Kent Wood | Author

Looking to the Past to Solve Today’s Housing Challenges

April 4, 2026

This year has made one thing clear: even as progress is made, some of the most important structural solutions to Michigan’s housing imbalance remain politically vulnerable.

To be sure, there has been real momentum. A number of communities across Northern Michigan have adopted … Read More >>

Housing Incentives Are a Reality Check, Not a Handout

Feb. 14, 2026

No one disputes that housing in northwest Michigan has become expensive—uncomfortably so for many families who live and work here year-round. Home prices are rising faster than inflation. Construction costs remain elevated. Labor shortages persist.

These are not abstract trend… Read More >>