The Van Singel Theatre has once again opened after its holiday closing. It’s a good time to book ahead for the second half of its 2013-2014 season. Season subscribers get a discount on tickets. Coming up in January are two groups that have been big hits here in Grand Rapids. Returning first are the Hit …
Forbes has named Grand Rapids, Michigan as the 11th best city for real estate investment in 2014. The city selections were ranked mostly based on home prices, populations and the local jobs economy. In a survey completed for a Forbes.com article entitled “Best Buy Cities”, the average home sale price for a Grand Rapids …
Purchasing your first home will be one of the most exciting times of your life. It will most likely be the largest investment that you ever make. It is where you will entertain friends and family, and it is where you will go to rest and relax each evening. With so much at stake, it […]
There’s no doubt about it, volunteers add to the community and bring a sense of community to the volunteer. That’s a win win situation. If you’re looking for ways to get involved in a worthy cause, I’ve gathered some information for you. If you enjoy theater, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre offers many opportunities on …
Often you will hear the term “escrow account” when applying for a mortgage. Often the criteria for whether or not an account is required is tied to the percentage of down payment made for the mortgage. What is an escrow account? Your lender will add on an amount to your monthly mortgage payment which flows […]
The Grand Rapids Ballet is an exciting group of artists that put out unique productions on a regular basis. Rubies for Valentine’s Day is no exception to this rule and it is already being hailed as a very popular production. There are a lot of very intricate and important factors that go into determining the …
Marking the beginning of a new year is a cultural universal; however, how that event is celebrated varies considerably. Indeed, there are many festivities that are decidedly unusual or even quirky. For instance, in Denmark on New Year’s Eve people jump off chairs at midnight and throw dishes at their friends’ front doors, the …
Christmas 2013 is in the books and now retailers will have the rush of returns so people can get the gifts they really wanted. If your kids still have a couple toys on their list, you might want to check online. Here are the 10 best selling toys on Amazon.com for Christmas 2013: 10. Stomp […]
The holidays are here, and with it can come unwanted stress. The good news is that there are simple ways that you can relieve stress from your own home. So when you start feeling overwhelmed from shopping, baking, cleaning and planning holiday parties, remember these tips to help you relieve some stress! Set a Budget […]
Italy is home to one of the world’s most admired cuisines. Visitors to this ancient land can sample glorious homemade pasta, feast on rice dishes and marvel at Italian inventiveness with fresh produce, meat and wine. Even if you’ve never been to Italy, you don’t have to travel there to enjoy fabulous Italian dishes. Tre …
