Financial Incentives & Tax Credits for Net Zero Homes Many homeowners are interested in making their existing homes more energy efficient not only to reduce their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint, or the amount of carbon compounds their home emits. For some homeowners that means upgrading their existing properties, while others decide to …
Kim Hibbs Elected Lifetime Delegate to NAHB We are excited to congratulate Kim Hibbs, Founder and CEO, on his election as a Lifetime Delegate to the Leadership Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Kim’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the homebuilding industry have earned him this designation, which allows him to …
9 Ways to Simplify Your Custom Home Design & Save As your custom home builder, our job is to partner with you to make sure your project matches your vision and construction budget goals. One of the ways we do this by working closely with your architect to value engineer your design and develop a …
Why Building a New Home for Retirement Makes Sense Planning for life post-retirement is an opportunity to build a lifestyle that reflects your unique tastes and aspirations. And deciding how to spend your newly found free time opens up a world of possibilities. Another important consideration when transitioning into retirement is where you’re going to …
Do Green Homes Have a Higher Resale Value? Green home building is more than just an industry buzz word, it is a body of home construction techniques and practices that are gaining importance for home builders, homeowners, and homebuyers. Beyond benefits to the environment, building a green home is about crafting homes measurably more energy-efficient, …
Tour One of Our Kirkwood Custom Home Projects “Building for the Next 100 Years” Home Tour Benefits Kirkwood Historical Society A rare opportunity to tour one of our completed custom homes is just around the corner – and you won’t want to pass this one up! On December 2, 2023 Kirkwood Lifestyle Magazine is hosting …
St Louis’s Best Neighborhoods for Trick or Treating If you live in a neighborhood with little to no trick-or-treating, you may want to seek a new destination for your family to join in the festivities. But where do you go? While we don’t have an inside track on which homes hand out the full-sized candy …
Crafting Bespoke Homes as Exceptional as Our Clients Hibbs Homes Wins Fourth Consecutive Custom Home of the Year We’re thrilled to announce that Hibbs Homes has again been recognized for our commitment to excellence in the home building industry! On April 13th, we had the honor of receiving the 2022 Custom Home of the Year …
Bonus Episode: Value Engineering Your home’s Design The one question on everyone’s mind lately is what does it cost to build a new home? For the most part, that cost is up to you! Finishes, complexity, land, and timing have a major impact on what you ultimately pay for your dream home. However, having the …
New Home Construction Costs & The “Four L’s” If you’re considering building a custom home, you may be wondering how much it is going to cost. Because you have control over so many aspects – from location to floor plan to finishes – the cost to build your dream home is largely dependent on how …