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Here, you’ll discover the cool people, places, and things that make West Michigan an extraordinary place to call HOME.

We’re Steve and Margaux Drake, co-founders of RVNU Residential and Commercial, a full-service real estate team helping clients sell and buy homes and investment properties in Michigan.

Together, we have over 60 years of knowledge of the West Michigan real estate market. We turned a $5K investment into a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio, and we can help you do the same, starting with your HOME.

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From Gritty Watering Hole to Community Gem: Smyrna’s Big Reveal Sep 23, 2025
Chef-owner Jennifer Bosch shares the story of transforming a rough roadside bar into a family-friendly, locally sourced dining destination.

West Michigan has a way of reinventing itself—and few stories illustrate that better than the transformation of Smyrna Bar & Restaurant. Seven years ago, Chef ...

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From Sourdough to Soul: How Mercedes Reitsma Kneads Community in West Michigan Aug 12, 2025
A Heartwarming Tale of Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Artisan Bread

West Michigan isn't just a location—it's a lifestyle, and Mercedes Reitsma is living proof. At Mer's Cottage Kitchen, this Alto, Michigan homesteader is redefining what it means to be a mompreneur, one sourdough loaf at a time.

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