Dover Birch

08/06/2026

Leased! We partnered with Connor Schultze and Bailey Avairs of NAI to lease space between Bimbo’s Pizza and Sarkozy Bakery to a new vintage/gallery shop, The Velvet Daisy! Look for them to open this fall.

07/30/2026

Our friend and regular collaborator Twala Lockett-Jones is helping people attain homeownership in Kalamazoo!

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07/23/2026

We are excited to work with the Kalamazoo County Land Bank to help improve the neighborhoods in Kalamazoo. Their strategic plan is collaborative and focuses on more than just completing one project at a time.

The Land Bank plans to expand its focus by working to find solutions that lay the groundwork for stronger communities.

06/24/2026

Vicksburg's resurgence has relied heavily on female entrepreneurs. If you want to see it in action, head downtown on Wednesday evenings this summer to catch what's going on. Live music, multiple options for food & drink, and lots of cute shops to visit!

Vicksburg has had an influx of new businesses in recent years. Many of them are owned and operated by women.

06/19/2026

Here's a great office building in the growing Edison Neighborhood. It would work perfectly for a non-profit organization, but the flexible zoning would make it an excellent fit for an office-to-residential conversion or mixed-use project.

Besides, don't those large, sunlit offices look like they belong in an episode of Shrinking?

https://carwm.resimplifi.com/listings/81d60d46-1511-portage-street

06/18/2026

Really love this new Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc remodeled craftsman style home! It has new everything: windows, roof, cabinets, and mechanicals. It's going to be a great home that should be low maintenance for many years to come.

06/10/2026

Want to learn more about the work that KNHS is doing in our neighborhoods? Stop by this Open House tomorrow!

06/04/2026

It was a pleasure being part of the process of finding such a great location for Barb and her team!

06/03/2026

If you've been waiting for the perfect retail/restaurant location in Downtown Kalamazoo, stop looking. This space faces both East Michigan & Bates Alley, and is close to the bars, taverns, and winery that are making this stretch the nightlife hotspot in Kalamazoo!

https://carwm.resimplifi.com/listings/007afc67-276-e-michigan-ave

05/15/2026

We helped with this deal! Get over to Battle Creek to see the food creations of Chef Ruiz at San Francisco Latin American Cuisine.

The dining room offers an expansive view of the airfield, where one can watch takeoffs and landings.