Top Things to Do This Holiday Season in Grand Rapids

During the holiday season we often have free time from work and family to spend it with. If you have family visiting, or if you’re a native looking for festive things to do in Grand Rapids, you can check out some of these traditional holiday events around the area. Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops Concert…

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Tips and Tricks for selling your home

Whether or not you decide to put your home up on the market, it’s typically not a quick decision.  There are many factors you will want to think through before putting your home up for sale.  The MAY GROUP  is here to help out and answer any questions to make sure you have the best…

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Grand Rapids Bloody Mary Bar Tour

The May Group was excited with the decision to get together and review the classic Bloody Mary cocktail.  The question arose one day on where one would find the best Bloody Mary or Bloody Mary Bar in Grand Rapids.  After googling the subject there was little to be found, so May Group Realtors took it…

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Refresh my memory – What are the basic steps to buying a home?

Over the years, I have noticed that even if someone has purchased a home in the past, I shouldn’t assume that they are experts in the home buying process.  It’s always important to spend a few minutes with all buyers outlining the process.  Many buyers don’t know where to start, and in order to ensure…

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Guide to Relocating or Moving to Grand Rapids, MI

Relocating to Grand Rapids, Michigan?  One of our own just moved from Chicago to Grand Rapids with two little kids so this article helps capture what she recently researched and found helpful.  It’s not always easy to pick up your life and move it to a new city so this article compiles a list of…

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Grand Rapids Gyms Map

Just in time for you to start planning your New Year’s resolution, we made a map of all the Grand Rapids area gyms and yoga houses. Whether you just moved to the West Michigan area or are simply looking to try out a new gym, you can use our comprehensive map to spot your next fitness…

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Simple ways to winterizing your home and save money

Get ahead of the cold and prepare your home for this winter so you don’t have any surprises.  The list below provides some quick, easy and inexpensive ways to help eliminate any issues this winter.  Whether you want to tackle them yourself or hire a handyman make sure to get it done before the snow…

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Grand Rapids attracting Millennial buyers

The National Association of Realtors had it right when they stated that some metropolitan areas in the Midwest including Grand Rapids are going to see an increase in home buying from the millennial generation.  In fact, according to realtor.com, 46% of the mortgages written in Grand Rapids were from ages 25 to 34.  Since this…

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Grand Rapids Scholarship Opportunities

Grand Rapids is home to some of the best education opportunities in the nation. Unfortunately, quality education isn’t cheap but there are countless chances for scholarships that Grand Rapids residents can take advantage of. To help make your search easier, we’ve made a list of over 80 scholarships and grants funded for West Michigan residents…

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Fulton Farmers Market and Farm to Fork Restaurants in Grand Rapids

Love fresh and local food?  The May Group does too and recommends checking out the Fulton Street Farmers market and Farm to Fork restaurants around GR.  Michigan is full of great farmers that provide the best fresh food that will spoil your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.  Eating seasonally is the best way…

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