At first glance, rising home prices may appear to signal the economy is booming and household incomes are increasing. Look a little closer, and that just isn’t the case. A recent study shows home prices in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area are expected to maintain their upward trajectory again this year, increasing by another 6.5% after growing by 6.8% between 2019 and 2020. The reason: We haven’t built enough housing to keep up with demand at all price points. Add to that r

For Immediate Release Contact: Amy Snow-Buckner Sabo PR, 616.560.1655 City of Grand Haven and Housing Next Break Down Barriers to Housing Accessibility City Celebrates New Zoning Ordinance and First-of-Its-Kind Housing Development Grand Haven, Michigan, Jan. 21, 2021 – The City of Grand Haven – in partnership with Housing Next – has reduced barriers to the creation of housing at all price points with recent updates to its zoning ordinance and approval of a first-of-its-kind h