R-Value Homes Blog

Building a custom home in West Michigan is an exciting and deeply personal journey. Choosing the right builder is just as important as the design itself, and knowing a few tips for selecting the best home builder in West Michigan can help you start...

"Why are you charging me for a quote when another builder gave me one for free?"

We hear this question a lot, and honestly, it’s a great one. But here’s the thing: not all home price quotes are created equal.

You might assume the free quote you got...

One of the first questions people ask a custom home builder is: “When can you start?” or “When do you have an opening in your schedule?”. If you have ever asked some form of that question, there’s a good chance you’ve followed up with another one:...

You can’t unknow something. If you are happy with the status quo, maybe it’s best to skip this post and move on. If you read this, you may end up like me: convinced it is unethical to build a home you know will have hidden problems. 

You’re thinking...

Some people would like to be involved in the construction of their new home beyond just writing a check and picking out colors. If that's you, this is the blog for you.

Maybe you have that can-do attitude that built America that we see all over...

Today we're going to be talking about three reasons that do-it-yourself homebuilders fail to meet their sustainable goals. Right now you're probably not too sure how to get started designing and constructing your custom Net Zero home or ICF home....

Last month I discussed some common questions builders receive regarding whether R-Value Homes allows homeowner clients to specify or choose some of the subcontractors (we call them Trade Partners) to work on their home. 

I started by looking at...

Can my electrician friend and I moonlight the electrical when you build my house? Do you allow me to use some of my preferred subcontractors on my custom home build?

These are common questions builders get. Bringing your own Trade Partners is...

You may be finding yourself asking these questions: Why do you want to move out of your existing home? Why do you want a sustainable home? Why you aren’t buying or remodeling an existing home? Why should I start looking for a custom home builder?...

R-Value Homes is pleased to show off one of our 2023 Homes. 

The home dubbed "Burken Punt" features stunning detailed craftsmanship and unique custom features. You cannot help but feel the difference when standing inside an R-Value home. This West...