Michigan Real Estate News

Welcome to Michigan Real Estate News brought you by John Rice REALTOR Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate for the Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan Areas. Here you will find articles, data, videos and more relating to the local real estate market trends and the impact of national trends on our region.

79% of homeowners wish they had sold sooner…
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Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part. That’s where townhomes come in. Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of today’s housing
Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026
After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. According to Realtor.com, the number of homes available for sale in January was the highest it’s been since 2020. Here’s why that’s such a big deal. Getting back to
2019-2025 Average Home Price Has Increased By 62% in Greater Grand Rapids Michigan – What Is To Be Expected For 2026?
In 2019 the average home price in the Greater Grand Rapids Area was $209,750, as we round out 2025 the average home price is $340, 511. That is a 62%+ increase over that 6 year period. Much of this was fueled by incredible buyer demand in ’21, ’22 and some
Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans

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