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Benefits of ICF Energy Efficient Homes on the Lake Michigan Shoreline

Benefits of ICF Energy Efficient Homes on the Lake Michigan Shoreline

What do you get when you cross a Yeti mug with a Tesla car? An ICF home! Many people don’t know enough about this attractive option for creating an energy-efficient custom home. For a modest price increase, ICF returns industry-changing performance....
The R-Value Homes TBL2 process: Design and Stage 1

The R-Value Homes TBL2 process: Design and Stage 1

Every project has to start somewhere. When deciding to build a custom home, people usually begin by exploring current costs to build, land pricing, and more; then deciding if building is right for you.
Energy-Efficient Home Trends in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Energy-Efficient Home Trends in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Don’t leak energy anywhere in your home. There are myriad ways to prevent lost energy and ensure you make good use of the energy you consume. If you’re interested in a sustainable home in West Michigan, we’re excited to provide an overview so that...
9 Tips for Building a Passive Solar Custom Home with Free Heat

9 Tips for Building a Passive Solar Custom Home with Free Heat

Your dream home is green. You want to use as little energy as possible and perhaps generate your own energy with solar panels. There are plenty of options to use less energy in your custom home. One such option in the suite of green home technology...
21 Critical Elements Custom Home Builders Often Forget!

21 Critical Elements Custom Home Builders Often Forget!

When you’re ready to build a custom home, you want to ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime investment reaches its full potential. Studying common mistakes and overlooked aspects of building a custom home will arm you with the vital knowledge you need...
How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in Grand Rapids, MI

How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in Grand Rapids, MI

Building a custom home in Grand Rapids is an unparalleled opportunity to create a space for your family that is tailored to your particular needs and goals and that you can cherish for many years to come. However, it’s also an investment—and likely...
Factors to Consider when Choosing a Home Builder

Factors to Consider when Choosing a Home Builder

Finding a good custom home builder is the first step in bringing your custom home dreams into reality. You’ve heard plenty of construction horror stories. Use our expertise so that you spot red flags right away and find a quality professional to...
The Inflation Reduction Act & Building Green

The Inflation Reduction Act & Building Green

Green homes often come with a prohibitive price tag, or at least that’s a perception that keeps many homeowners from considering purchasing green homes or pursuing eco-friendly home improvements. The Inflation Reduction Act is not the only...
How To Build a Net-Zero Custom Home in Grand Rapids

How To Build a Net-Zero Custom Home in Grand Rapids

Bring balance into your life every day by building a net-zero home. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from the grid or leave the smallest footprint possible, net-zero homes are a lofty goal in green residential technology that is becoming...
Parade of Homes 2022

Parade of Homes 2022

R-Value Homes is pleased to promote our 2022 Parade of Homes showpiece. We cannot wait for you to take in these thoughtful features and detailed craftsmanship. You cannot help but feel the difference when standing inside an R-Value home. Nestled on...