Gabi Williams, 28, describes the housing market in Grand Rapids as "cutthroat" and "horrendous." Rental costs have gone up across the country and in Michigan leaving many renters scrambling to find housing. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Waitlists. Ghosting landlords. Skyrocketing rent.

It’s a tough housing market for 1.1 million renters in Michigan.

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