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Author: Karen Gill
I work with Seniors as they determine where to live as empty nestors ... be it Downsizing, Rightsizing, Relocating, Condominium, Senior Living Community, Apartment. Whatever you choose, I help you take the first step. My designations include SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), CRP (Certified Relocation Specialist), GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute).
2825 Coppergrove NE in Forest Hills schools
Great homes sell fast, and this home was no exception. Sold in August for $355,700. Get a jump on the home you are looking for by calling Karen and Robbie. We may just be filming your next home as you watch this video …
Karen and Robbie check out Eastown
This week these 2 Realtors are on a quest to see what Eastown is all about. The area is roughly located on the SE side of town with Fuller bordering on the west, Lake Dr./Robinson Rd on the north, east to Plymouth, and south to Franklin. There is a wide range of housing prices from entry level $100,000 upwards to $300,000. EastownGR describes itself as “Grand Rapids hippest neighborhood, where the area’s character is reflected in an eclectic mix of specialty shops and galleries, restaurants and coffee houses …” PERFECT!!!
Stop #1 on our tour was a charming little shop called Eastown Antiques, proprietor Mike Dykhouse. We found a treasure trove of signs, wall hangings, kitchen items, knick-knacks, furniture, lamps, and so much more. If looking for different memorabilia or are interested in selling some, you must stop here! PS There is a fabulous garden fountain near the front door, hurry and see this one before I go back snatch it up. 🙂 🙂 Check out their Facebook Page
Stop #2 was lunch at Harmony Brewing Company One of my local favorites. Always fabulous service and atmosphere, and with the great weather we were able to eat outdoors. Lena was our friendly waitress, who has the sweetest voice and would like to go into voice acting, who quickly took our order which absolutely had to start with lavender cosmo’s YES!!! I had the Eastown Folk Funk pizza, a 12″ creation made with spinach, kalamata olives and goat cheese and Robbie had Mother Nature’s Winter Son a vegetarian sandwich cranberries, caramelized onions, spinach, goat cheese, homemade pesto and poppyseed dressing served with kettle chips. I think Robbie just joined me as a fan. Thanks Lena!
Stop #3 Gallery 154 We chatted with owners Kate and Christine Lichtenstein who delighted us with their 2 story shop filled with local artist’s paintings, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, purses and scarfs, or as they put it on their Facebook Page “unpredictable gifts”. Some of their pieces are by husband/father Ron, who displays his wonderful fountains and a truly elegant birdhouse. This is such a captivating place to look for gifts when the ordinary ones for your favorite people just won’t do. Thanks Kate and Christine! Visit their Facebook Page
We don’t just show homes, we showcase your neighborhood. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Eastown, call Karen and Robbie for excellent service with smiles. And, until next time … CHEERS from 2 Real Estate Agents and a City !!
Karen and Robbie’s picks for July 4TH weekend!!
It’s the holiday weekend! Great weather is forecast and fireworks are everywhere. Please be considerate of your neighbors who have served our country and may be dealing with PTSD.
Here is what we have so far: Wednesday, July 1 Get an early start at the celebration in Ionia at the Ionia Fairgrounds 317 Dexter St.
Friday, July 3 on the riverfront in Allegan and at our favorite, Firerock Grill at Stonewater Golf Course. Enjoy special appetizers and great food.
Saturday, July 4 Ada/Cascade Fireworks, 7590 E. Fulton St. (near corner of E. Fulton/Ada Drive) Allendale Fourth of July, Allendale Township Park, 6676 Lake Michigan Dr. Here’s a fun one for race fans Berlin Raceway 2060 Berlin Fair Dr., Marne, dusk after the race. Caledonia Independence Day Celebration, CalPlex, 5401 100th St., Caledonia. East Grand Rapids John Collins Park over Reeds Lake, 650 Lakeside Dr. SE, 10:15 p.m. Grandville 4th of July Celebration, Grandville Middle School, 3535 Wilson Ave. SW. and here’s the BIG one Grand Rapids Amway Family Fireworks, Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 303 Pearl St. Kentwood 4th of July, Kentwood City Center, 4900 Breton Rd. SE. Gun Lake Fireworks, over Gun Lake, 2104 S. Briggs Road, Shelbyville, 10:20 p.m.
Heading to Lake Michigan? Grand Haven 4th of July, Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven. Always a fun one with the boats and dingy’s in the channel Holland State Park, Holland State Park over Lake Michigan, 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd. Muskegon Fourth of July, Heritage Landing, 1050 7th St. Saugatuck Fourth of July Celebration, over the Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck.
Have fun and be safe!!
Weekend IN THE CITY 6.19-6.21
TGIF ! Here are Karen and Robbie’s picks for the weekend in Grand Rapids!
Friday It is a beautiful, sunny Friday. It’s beach time!!! Spend the day enjoying the sun, and the evening driving the shoreline of Lake Michigan from Grand Haven, eat dinner at The Kirby House, then go to Saugatuck and have dessert at The Sweet Shop.
Saturday Just maybe the large opening crowds have thinned out a bit and it’s time to visit the new Japanese Gardens at Fred Meijer Garden 9-5 Saturday and 11-5 Sunday. Simply breathtaking!!
Sunday Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads! Have a fun family day with the kids and go see Kuza, Yuri & Nika at the updated tiger exhibit at John Ball Zoo! The trail is phase 2 of the habitat and has expanded the exhibit by 2,000 square feet.
Weekend in THE CITY 6.11-6.14
Karen and Robbie’s picks for the weekend in Grand Rapids!
Thursday Eat Shop Rock ! 6-9pm shopping, music,food,drinks in Eastown. Karen recommends you start at Harmony with a lavender martini
Eat Shop Rock ! Events
Friday Storms predicted, so it may be a good day to make it to the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Now through August 30th you can see T. J. Wilcox’s stunning installation of “In The Air” a panoramic film installation of the New York City skyline. In The Air
Saturday bring the kids to DeVos Place between the hours of 10-5 for 10th anniversary of the Children’s Hospital. Lots of activities including interactive displays and games. 10th Anniversary Event
Sunday it’s the opening of the Fulton Street Farmers Market’s Sunday Artisans Market 11-3. Find a great gift for a friend or a piece of art for yourself while supporting over 100 local artists. This is something to look forward to Sunday’s throughout the summer. SHOP !!!!
Karen and Robbie visit The Fulton Street Farmers Market
2 Realtors, A City and the Weekend
Happy Wednesday!! it’s time to plan for the weekend in Grand Rapids!
FRIDAY: Movie showing at Ah-Nab-Awen Park on E.T. Grab your blanket and be there at dusk http://bit.ly/1S8Le55
THIS SATURDAY is the 12th Annual Local First Street Party!! From 3pm – close in front of Bistro Bella Vita, ENJOY Founders beer, local food trucks, all types of ART, dancing, and MUSIC throughout the day. Best of all, the Street Party is FREE & open to EVERYONE!! For more info, go to:http://goo.gl/Tm0P4u
And of course there is Festival of the Arts all weekend. Click to check the schedule Festival of the Arts
Throughout the weekend Broadway Grand Rapids presents eight shows of “Kinky Boots,” winner of SIX Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Or Go see Kuza, Yuri & Nika at the updated tiger exhibit at John Ball Zoo! The trail is phase 2 of the habitat and has expanded the exhibit by 2,000 sq. ft.
Karen and Robbie at Firerock Grill
Launching 2 Real Estate Agents and a City
Karen Jason-Gill and Robbie Bosch are officially launching 2 Real Estate Agents and a City in Grand Rapids, MI. Why? Because there is more to life than the house in which you live. There is your neighborhood, your community or association area, your schools, your events happening throughout the city, and we want to be a part of ALL of that!! So, while our passion remains in listing, marketing and selling homes, we want to be a part of the bigger picture. We will do that by slides, pictures and video’s of select West Michigan homes and learning from the best in the tools of our trade including mortgage lenders, home inspectors, handi”men” 🙂 radon mitigators, surveyors and more. We will also be attending FUN events, trying different restaurants, shops, and venues. So follow us as we move around the city!!!
Thanks also to Alicia VanHeulen and Thomas Birks for your major assistance in video editing and production.We’d like to thank Katie L Smith Consulting/Business Services for all her help in social media strategizing! You are awesome and we appreciate your continued support and advice.