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.
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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Jenny Cook's Decade-Long Mission Proves That Chasing Your Dream Can Open Doors For Others
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West Michigan isn't just a location—it's a canvas of possibility, and Jenny Cook is the VISIONARY proving that dreams can gallop into reality.
For over ten years, Cook pursued a BIG VISION: horseback ridin...
A must-visit European-inspired floral shop led by women, designed for creativity, and connection
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Tucked into Bretton Village, Southside Flower Market isn’t just a flower shop—it’s a mood, led by two powerhouse women: Renee Koops and Ann Potter.
Walk inside and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into...
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