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A modern Michigan waterfront home with a new seawall facing rough waves on Lake Michigan, symbolizing the impact of climate change on construction.
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Michigan waterfront home construction costs surge due to climate change

A single permit for a new seawall on Lake Michigan now costs upwards of $150,000, a figure unheard of five years ago.

Mason Clarke·June 9, 2026