10/28/2026
The West Michigan housing market is still moving, but it’s asking for more patience than it did a year ago.
In this month’s Real Estate Corner with Rick Seese, he covers what’s driving the market right now:
Inflation climbed to 3.7% in September and mortgage rates are now sitting above 7%, which is putting real pressure on buyers’ budgets. But here’s the encouraging part: West Michigan’s local economy posted its ninth consecutive month of industrial growth, and communities like Caledonia and Lowell are actually seeing more pending sales than a year ago.
Rick’s takeaway this month: make real estate decisions around your needs and financial comfort, not an expectation that rates will drop soon. Buyers, focus on the right property and an affordable payment. Sellers, focus on realistic pricing and preparation.
Read the full October market update from Rick Seese here: https://www.greenridge.com/posts/the-real-estate-corner-with-rick-seese-october-2026-edition