Construction on the peninsula

Construction on the peninsula continues to hum as local contractors enter a crucial part of the year before the snow flies.

A new study from SmartAssest highlighted the places in Michigan where home values have risen the most over a fiveyear period. The home value rankings are one factor in a three part study on the places receiving the most value for their property taxes.

According to the study, Leelanau County home values were among those that increased the most in the five-year window: Roscommon was first; Benzie, second; Kalkaska, third; Antrim, fourth; Charlevoix, fifth; Saginaw, sixth; Leelanau, seventh; Muskegon, eighth; Grand Traverse, ninth and Newaygo, 10th.