West Michigan Pending Sales July 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2026
Pending Sales Rise Overall; Muskegon County Sees Decline
WEST MICHIGAN, Mich. — Pending home sales across Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties increased overall in July, according to data compiled by the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS®. The three-county region recorded 614 pending sales, up 5.5% from the previous year.
While gains in Allegan and Ottawa counties drove the regional increase, Muskegon County experienced a year-over-year decline in pending sales in July.
County level performance:
| County | Pending Sales |
| Allegan | 136 (up 4.6% vs July 2025) |
| Muskegon | 198 (down 6.6% vs July 2025) |
| Ottawa | 280 (up 17% vs July 2025) |
Pending sales provide insights into upcoming closed sales and overall market direction. The July data points reflect continued buyer activity across the region.
About WMLAR
The West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® represents nearly 1,400 professionals engaged in all aspects of the real estate business. Based in Grand Haven, Michigan, the association serves Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
For more information, contact Jon Broadbooks at jon@wmlar.com, or by phone at 616.846.6240.
