2025 SWMI & National September Housing Market - Slight Increase in Sales from a Year Ago
At the end of the peak selling season of 2025, house sales increased 3 percent in September from September 2024 (2167 vs. 2099). Sales dropped to 304 from 314 sold in August, the current record month for sales this year. Selling prices in September continued to rise and set records in the year-over-year comparison that reaches back to 2006. The number of houses sold in September increased 20 percent (fifty houses) from September 2024 (304 vs.254). The inventory of houses for sale dropped by eight houses
Regional Chamber, REALTORS® Back LMC Millage Renewals
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS® have moved to endorse Lake Michigan College’s two millage renewals appearing on the Nov. 4 ballot, citing workforce development, economic stability, and community vitality as compelling reasons for their support. According to the Chamber, the region’s employers continue to face unprecedented challenges finding qualified workers—particularly candidates with the technical skills, certifications, and hands-on
2025 SWMI & National August Housing Market Hits the Highest Point for the Year
“Southwest Michigan’s housing market sales in August 2025 were the highest of the year and were the first time in the year when sales were over 300 homes sold. Sellers benefited from higher selling prices in August compared to August 2024. Selling prices reached their highest level compared to a year ago and for the last twenty years in the year-over-year comparison,” stated Luke Jeffries, Association Executive, Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS ® , Inc. Jeffries continued, “The number of
