The Dune Group

06/15/2026

Downsizing doesn't mean settling. It means being intentional.

Your next home should fit your life as it is now and as it will be in the coming years. The goal is to find a home that works harder for you with less wasted space.

But before you start touring properties, you need to get clear on what you actually need versus what you're used to having. Most people discover their true needs list is shorter than they expected.

We put together a guide called Finding Your Right-Sized Home that walks you through the essential questions to answer before you search, a checklist for evaluating properties, the five-year test every home should pass, and red flags to watch for.

It's the framework we use with my clients to help them find homes they'll love for the long term, not just homes that photograph well.

Comment HOME and we'll send it over.

06/11/2026

Congratulations to John, the WINNER of our Dinner & Dessert giveaway at Senior Community Day a few weeks back.

Over 750 area people 55+ came to Central Church in Holland for an AMAZING vendor event which we are a member of.

Have downsizing questions? Give us a call!

The Dune Group 💙🤎
616-405-4700
Real Broker LLC 🖤💙
885-450-0442

06/11/2026

If you've been thinking about downsizing but haven't done anything about it, you're not alone. And there's probably a reason.

Maybe it's the roof that needs replacing. The HVAC that's on its last legs. The windows you've been putting off. The list that keeps growing while the energy to deal with it keeps shrinking.

You didn't work your whole career to spend your retirement on a ladder or writing checks to contractors. But here you are, managing a property instead of enjoying your life.

The homeowners who navigate this well are the ones who start planning before they're forced to. They give themselves time to think, to weigh their options, to make decisions on their terms instead of reacting to a crisis.

I've put together resources to help you do exactly that. A self-assessment to clarify your thinking. A worksheet to understand your real housing costs. A guide to finding a home that fits. A list of professionals who can help with the hard parts.

No pressure. No timeline. Just tools to help you figure out what's next.
Drop a comment if you're ready to start planning your next chapter and I'll send you everything.

06/09/2026

There's a question we hear from homeowners more than almost any other: How do I know when it's the right time to downsize?

The honest answer is that there's no single answer. The right time depends on your health, your finances, your family situation, your plans for the future, and a dozen other factors unique to your life.

But we can tell you this: the homeowners who downsize successfully almost always share one thing in common. They started the conversation before they felt urgency. They gave themselves time to think, to plan, to explore options without pressure.

The homeowners who struggle are usually the ones who waited too long. A health crisis forced a quick decision. A financial strain eliminated options. When the timeline compresses, the process becomes stressful and the outcomes are rarely as good.

We created a Downsizing Readiness Self-Assessment to help you cut through the noise and evaluate where you actually stand. It takes about five minutes and covers your use of space, your financial situation, your maintenance burden, and your long-term plans.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a private way to think through your options on your own time.

Comment READY and we'll send you the link.

The Dune Group Real Estate Team
616.481.3264
Real Broker, LLC
885.450.0442

06/03/2026

Cone see us at the Hudsonville Farmer’s Market each week! We will be drawing for a gift certificate to Huddy’s Ice Cream every week this summer! See you from 9-1 every Wednesday!

The Dune Group
616.405.4700

Proud Member of
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855.450.0442

So excited for our Farmers Market season! 🍓🥕 Join us Wednesdays, June through the end of September 9am - 1pm.

06/02/2026

80 Degree Michigan summer weather having you thinking about a waterfront home? Check out all the waterfront homes for sale in the area! Give us a call, we can help you get floating this summer!

The Dune Group
616.405.4700

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Real Broker, LLC
855.450.0442

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See all of our nearby waterfront properties for sale. Start your home search here with open house and neighborhoods info!

05/28/2026

It’s tomorrow!! It’s TOMORROW!!! Come & Join in on the Excitement!!! 😀
3 Speakers, FREE Lunch, Find out EXACTLY what you have been looking for from 80 (including The Dune Group!!) of Our Local, Knowledgeable Vendors, go to the Healthy You area and learn ways to stay Healthier for YOU, over 150 Door Prizes!!!

WHO: For Seniors, their Family & Caregivers.
HOW MUCH: FREE!! Just Register 😊
WHEN: May 29, 830-2p
WHERE: Central Wesleyan Church, Holland

Senior Marketing Group - The Lakeshore Area cares about our Seniors!!
😍
The Dune Group: Old Fashioned Values, New Fashioned Know-How
Helping Seniors Downsize, SRES, 616-481-3264
Real Broker, LLC
885.450.0442

It’s TODAY!! It’s TODAY!!! Come & Join in on the Excitement!!! 😀. You didn’t Register? No problem! You are Welcome!! We look forward to seeing you!!

3 Speakers, FREE Lunch, Find out EXACTLY what you have been looking for from 80 of Our Local, Knowledgeable Vendors, go to the Healthy You area and learn ways to stay Healthier for YOU, over 150 Door Prizes!!! For Seniors, their Family & Caregivers.

Senior Marketing Group - The Lakeshore Area cares about our Seniors!! 😍

Thank You to our Platinum Sponsors: Appledorn Assisted Living Center North The Insurance Group, LLC - Stacy Segrist Kamphuis & our Gold, Silver & Bronze 😍😍

05/28/2026

Excited for our clients to be under contract!

Five days. Two open houses. Three offers.
Over asking price with the best terms. 💰

Interested in what your home might be worth? Message us!

The Dune Group
Listing Agent: Tarrah Meyering
616.481.3264

Real Broker LLC
855.450.0442

05/25/2026

Enjoy spending time with family today 🇺🇸
Drop by and see me tomorrow 430-6p🏡

Listed by
Tarrah Meyering, The Dune Group
616.481.3264

Real Broker, LLC
855.450.0442

05/25/2026

Remember those who gave all for our freedom. 🇺🇸🎗️