LXTV Open House talks to Coldwell Banker Real Estate CEO, Jim Gillespie, about the latest edition of the Coldwell Banker Home Listing Report which highlights the most expensive and affordable places to live across the country and the globe. Greater Lansing, Michigan is included each year. If you’re interested in learning more about the Greater [...]
Fall Lawn Care: 4 Ways to Say G’Night For The Winter By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: September 16, 2011 Labor Day through Halloween is your window for preparing lawns for a lush spring. “I’m already thinking about next year,” says John Dillon, who takes care of New York City’s Central Park, which features 200 acres [...]
On October 15th Michigan State Spartans will be playing the Michigan Wolverines at 12:00 noon. and will be covered on ESPN. This is always the big game of the year around the Greater Lansing area. I always think of my brother Don when I hear the Michigan State Fight Song. he loved the Spartan Football [...]
Every Fall Sharon and I take the grand kids to one of the local cider mills to give them an opportunity to see how it’s made, visit the yummy bakeries, and get our supply of fresh apples for that special apple crisp desert that grandma makes the kids (and me) each fall. Uncle John’s Cider [...]
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority offers wonderful opportunities for homeowners to make property improvements. Here’s a short list of some of the enhancements you can make on your current home. Roof repair or replacement; Insulation, siding, window replacement, and other improvements that increase the energy efficiency of the property; Central air conditioning and furnace [...]
Coming up September 16th and 17th the Old Town BluesFest festival will take place Friday (4pm-12:30am), and Saturday (1pm-12:30am), in the streets of Old Town, surrounded by the best of the Capital City’s art galleries as well as unique retail stores and grand architecture. Vendors line the streets offering ethnic food, beverages, art, clothing, and crafts, [...]
Lansing’s first Capital City Dragon Boat Race scheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2011. According to the official Lansing Dragon Boat Blog, here’s the scoop: “The River Trail, Adado Riverfront Park and Grand River play host to thousands of people looking for outdoor activities in Lansing, each summer. These are sites where families spend quality time [...]
Start your weekend out visiting the Renegade Festival in Old Town Lansing going on this weekend August 18, 19, & 20, 2011 in Old Town with puppet shows, music, improv, and comedy. Great acts appearing from all over the country. See the free shows held nightly. Dewitt is holding it’s annual Ox Roast this weekend [...]
Wonderful Things Happening in Greater Lansing. Below you will find just four examples of forward thinking and positive reasons why the Greater Lansing Area is thee place to be. I could list dozens more, but that would ruin the fun for you to start digging. I’d like to challenge you to go find something good [...]
There’s some exciting opportunity for all to enjoy the month of July in the Greater Lansing area with fairs, concerts, and car shows. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what do do around town. Great Lansing, Michigan is a great place to live, work, and play. I encourage you to [...]