Housing Next recently hosted a community briefing to unpack the latest data from the West Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), covering Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan counties. The webinar brought together industry specialists to analyze shifting supply and demand dynamics, emerging affordability gaps, and the critical policies needed to grow the region's housing market. Why Did We Do This? West Michigan has officially transitioned from an "affordable Midwest"

Explore the regional housing landscape with Housing Next’s next free webinar. Lead Consultant Ryan Kilpatrick will be facilitating a discussion on current market shifts with a diverse panel of experts. When: May 21 | 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Where: Zoom Webinar

Key takeaways from our conversation with Ed Pinto, AEI Housing Center Co-Director Last week, housing leaders, policymakers, and developers from across the region joined Housing Next for a candid conversation with Ed Pinto of the American Enterprise Institute. Here’s what you need to know from our chat with Ed: Market context Grand Rapids is different, and that's an advantage. Many U.S. markets, like Florida, Austin, and Boise, experienced extreme pandemic-era price s

Michigan now has new tools to support new construction and preservation of housing with a focus on affordability. The Housing Michigan...