Tag: <span>tariff</span>

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

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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Home builders, like Sable Homes, preparing for potential impact of tariffs

In an interview with FOX 17, Sable Homes President John Bitely explained how the proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada could affect the housing market. On Monday, Feb. 3, The White House announced a monthlong pause on the proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico, following conversations between President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The […]

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