Don's Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

On September 21, 1897, it was buried on the editorial page, under articles about politics, railroads and a new bicycle design. A letter was sent to the editor of the New York Sun newspaper from an 8-year-old named Virginia O'Hanlon, the only child of a New York City Coroner's Assistant, questioni...

Did you know that Dr. Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which, today, we refer to as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," was the author of a Hebrew dictionary and for more than 20 years, would not acknowledge he was the author of the famous Christmas poem?  Moore was B...

"After two years on the market with other agents, we hired Don and we finally got our home sold - not right away, but Don kept at it until he got the job done.  Then he helped us buy our new home."-- Jamison & Jennifer Boyd donphelan.comWhere the buyers are.Don Phelan, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids, Inc...

 1572 Alexander Street SE (Ottawa Hills/Iroquois Area)$319,900Classic elegance is the hallmark of this plantation-style, all-brick two-and-a-half story home. From its white columns in the front that remind you of "Tara" to its soothing colors throughout, this home offers real comfort, southern st...

As some of you know, as my daughters were growing up, I wrote them poems from their own, individual tooth fairies.  While many people have suggested I get them published, I've never found a publisher who shared their enthusiasm.  Nevertheless, I have received many requests for the one I wrote one...

Once upon a time there lived a frog.  He was a happy little frog, for the most part.  One day, soon after a downpour, he hopped his way to the river.  The river was swollen from the rain and its current raced over rocks and trees.  Just as he was about to jump into the river to swim across, he he...