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John Bitely participates in Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce housing-focused forum

During a housing-focused forum hosted by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 16, Sable Homes President John Bitely was one of many West Michigan housing experts and developers who called on the business community for support during what they call an increasingly difficult environment for building attainable housing, reported Crain’s Grand Rapids […]

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Home Builders Association of Michigan identifies discrepancies in governor’s housing goals and LARA’s proposed building code changes

In a recent release, The Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBAM) identified discrepancies between Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s housing goals and building code changes proposed by the state’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).  Whitmer recently unveiled her plan to invest some $1.4 billion in much-needed housing across the state. However, LARA’s proposed code changes, […]

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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Housing shortage made worse by ‘NIMBY syndrome’

In a January 2024 op-ed published in Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, Sable Homes President John Bitely details the need for West Michigan residents and business leaders to be part of the bigger solution for the region’s housing shortage and join efforts with the Home Builders Association of Michigan, or by supporting the work of Housing […]

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John Bitely tells FOX17 Sable’s 2023 Fall Parade of Homes condo is a great location for homebuyers

In an interview with FOX 17, Sable Homes President John Bitely shared how the company’s newest condo model in the Harvest Meadows neighborhood in Wayland is a great asset to homebuyers and attendees of the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Fall Parade of Homes. “Our location is phenomenal, it’s so easy to […]

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Tour Sable Homes new Harvest Meadows zero-step entry condo at Grand Rapids 2023 Fall Parade of Homes

Rockford-based Sable Homes invites the public to tour its new Harvest Meadow zero-step entry condo in Wayland during the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Fall Parade of Homes. This is Sable’s newest neighborhood development, featuring, when complete, 100 new maintenance-free living condos, which will each be 2,242 square feet. The Harvest Meadows […]

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Sable Homes hosts community ribbon cutting for first of 100 new condos in Harvest Meadows development near Wayland/Caledonia

On July 20, Rockford-based Sable Homes celebrated the completion of the first building phase of what will be 100 new condo units being added to the Harvest Meadows neighborhood in Leighton Township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce and Leighton Township officials. Once completed, Harvest Meadows, which is about 20 […]

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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Sable Homes completes first building in second-phase Harvest Meadows condo project in Leighton Township

On July 20, 2023, Sable Homes will celebrate the completion of the first building in the second phase of the Harvest Meadows condominium project, at Butternut Drive and 142nd Avenue in Leighton Township, near Wayland. Sable Homes has completed the first few units in the second phase of a condominium development halfway between Grand Rapids […]

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Sable Homes unveils move-in ready home at Grand Rapids 2023 Spring Parade of Homes

Rockford-based Sable Homes will unveil its new move-in ready home nestled on 3.1 acres in Lowell during the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Spring Parade of Homes, June 2-10. This is Sable’s two-story, top-of-the-line Karolynn model, featuring 2,300 square-foot of finished living space and a three-stall garage, and conveniently located within walking […]

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Lower Energy Costs Act would remove burdensome energy code regulations which contribute to housing setbacks

With the recent introduction of the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) in the Senate, Sable Homes President John Bitely says the legislation would remove the energy code regulations that are often burdensome in the residential construction industry and are a contributing factor to the increase cost of homes. In part, the Lower Energy Costs […]

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