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February 16, 2024
A housing crisis in West Michigan continues to impact even working-class families who can barely afford to pay rent, or even think about the idea of buying a home.
July 20, 2023
The first phase of a project adding 100 condominiums in the Caledonia/Wayland area is complete. Sable Homes held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Harvest Meadows in Leighton Township.
October 6, 2022
Itโs no secret West Michigan is experiencing a housing crunch that largely stems from a dearth of starter homes.
August 18, 2022
The 2020 Housing Next study shows that the city of Grand Rapids will need 8,888 new units by 2025, and experts say it will get worse before it gets better.
April 29, 2022
The availability of affordable homes in West Michigan is scarce, according to some area housing experts.
April 1, 2022
Home construction should be in a new โgolden age,โ builders say, since existing home listings keep falling. But builders say cost pressures and supply shortages still plague them, in turn affecting affordability.
December 24, 2021
The upward trend in home rental prices is expected to continue in 2022.
October 18, 2021
A home building company celebrated the start of the final phase of a pilot program in the city of Newaygo.
May 10, 2021
Supply-chain issues have made home-improvement projects more expensive. Shipping delays, as well as the Texas freeze, have emptied shelves at stores like Home Depot and Lowes. From refrigerators to cabinets and windows, here are some of the items that are getting pricier. Many home-improvement goods including appliances, paint, and fertilizer are getting more expensive as companies continue to announce price hikes to combat shortages and rising shipping costs. Price tags on consumer goods have ...
May 8, 2021
Regulatory costs increase new home prices Jason Walsh/FOX 17 The National Association of Home Builders announced almost a quarter cost of new homes is tied to regulatory fees at all government levels. and last updated 2021-05-07 17:26:41-04 PORTAGE, Mich. รขยย The National Association of Home Builders announced almost a quarter cost of new homes is tied to regulatory fees at all government levels. One West Michigan builder said it doesnt stop there, even if youre buying an older home. About ...