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Valued Ma Williams Customer, First, we would like to thank you for your loyalty and your flexibility during this time. Please know that we have and will continue to heighten our sanitation practices to assure everyone’s safety. As this pandemic continues to change, we have to be open to change as well.  During Governor Newsom’s […]

The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the globe, and particularly in the U.S., is something everyone is concerned about. This is a time when all of us should be following the advice from our government and medical experts, to protect ourselves and others – wash your hands more often, stay home if you can, […]

March is a time for spring cleaning in many homes across the country. We’ve read a lot of interesting articles offering suggestions on the best way to approach this annual task. But here’s another idea: while you’re going through each room deciding how to tackle this job, take a good, long look around your home […]

There was a moment in the first episode of the new Star Trek: Picard series that made us think of manufactured homes. During an interview, Admiral Picard discusses the number of lives lost in a natural disaster. “Romulan lives,” the interviewer replies, to observe that the casualties were from a hostile alien race. “No – […]

In our last blog we discussed how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become more popular nationwide, and especially here in California where new home prices continue to rise. As more consumers begin to explore the benefits of these second unit homes, one of the nation’s top manufactured home producers will be unveiling a new line […]

Happy New Year from Ma Williams! As we begin a new year, one of the trends we’re seeing in our industry is a significant increase in accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These smaller dwellings, also known as guest houses or granny flats, have always been around, but haven’t “gone mainstream” until recently. The change is a […]

By now you’ve seen those holiday-themed television commercials in which a wife or husband surprises their spouse with a new car for Christmas. That’s a nice idea, but we’ll go one better – how about a new house instead? It’s certainly one way to enjoy a gift everyone will love, without having to fight the […]

When our customers need assistance finding a site for their manufactured homes, we refer them to Danny Saldana. His company, Realty Executives, has more than 50 years of industry experience and a legacy of satisfied clients. One of the reasons our land/home packages are so popular is how, with Danny’s expertise, we can streamline the […]

Earlier this year we told you about a new manufactured home financing program called MH Advantage, provided by Fannie Mae. Now, Freddie Mac has unveiled its own version of this program, called CHOICEHome. The program, which debuted a few weeks ago, will allow for conventional financing for certain manufactured homes. “If a factory-built home meets […]

As energy costs continue to rise, and people seek alternative solutions that are also friendlier to the environment, solar panels are becoming a more viable option for homeowners looking to save money and “go green.” That trend is especially popular here in California, where we are blessed with so many days of sunshine every year. […]

Over the years many phenomena have been more popular in Europe than they have in America: High-speed rail systems, a glass of wine with dinner, David Hasselhoff. And now, you can add modular homes to that list. You’ll find them all over England, Scotland, Germany and Spain, and now they’re gaining a larger foothold in […]

Most people would agree that the economy is in pretty good shape at the moment, but unfortunately that hasn’t always made it any easier for younger, first-time home-buyers to purchase a home. In fact, according to a survey from Apartment List, nine out of ten millennial renters want to buy a house, but at current […]