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Congratulations Rachael, GRARLA Class of 2015!

We are excited to congratulate our very own Associate Broker at Blu House Properties, Rachael Veldkamp, for being invited to participate in the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS Leadership Academy (GRARLA). Rachael is one of the 20 GRAR members invited to participate in 2015. GRARLA is a dynamic program of experiences, education, and opportunities that are intended to foster a new generation of association and real estate industry leaders that are diverse in age, career experience, culture, and gender. Rachael has put in a lot of hard work and we appreciate everything she does for us here at Blu House as well as the extra mile she takes when working with her clients!

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