What to Ask Your Builder Before You Sign (Including How They Handle Change Orders)
Building a custom home is probably the largest financial decision you’ll ever make. Most people spend more time researching a car purchase than they do READ MORE
Homeowner Tips
5 Tips to Choose the Right Floor Plan
One of the most exciting times in your life can be choosing to build a new home. Here at Heartland Builders, we know that selecting READ MORE
This is the Time to Build Your New Custom Home
If you’ve been on the fence about starting the custom home building process in the Grand Rapids, MI area, there are plenty of good reasons READ MORE
The Basics of Tear-Downs
Sometimes, you have to tear something down in order to create something better. If you own a piece of land that has an existing home READ MORE
Home and Yard Improvements: Should I Build a Deck or Patio?
When thinking of landscaping, a common question for many people is whether to build a deck or a patio. Both provide areas for outdoor socialization READ MORE
4 Ways to Avoid Costly Building Mistakes with Your New Home
Building a custom home from the ground up is an exciting and rewarding process, and it’s also a significant financial endeavor. After all, you are READ MORE
5 Tips for Designing Your Forever Home
If you’re searching for your forever home, it might make more sense to build a new custom home rather than purchase a used one that READ MORE
How Energy-Efficient Home Building Can Lower Your Winter Bills in West Michigan
Maintaining a totally energy-efficient home can be a lot of work, especially during the intense West Michigan winters. But building an energy-efficient home with quality READ MORE
How to Build a Quality Custom Home on a Budget
We all have a budget, and if you think you can’t build a quality custom home within yours, we’re here to tell you that you READ MORE
6 Questions You Should Ask Every Home Builder
You’ve made the decision to build your dream home — one that perfectly suits your lifestyle and won’t require any serious maintenance for years to READ MORE
Fall Housing Market Update: Why Now is Still a Great Time to Buy
Real estate markets are constantly changing and responding to larger economic forces, but the last nearly two years have really thrown a curve ball to READ MORE
High Efficiency Homes: Our 6-Step Green Building Process
At Heartland Builders, we’ve been building “green” long before it was ever cool. Energy efficient construction just makes more sense — for the environment and READ MORE
10 Spring Maintenance Tips to Spruce Up Your Home
Spring, with all of its glorious sunshine, warmer temperatures, and colorful blooms, has arrived in West Michigan! But before you start taking weekend trips to READ MORE