Looking for a ‘dog-gone’ good time this summer? The BISSELL Block Party is unleashed in Grand Rapids on Wednesday the 14th of June! This is one of the most exciting events of the season and a great opportunity to get to know our neighbors, be they two- or four-legged. Delicious ‘yappetizers’ and delightful music will …
The Bekins Cooking School in Grand Rapids is offering crash courses in gourmet cooking. If you have ever wanted to learn all the tips and trade secrets of a professional chef, this is the class for you. These expedited cooking classes are what they call their Boot Camp Program. Their chefs have condensed what they …
The Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, built to honor America’s 38th President and Grand Rapids native, opened in September 1981. Since then, it’s been providing a fascinating view into the life and Presidency of Gerald R. Ford. The museum has a number of permanent exhibits that use re-creations, video, and interactive displays …
When looking at places and deciding what to buy, a potential home buyer will deal with plenty of people. Sometimes, to a buyer, it will seem like an overwhelming and time-consuming process. However, when working with professionals, you can see the process go smoothly. For example, with a loan officer, the process will go smoother …
While plenty of people pick out the house they want and then go to the lender for a mortgage, this is actually quite backwards. If you are hoping to purchase a home soon, getting pre-approved for a mortgage should be the first item on your list. Here are some reasons why this will make buying […]
The Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center offers something for all ages. This worthy non-profit is dedicated to celebrating agriculture and rural traditions, and to educating visitors about that essential heritage. Education, though, doesn’t have to be boring: The museum serves up a regular plethora of exciting activities that fulfill its mission while ensuring plenty …
The Grand Rapids Public Library is proud to include the Small Business Resource Center on its Lower Level. The Center is extremely helpful to business owners who appreciate receiving free timely and reliable help when it comes to all phases of management. There is designated workspace, business databases, Internet, copier and fax access together with …
When getting a mortgage, you should do your research and know how to proceed wisely. For most inexperienced buyers, this is hard. However, if you can follow these top 10 mortgage tips for borrowers, you will land the best mortgage at the lowest APR. 1. Document Above all else, when you want to borrow a […]
Holland area residents and visitors alike who fondly recall reading such classic Dr. Seuss books in childhood as “Cat in the Hat” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” won’t want to miss this spring’s “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss” exhibit presented by the Holland Arts Council. Fans of the whimsical characters brought to life by …
In January, 2014, new home mortgage lending rules aimed at strengthening protections for consumers went into effect in the United States. Created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a federal agency responsible for regulating financial protection for consumers — the new rules come in the wake of the banking crisis that left millions of […]
