2026 Spring West Michigan Housing Market Update + Ski Chalet Paint Makeover

About this episode

Dan Hansen discusses the 2026 West Michigan housing market and a ski chalet renovation with guest Ginger Herman.

On this episode of Home in Progress , Dan Hansen sits down with Ginger Herman of Suprins Group at Five Star Real Estate Leaders for a timely 2026 West Michigan real estate update — plus a behind-the-scenes look at Ginger’s own ski chalet renovation. Ginger explains that as winter fades, Michigan’s spring market is heating up. Inventory remains tight but is improving, particularly in the $350,000–$400,000 range. Bidding wars are still happening, though not as frenzied as previous years. Mortgage rates have eased compared to last year, hovering in the high-5% to low-6% range, while home prices continue their steady climb. For sellers preparing to list, Ginger emphasizes the fundamentals: deep cleaning, decluttering, and addressing small deferred repairs. Strategic prep depends on your pricing goals and neighborhood comparables — but presentation still matters. In the second half of the episode, Ginger shares the story of purchasing and refreshing a fully furnished 1970s ski chalet rental — complete with orange accents and dated finishes. Instead of gutting the character, she leaned into it. Keeping the black trim and wood floors, she updated the space with Benjamin Moore Ballet…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Hansen

Guest: Ginger Herman

Topics covered

• real estate
• housing market
• home renovation
• ski chalet
• paint makeover
• spring market

Keywords

• West Michigan
• real estate update
• housing market
• ski chalet renovation
• paint colors
• home selling tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Suprins Group, Five Star Real Estate Leaders

Products: Benjamin Moore Ballet White, Sweet Rosie Brown, Scuff-X

Places: West Michigan

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