Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city is distinguished for any number of national rankings. It has been in the top 10 for “most affordable housing, by USA Today for being in the top 5 for “Entrepreneurial Hot Spots’, one of Forbes 25 “Bohemian Bargains:”, named one of the country’s “Best places to Live and work”, by Places Rated Almanac.All of this is not a surprise to newcomers as much as it is to current residents whose perception may be insulated.
One of the unique charactoristics of this community is that it is defined by the word”partnerships”. Newcomers to the Grand Rapids Real Estate market would be hard pressed to find singular heroes or heroines even among the families whose names grace many of our buildings. Those families drew others to collaborate in missions of charity or economic devolpment, including other businesses, political concerns philanthropic agencies and medical research facilities. What can and could be built by several individuals far exceeds what can be accomplished by just one.
So it is with this city and it’s suburbs, what defines Grand Rpids is the strength of the whole. The suburban growth of this metropolitan area contiues to blossom with the forthcoming Michigan State University Medical School and the research facilities that will accompany this venture. Our regional public transportation continues to sprout out inot the nsuburbs, making our city a more convienent place to live and get around in. Come be a part of a great city of “partners”. We all work and live together in this fine city and make it a wonderful place to build and raise a family.