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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.

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.

It’s no secret West Michigan is experiencing a housing crunch that largely stems from a dearth of starter homes.

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.

The availability of affordable homes in West Michigan is scarce, according to some area housing experts.

Home construction should be in a new ‘golden age,’ builders say, since existing home listings keep falling. But builders say cost pressures and supply shortages still plague them, in turn affecting affordability.

The upward trend in home rental prices is expected to continue in 2022.

A home building company celebrated the start of the final phase of a pilot program in the city of Newaygo.

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 ...

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. — 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 ...