Fancy Real Estate

We're thrilled to announce that Brianna Kilgore, the creative force behind Created With Bri Photography, is opening a new studio in our neighborhood???? A Grand Rapids native, Bri launched her photography business in 2019 with a mission to help others feel confident and showcase their authentic selves. ???? Her passion and dedication have earned her recognition in esteemed platforms such as Forbes Next 1000, Tabitha Brown's socials, and West Michigan Woman Magazine, and we're elated to have her as our neighbor right here in Godfrey Hollow????? @Mira Densmore Follow Bri's journey at?@createdwithbriphotography

??Woman Crush Everyday?? We are just so dang proud to celebrate our very own Mira Densmore for being accepted into the NAREB Developers Academy! ?? This prestigious program is dedicated to empowering Black professionals in real estate development, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and network to create lasting change in our communities. Mira’s passion for transforming spaces and creating opportunities is unmatched, and we have no doubt she’ll make an incredibly beautiful, powerful impact.? Please join us in congratulating Mira on this incredible milestone—this is just the beginning! ? #RepresentationMatters?#FutureDeveloper?#FancyRealEstate?#NAREBDevelopersAcademy

We’re bringing home some hardware, Grand Rapids! ??? Fancy Real Estate is beyond honored to receive the Innovative Business Award from the South Kent Chamber! Awards, schmawards, but this one feels good. We’ve set out to redefine commercial real estate by ditching outdated silos, taking a human-centered approach, and focusing on how people actually use and interact with spaces. ??? We’ve built expertise in nonprofits, sustainability, startups, housing innovation, generational wealth, urban planning, adaptive reuse, and so much more. We're interested in how communities are built, brick by literal brick, and we're loving it! This award is encouragement that we’re onto something big, and we couldn’t have done it without this incredible city, our clients, and our team who believe in making access to property better for everyone. Thank you, South Kent Chamber, for recognizing our vision. We’re just getting started. Onward! ??

Fancy's got secrets, like for example, the business owner we just represented in the purchase of this Creston landmark. ?? We promise though- all of our secrets are good, and exciting, and you're gonna' love it! ?? Huge congratulations to our wonderful client, and also to Creston, and also to my best friend who lives on Beechwood who immediately texted me, "Please bring us something good here" when she saw the For Sale sign go up. Done.??♀?

Fancy Real Estate is pleased to present: Prime Mixed-Use Property + Two Buildable Lots on a Highly Desirable Corner in East Hills, Grand Rapids ?? 738 Wealthy St SE + 734 Wealthy St SE & 410 Charles Ave SE | $2,200,000 An exceptional opportunity in the heart of East Hills, Center of the Universe, and one of Grand Rapids' most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods! This offering includes a 5,248 SF mixed-use building with 1,900 SF of retail space on the first floor and a spacious three-bedroom residential/office unit above, plus two adjacent vacant lots for parking or future development. Property Highlights: ?? First Floor: 1,900± SF of prime retail space, soon to be vacant—ideal for boutiques, cafés, or creative businesses. ?? Second Floor: 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit, perfect for residential or office/studio use. ?? Parking & Garages: Driveway access leads to two single-stall garages + extra space to park. ?? Recent Updates: New vinyl siding (2024), separately metered utilities, HVAC for heating & cooling. ?? Development Potential: On a combined .29acres across all three parcels, both 734 Wealthy St SE & 410 Charles Ave SE offer potential for new construction, expanding investment value. Unbeatable Location: ? Located on a prime corner in East Hills, one of Grand Rapids' most desirable destinations. ? Surrounded by thriving local businesses, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and parks. ? High foot traffic and strong rental market, making it ideal for investors and entrepreneurs. ? Easy access to downtown Grand Rapids and major thoroughfares. List Price: $2,200,000 | Property Taxes: Estimated at $19,000/year This is a turnkey mixed-use property with immediate income potential, strong development upside, and an unbeatable location. For more information or to schedule a tour, reach out to: Hannah Greening at [email protected] or Ksenia Derouin at [email protected]

? Huge congrats to our wonderful clients on their purchase of a new property at 3615 29th St. SE in Kentwood. We absolutely love helping small business owners become medium business owners, and this was exactly the case with our friends here!??

Recently, Grand Rapids updated their Community Master Plan, aptly titled "Bridge to Our Future". The plan is a bold vision for the next 20 years, emphasizing equity, sustainability, and community-driven development. This plan is a significant step forward from the 2002 plan, reflecting the evolving needs of our vibrant city. ?Very Fancy? Here are a few updates we can get behind: ??? Equitable Housing: Diverse, accessible housing options for all community members. ??Sustainability: Green infrastructure and environmentally responsible growth at the core. ?? Community Engagement: Ongoing collaboration to ensure the plan reflects the voices of Grand Rapids' residents. ?? Mixed-Use Development: Walkable spaces that foster connection and engagement. Here at Fancy, we couldn’t be more excited about the alignment between the City's visionary plan and our original mission. We’ve always believed that the future of real estate isn’t just about buildings; it’s about people. The reflection of that sentiment is clear here. With the departure from Future Land Use categories like "Commercial", "Office", and "Industrial", and the adoption of categories like, "Community Activity Center" and "Innovation Center", it's clear that the future of urbanism here in GR is going to require a more human-centered approach and a reexamination of how commercial real estate impacts not only the City of Grand Rapids, but the entire West Michigan region. Man, are we here for it!??♀?? (Photo of Seattle, but could be anywhere really.)

Wrapped up this gem near the end of the year, and we couldn't be happier for our amazing clients who are going to enjoy their new location at 1575 Jefferson SE for years and years to come?? Trust us- you'll be hearing about this move soon! ???

Alright Grand Rapids, we've been takin' some time for thinkin', and we think it’s time to reconsider how commercial real estate operates. ??We're tired of seeing our industry through the lens of the same old rigid silos- office, retail, industrial, multi-family. ???Instead, we need to see CRE as a web of interconnected systems throughout our communities and beyond. Sure, of course we stay on top of market data and industry trends, but we've also been listening to our leaders and the needs of our growing city. ??Instead of our agents specializing in office/retail/industrial/multi-family, you'll see us emerging as experts in areas like nonprofits, child and elderly care, environmental and sustainability, tech and startups, entrepreneurialism, the Master Plans of our City and surrounding municipalities, housing and innovation in development and adaptive reuse, food systems, generational wealth and true equity, safe spaces, transportation and the experience and needs of the people we love to work and hang out with. ?It's time to modernize our industry. We think we're onto something here and given our amazing, exciting amount of growth, we think you think so, too. ?? Thanks for letting us listen and learn, and unlearn and grow. Let's do it together, GR ??