West Michigan Pending Sales August 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 28, 2026

Allegan County Pending Sales Stable; Muskegon, Ottawa Counties See Declines

GRAND HAVEN, Mich — Pending home sales across Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties decreased overall in August, according to data compiled by the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® (WMLAR). The three-county region recorded 566 pending sales, down 7% from the previous year.

While Allegan County remained stable, Muskegon and Ottawa counties experienced a year-over-year decline in pending sales in August.

Pending sales are seen as a forward-looking indicator of what might happen in the next 60 days. While not every home transaction ultimately will close, the data show that most do.

The data is drawn from WMLAR’s Multiple Listing Service, the most comprehensive list of properties on the market in the association’s three-county primary service area. The August data suggests a more measured pace of activity heading into the fall market.

About WMLAR

The West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® represents nearly 1,400 real estate and related service professionals engaged in all aspects of the real estate business. Based in Grand Haven, Mich., the association primarily serves Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. 

For more information, contact WMLAR CEO Jon Broadbooks at jon@wmlar.com, or at (616) 846-6240. 

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