News and Stats

Looking for the latest local housing market stats? Want to know what’s happening in real estate on a national level? Make GRAR.com your go-to place for all the latest in industry news and market reports from a National, State and Local perspective.

Here’s what to find what you’re looking for using the menus at left!

GRAR Monthly Market Update
Each month, the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS® releases a comprehensive report of local housing market activity for the previous month, complete with comparatives. Visit this page for the latest GRAR press release!

Local Real Estate News
Just as the name implies, this is where you can find out about what’s happening in the West Michigan housing market. This page is sourced by MLive.com along with our area’s other top media outlets.

News from the State Level
Want to see how West Michigan compares to the rest of the state? Wondering what kinds of legislative activity could affect the housing market here? Check out this page, sourced mainly by the Michigan Association of REALTORS® and other outlets.

News from the National Level
When it comes to the housing market, so much of what happens in Washington trickles down to your own neighborhood, so it’s important to know what’s going on. This is where you can get the latest on national housing market headlines, sourced by the National Association of REALTORS® and other outlets.

Crime Stats
Want to know what the numbers look like in your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you’re considering moving to? This page will connect you to both Ottawa and Kent County’s crime mapping websites.