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Grand Rapids Chamber Housing Issues Forum: Sable Homes President John Bitely says regulatory hurdles are major obstacles for affordable housing

By Sable Homes Posted in Affordable Housing, Housing Needs, Sable in the News, Workforce Housing On

During the Grand Rapids Chamber Housing Issues Forum on June 20, Sable Homes President John Bitely explained that the current residential building environment is extremely difficult. Bitely, a guest panelist during the forum, said regulatory hurdles are major obstacles for affordable development. He explained to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business that minimum lot sizes are choking […]

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Sable Homes invites the public to tour its new home design, The Melrose, in Rockford’s Villas of Rosewood during the 2025 Spring Parade of Homes

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Rockford-based Sable Homes invites community members to tour its stunning new home design, The Melrose, in Rockford’s Villas of Rosewood during 2025 Spring Grand Rapids Parade of Homes, May 30 – June 7. The Melrose is #24 on the Parade route. Located in the highly sought-after Villas of Rosewood, a stand-alone condominium community in Rockford, […]

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From closing to moving in: Sable Homes May Apple model a perfect affordable fit for first homeowners

By Sable Homes Posted in Affordable Housing, Housing Needs, May Apple design On

After an unsuccessful and extensive search for a home that would accommodate their budget and their family of four in Belding, Tracey and Skyler Fisk are the first homeowners of Sable Homes’ new May Apple design, which brings a solution to attainable housing in West Michigan.“We were looking for houses for almost a year and […]

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Welcome to The Melrose! Sable Homes unveils stunning new home design in Rockford’s Villas of Rosewood ahead of 2025 Spring Parade of Homes

By Sable Homes Posted in Luxury, Parade of Homes, Rockford, The Melrose On

We invite you to a sneak peek of our new home design, The Melrose, as we prepare for the 2025 Spring Grand Rapids Parade of Homes, May 30-June 7. Located in the highly sought-after Villas of Rosewood, a stand-alone condominium community in Rockford, The Melrose is a stunning new design offering 2,719 finished sq. ft. […]

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John Bitely: Potential tariff increase shouldn’t be a factor in home-buying decision

By Sable Homes Posted in Affordable Housing, Housing Needs, Sable in the News On

While the change in President Trump’s tariff policy is causing uncertainty for business owners, including many in the home building industry, Sable Homes President John Bitely said he doesn’t anticipate the potential 25% tariff increase to have a major impact on his Rockford-based business. “It shouldn’t be the factor that makes them not buy a […]

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Sable Homes May Apple homeowners reflect on new home, home building process a few months after moving to Belding

By Sable Homes Posted in Affordable Housing, May Apple design, Testimonial On

Homeowners Tracey and Skyler Fisk and their boys have lived in their new May Apple home in Belding for a few months, and couldn’t be happier about their new home and choosing Sable Homes for their builder. “Truthfully, the biggest bonus for us is the location – which was what was holding us back in […]

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Sable Homes President John Bitely voices regulation concerns in front of state House Regulatory Reform Committee

By Sable Homes Posted in Affordable Housing, Home Construction Industry On

On March 6, Sable Homes President John Bitely, the Home Builders Association of Michigan and others in the home building industry spoke in front of the state House Regulatory Reform Committee, sharing their concerns of imposed building regulations which are contributing to the housing crisis. Dawn Crandell, HBA of Michigan executive vice president of government […]

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Why slab-foundation homes are becoming an increasing trend in West Michigan and nationwide, providing a cost savings for homeowners

By Sable Homes Posted in Affordable Housing, Market Trends, Sable in the News On

Sable Homes President John Bitely recently met with FOX 17 at one of the home builders’ homes in Cedar Springs to show how new homes without basements can provide a significant cost savings for families. “You can save anything from $15,000–$20,000, quite quickly on the home,” said Bitely during his interview with FOX 17. The […]

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John Bitely to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Potential Trump tariffs could be another challenge to affect housing prices

By Sable Homes Posted in Home Construction Industry, Sable in the News On

Michigan’s homebuilders, including Sable Homes in Rockford, fear tariffs will complicate matters for an industry already struggling to build affordable housing after the pandemic drove up materials costs and interest rates. On Feb. 1, President Donald Trump announced across-the-board 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods coming into the U.S., effective Feb. 4. After reaching […]

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