Snapshot Of Berrien County Housing Market Released

A new analysis of available housing in Berrien County has been released by the Michigan’s Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council. The SLC teamed up with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, the Pokagon Fund, The United Way of Southwest Michigan, and the Berrien Community Foundation to produce a snapshot of the market with findings on what is available, the state of the construction industry, and possible solutions to problems. Among other findings, the snapshot shows there is an undersupply of housing for most incomes, it is not profitable to build affordable housing, the construction industry is facing a labor shortage, and construction materials are increasing in cost. SLC Co-Chair Loren Hamel says the snapshot “will help all of Berrien County to better understand the needs of our neighbors and provide new opportunities for development throughout the region.” You can find the snapshot right here.