Today we talk with Amanda Smit, an interior designer with Eastbrook Homes. She walks us through how to design your ideal home, and how her work at Eastbrook Homes has let her help people create a place that is truly, uniquely their own.

In this episode, we talk about the Hope Forward program at Hope College and how it is changing the broken economic model in higher education.

Today on the podcast we talk with Kelly Kuiper, Eastbrook Homes' Manager of Land planning and Community Development - she and her team are responsible for the first steps in creating an Eastbrook Homes community.

Today, Eric talks with University of Michigan volleyball coach Erin Virtue as she takes U of M to the 2024 Olympics for another chance at gold. Plus we talk with Erin about her second season as head coach of the University of Michigan's Women's Volleyball team.

Munising Visitors Bureau’s president, Cori-Ann Cearley, joins us to discuss summer happenings around the home of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. From brewery expansions to the best way to engage the shoreline, here’s what to include in your itinerary.

In this episode, we are talking with speaker, author, and dear friend to the host Skot Welch. Skot will talk about not just some of the events around Michigan for Juneteenth but also the cultural and historical implications of this important holiday.

In this episode of "At Home with Eastbrook Homes," we sit down with Becky Sims, Senior Loan Officer at Lake Michigan Credit Union, to delve into the current mortgage rates and offer crucial advice for prospective homebuyers in 2024.

Becky discusses the challenges of low housing inventory and high interest rates, providing insights into how potential buyers can still make informed decisions. She emphasizes the importance of consulting with a loan officer to understand what you can truly afford versus what the guidelines might suggest.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at the state of the housing market, practical tips for navigating it, and what the future might hold for homebuyers.

In today's podcast episode, we delve into the natural beauty and sublime attractions of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with Hannah Bradburn, the Communications Director for the Park Services Department. Hannah opens up about her professional trajectory, from her initial work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to her current responsibilities at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

During the discussion, she highlights some significant developments within the park, including a record number of visitors in 2021. Responding to the influx of over a million visitors, the park introduced an entrance fee to help bolster and maintain essential park facilities. Hannah breaks down the various types of passes and how they can be purchased.

The podcast also covers how the park is coping with the increased visitor load by implementing numerous conservation initiatives. From revegetation efforts to monitoring inland lakes for invasive species, Hannah sheds light on the park's dedicated efforts to ensure the health and longevity of its delicate ecosystem.

Hannah also provides valuable advice to first-time visitors and stresses the importance of respecting safety rules when venturing out on the waters of Lake Superior. The episode concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Au Sable Light Station, calling it a "commanding white beacon of the shipwreck coast" and inviting listeners to participate in its celebration.