Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
| Local Gas Price Watch - Want the know the Cheapest Gas Prices in Grand Rapids, click here for the lastest prices and the lots of cool tools!! | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH? - Use this source to find one opinion of your homes value. | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Landlord and Tenant Forms - Need legal forms as a landlord or tenant? Get them straight from the State of Michigan. Just click the link. | |
| Our Favorite Charities | |
Terry Raising Money To Fight Cancer - Last year Terry rode from Denver to Grand Rapids on a bicycle to raise money to fight poverty. This year Terry is riding to raise money to fight cancer. Click on the title to donate and pick a fight with cancer!
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| Ultimate Service Providers | |
Carl Boersen - One of two lenders that we feel good recommending to you. He is honest, hard working and gets the job done on time and at some of the best rates available. New mortgages, refinance, new construction or home equity loans Carl can do them all.
Office: 616-653-9887
Email: Carl.Boersen@53.com
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| RVK Enterprises - Quality Work at affordable prices are why we recommend them for almost any home repair or remodeling project. When you talk to the owner Ron, ask for your Tom Zandee Discount. (616) 243-1306 | |
| Food, Fun & Friends! | |
| Cedar Point Discount Tickets - Want to go to Cedar Point? Want to save some dough? Try this out. | |
Reserve a State of Michigan Campsite - This is the ONLY place you can get an online reservation with a State Park Campground
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The Best Bed & Breakfasts - The inns on the select registry are some of the best.
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| West Michigan Restaurants - In the mood for food? Find the umm umms here. | |
| Local Weather | |
Grand Rapids Weather - Get the local weather even though your not a postal employee
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Weather Records and Averages - Curious about the average snowfall in October in Aspen? Want to know if you'll have good beach weather in March in Crete? Wondering about the average temperature in October in Perth? You'll find it here.
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Carl Boersen of Fifth Third Bank - One of two lenders that we feel good recommending to you. He is honest, hard working and gets the job done on time and at some of the best rates available.
Office: 616-653-9887
EMail : Carl.Boersen@53.com
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Rusty Darter of Byron Bank - Another hard working lender who gets the job done. Call Rusty at 616-588-7513
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Grand Rapids Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
Weather Records and Averages - Curious about the average snowfall in October in Aspen? Want to know if you'll have good beach weather in March in Crete? Wondering about the average temperature in October in Perth? You'll find it here.
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| Schools | |
| MEAP Scores - Michigan Education Assessment Program Scores | |
Standard and Poors School Information - Learn everything you need to know about any school or school district in the country. This takes a minute to load so be patient!!
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| The Michigan Outdoors | |
| Golfing in Michigan - Find the best Golf spots in your neighborhood. | |
| Links | |
| Five Star Real Estate - Five Star Real Estate home page. | |
| Trulia - A National Real Estate Web Site. | |
| Active Rain - Lots of real estate resources | |
| Melissa Data - Look up anything!! | |
| My Listings at Five Star Real Estate - If you have trouble finding my listings go here. | |
| Grand Rapids MLS - Every home for sale on the MLS from every broker. | |
