3 colors (not necessarily all 3 at one time, but maybe integrating a couple at a time)... blues, greens, and reds. All that may have a touch of black to highlight or accent. Thanks.
OK, looking even better (#25) with the background color. Now, here's what I'm thinking... Can you do something similar but with the state being in the blue color (with Michigan being the Great Lake State, thinking blue for water looks better than the green. Then switch the green and blue in my name. I really like the gradient blue in #23 too.
Is the green of the state in #25 a little darker than "Dave" in the same? If so, I like the darker shade to be used in "Melvin". Maybe use some slight gradient in that as well as the blue in the state and Dave?
Here is another version with a house, clean and balanced, I think it works well, let me know if there is anything else I can do for you, much appreciated!!
Re: #26... can we do the same kind of background color on the "DaveMelvin" as was done on the state to make it pop out a little too?
Re: #27... I do like incorporating the house into the logo, just not sure I either like it where it is, or don't like it with the window (or whatever). Looks like the letter L is dotted like the letter i.
#28... getting closer. Now would like the slogan to look more along the lines of design #35, but in quotes. I like the different color and the underlining of "Your Move"