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Some Local Home Builders Seeing Signs of Growth

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By Kyle Mitchell, Reporter - email

After years of decline, some northern Michigan home builders are starting to see signs of growth.

The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area says it is seeing construction permits up 40 to 60 percent from last year.

The association says historically low interest rates and increased buying from retirees is helping drive the trend.

Builders tell us the remodeling business is also keeping them busy. During the recession, many people decided to remodel instead of buying a new home.

9 and 10's Kyle Mitchell and photojournalist Tony Zyber have more on the construction industry in the Grand Traverse area.

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