Tim Tjapkes, Realtor with City2Shore Foundations

If I were a bachelor and the surrounding neighborhood was safe, I think it would be cool to spend a year living in one of the houses on the embankments that face I-94 in South Chicago, with all the activity of the world right outside my door. Am I alone in this?

Family room in the back of the house looking at the peace and solitude of your backyard, or living room in the front of the house looking at the life and energy of the world moving by?

If you could stay in your current location, in the same house, but the floor plan was mirrored, would you choose that or keep it as is? Why?

Is there a house term that you hear all the time but don’t understand? Feel free to PM and I’ll get the answer for you in private if you prefer.

Do you like built-ins, or do prefer furniture that you can switch out?

What room of your house do you spend the least amount of time in?

What is currently in the unfinished part of your basement?

What style do you most love in a single piece or a single room, but couldn’t have as the theme of your whole house? For example, I like Mission Style furniture, but having a house full of it would make me feel like I was living in a period movie set.

Do you enjoy changing styles, or would you rather find one timeless look that you can keep forever?

Do you like houses where one room is bold and different, or do you prefer subtle consistency?

If you were forced to choose, would you move your current house to a different location, or put a different house on your current lot?

In addition to selling your home, I can help you make it look great! Starting this fall, I'm offering renovation and remodeling services -- kitchens, bathrooms, basements, flooring, custom built-ins, and more.

You don't need to be buying or selling a home. You might even have another agent. I just want to help make your house awesome. Call me at 616-655-0220.

Big announcement coming before the end of the week! I have been working on this for a while and I am really excited to share it!

Franklin St CRC. Uncommon style for a CRC church, or any midwestern protestant church, for that matter.

The assessment card that is logged with it says 1964. It lists the owner as "church."

Posted with permission from GR City Archives.

This is a great time to look for a house, with rates still relatively low, but with inventory going up. Feel free to message or call me if you have any questions.

🏡 Inventory is up! For the first time this year, there are now over 1000 homes on the market. If you’ve been waiting to buy until the competition died down, now’s the time to get out there!

Never used Outdoorsy before? No problem. Reach out on Messenger, and we'll send you a custom quote. If you're "new to Outdoorsy," they'll waive their fees for your first trip.

Enjoyed prepping and teaching a class on "renovating your house to sell" last week. Next, we'll be talking about how to buy a house in this crazy market. Looking at a couple of weeks from now. Check back for more info.

If I hadn't just bought a house to AirBnB, I'd be jumping on this one immediately. Between the lot size, the storage space, the proximity to the city, and the character, this is a rare house.
Listed by Steve Frody of City2Shore Real Estate

5188 12th Avenue, Grandville, MI 49418 Welcome to 5188 12Th Ave Farmstead. This home brings so much history & character in the country with privacy and woods with 1.46 acres. Owned by same family for 28 years. Natural gas, Georgetown taxes, Grandville/ Hudsonville schools your choice per seller. As you turn down 12th you will notice the....

For sale in Woodland -- only 40 min from Grand Rapids or Lansing. Well built, well maintained American Foursquare in a perfect small-town setting. Spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a huge basement. Plenty of room outside for a large garden, play space for kids, and open lawn for hosting parties.

149 W Broadway Street, Woodland Well built, well maintained American Foursquare in a perfect small-town setting. Main living spaces have retained their character, with leaded-glass windows in the dining room, beautiful woodwork, and classic built ins. Do not miss the front parlor, set apart with french doors. Spacious bedrooms, tw...

For sale in NW Grand Rapids! A bright, open, newly-renovated bungalow with a finished basement. Lots of unique details like a custom window seat, plus tons of kitchen storage. Walking distance from Richmond Park and a GR Public Library branch.

831 Webster Street NW, Grand Rapids You cannot miss this newly renovated bungalow in one of the hottest zip codes in GR! The main floor is open and bright, with south and west facing living spaces that catch all of the sunlight. The basement has an office area, a large, incredibly bright family room, a half bath, a carpeted alcove, an...

Why Selling this Fall May Be Your Best Move If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go.

Looking to be productive? Why not call me and ask me to help you get ready to buy a house? We can get your pre-approved and pre-underwritten, and we can talk about what you are looking for. Buying a house takes a lot of preliminary work. Let's get it done and have you ready to start hunting come spring.

Quiet neighborhood, close to everything, mortgage payment could very well be less than most monthly rent prices. Not sure if you can buy this place, or any other house? Give me a call, and I'll help you crunch the numbers. 616-655-0220 or [email protected]. Listed by Brandon Gasper with Five Star.

1920 Lotus Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Don't miss out on this spacious three bedroom brick ranch. The rooms are large with an option for a fourth. The partially finished basement is a great space with barn style doors and a large vinyl wood floor portion accompanied by a cozy carpeted section by the fireplace. Recently updated furnace an...

Big backyard, mature trees, great school district. Want to live on a quiet cul-de-sac, but be minutes from movies, malls, parks, and golf courses? Let me know, and I'll set up a showing at this home. Listed by Ed Zaagman with Zaagman Realty.

1746 Andover Lane SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Opportunity to own a rare newer home in East Grand Rapids. Highly rated East Grand Rapids Schools. Huge back yard. A quiet low traffic cul-de-sac street. Move in condition, professionally painted and new carpeting.

Just sold this land for Gary and Terri Acton. Congratulations! You were both a pleasure to work with, and I hope we get to work together again in the future.

11437 Star Acres Drive, Baldwin, MI 49304 This land is perfect for anyone looking for a vacation spot of their own! 5.5 wooded acres, just a few hundred yards from the Big Star Lake public boat launch. Quiet, secluded, but near everything Michigan has to offer; Manistee National Forest, the North Country Trail, the Tin Cup Trail, small town...

Just listed this wooded acreage near Big Star Lake. 5.5 acres, less than half a mile from the Big Star Lake public access. This lot has a clearing for camping, an electric hookup for RVs, and easy access to the North Country Trail, Tin Cup Trail, and numerous fishing lakes. All within 90 minutes of Grand Rapids.

11437 Star Acres Drive, Baldwin, MI 49304 This land is perfect for anyone looking for a vacation spot of their own! 5.5 wooded acres, just a few hundred yards from the Big Star Lake public boat launch. Quiet, secluded, but near everything Michigan has to offer; Manistee National Forest, the North Country Trail, the Tin Cup Trail, small town...