Welcome to our blog!

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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10 Things to Do Before West Michigan Summer Slips Away Jul 14, 2026

Steve & Margaux share their easy, fun, memory-making summer bucket list for Grand Rapids, Lake Michigan, and beyond

 

West Michigan summer does not ask permission before flying by.

One minute you’re saying, “We should do that this summer,” and the next thing you know, you’re buying school supplie...

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A 2025 Year in Review — Why We Love West Michigan Jan 06, 2026
There’s a reason so many of our Coffee with Steve & Margaux conversations circle back to one thing: place.

Over the past year, more than 40 guests—from creatives and entrepreneurs to community builders and small-business owners—shared what they love most about living and building life in West Michi...

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