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Sable Homes and Newaygo team up to help with housing shortage
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (697+ words) NEWAYGO, Mich. " It's no secret that West Michigan is undergoing a drastic housing shortage, with inventory between less than one month and up to two months, depending on the area, according to City2Shore real estate broker/owner Steve Frody. To help…...
Lowell approves accessory dwelling units, while proposed state zoning reform remains uncertain
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (350+ words) LOWELL, Mich. " A push to make housing more affordable is unfolding at both the local and state levels, and in Lowell, it's already leading to change. Earlier this week, Lowell city leaders approved a plan allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs),…...
First-time home buyers hopeful proposed Michigan bipartisan plan lowers housing costs
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (242+ words) First-time home buyers hopeful proposed Michigan bipartisan plan lowers housing costs'FOX 17 West Michigan News Tuesday Michigan lawmakers introduced a bipartisan plan aimed at lowering housing costs by making it easier to build new homes across the state.State leaders gathered…...
State lawmakers introduce bills to lower cost of housing in Michigan
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (351+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " A package of nine bills introduced by state lawmakers are aimed at lowering the cost of housing in Michigan. On Tuesday, a bipartisan group led by a Rep. Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) and Rep. Joe Aragona (R-Clinton…...
Cascade Township zoning decision leaves some property owners concerned, others relieved
1+ week, 3+ day ago (780+ words) Cascade Township zoning decision leaves some property owners concerned, others relieved'FOX 17 West Michigan News...
Extreme cold drives surge in furnace repair calls in Grandville
2+ week, 4+ day ago (235+ words) GRANDVILLE, Mich. " After weeks of bitter cold temperatures, furnace repair companies in Grandville are experiencing a significant increase in service calls as heating systems struggle to keep up with the demanding weather conditions. Technicians like Daniel Wilson from Valley City…...
City of Kalamazoo votes to deny property rezone near Asylum Lake
3+ week, 5+ day ago (219+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. " Kalamazoo neighbors waited for more than three hours for their chance to speak regarding the potential rezone of a property near Stadium and Drake, just north of Asylum Lake Preserve. More than 100 people showed up to make their…...
Tool Time: Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Homes Show back at DeVos Place this weekend
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (178+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Has being cooped up in your house all winter got you thinking a remodeling project is on the horizon? If so, the Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Homes Show this weekend at DeVos Place might be exactly…...
Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Home Show brings fresh ideas for 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) A new year can bring a new idea or change, whether that be in one's personal life or even within their living environment. The Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Home Show is the perfect opportunity to get ideas for your…...
Grand Rapids housing advocate pushes 3D printed homes as affordable solution to city shortage
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " A Grand Rapids housing advocate believes 3D printed homes could help address the city's affordable housing shortage as officials work toward their goal of creating 14,000 new homes by 2027. Dee Jones, a Grand Rapids resident who currently lives in…...