Despite tough economy, new home construction is on the rise in Muskegon County

The Muskegon Chronicle reports that the construction of new homes in Muskegon County is on the rise and the construction companies that have weathered the storm could benefit.

According to excerpts from the story:

Amid the gloomy economic news, many might be surprised to learn that new houses are under construction in Muskegon and northwest Ottawa counties. It appears local new home construction has bottomed out and is beginning to rebound.

The surviving West Michigan home builders have restructured while others have gone bankrupt, out of business or both. No company tells the survival story in the new home construction industry better than Eastbrook Homes of Grand Rapids.

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