Lately, our US economy has needed stimulation to return closer to the equilibrium point of enough money via taxation to enjoy full employment, limited inflation, and adequate tax revenues to run the government. The Federal Reserve Bankers (“The Fed”) buy/hold US treasury bonds/securities when they desire to stimulate the economy, and sell those same treasuries/bonds […]
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Green Machine Pedicabs Are A Unique Way To Travel Around Grand Rapids
Be driven and have tons of fun in a Green Machine while getting around Grand Rapids Michigan quickly and safely. Green Machines are operated by licensed, knowledgeable and professional drivers with great personalities and very strong legs. A Green Machine is also known as a Pedicab or a bicycle rickshaw which is a pedal powered …
Fire Prevention Tips for Every Homeowner
As a homeowner, you will want to take the necessary steps in preventing a potential house fire. Fires can cause a great deal of damage not only to your property, but also to the many memories that you have made with your family in your home. In addition, fires can be extremely dangerous for those […]
Finding The Right Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Grand Rapids Home
If you will be selling your Grand Rapids home soon, then it is very important for you to make sure that you select the right real estate agent for the job. A real estate agent will help you set the right price for your home, market it and qualify the buyers. Every real estate agent …
Five Tips To Help Grand Rapids Residents Get Organized In 2014
While organizing is rarely a fun chore, living in a house that is in desperate need of organization is even less fun. With a messy house, you always seem to be tripping over everything, you can never find what you need and your stress level is always slightly higher than it should be. If you …
The Grand Rapids Orchestra Presents A Swingin New Years Eve
The Grand Rapids Orchestra Presents A Swingin New Years Eve 2013 to ring in the New Year in style. A community institution, the Grand Rapids Symphony performs more than 400 concerts per year and offers special events including the New Years celebration. Established in 1930, the Grand Rapids Symphony has entertained and inspired audiences for …
Weekly Cult Classics Showing At Meanwhile Movies in Grand Rapids
In 1911, Wealthy Theatre, located on 1130 Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids, was constructed. The theatre was originally used for traveling vaudeville and live theater acts, but later became the community’s movie house. Wealthy Theatre even served as a materials warehouse for the Michigan Aircraft Company during World War I, so the building is not …
The Van Andel Arena In Grand Rapids Welcomes The Trans-Siberian Orchestra
West Michigan music fans are in for a holiday treat this month as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings “The Lost Christmas Eve,” a multi-platinum rock opera that opened to resounding acclaim a year ago, to the Van Andel Arena.Grand Rapids is among just 67 cities nationwide to host this big-arena rock-and-roll show, hosting two of the …
Home Staging Tips Grand Rapids House Hunters Will Love
Staging a house properly gets results. There are many inexpensive ways to stage a home for a quick sale. Below are the basic staging recommendations that every home seller should follow to guarantee the best results. Tip #1 Rid the house of all clutter. Coffee tables and other furniture tops should be cleared of all …
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
Today we feautre an infographic on the top 10 reasons to hire a real estate agent: Courtesy of: Park City Real Estate – JensenandCompany.com