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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 […]

Over the last 50 years, we’ve worked with a wide range of companies that provide the same great service to our customers that we value within our business. While we’ve loved working with our vendors throughout the years, we reached out to our partners to learn about their experience working with us in honor of […]

From busy cities to quiet suburbs to rural areas with wide-open spaces, it seems like homeowners everywhere are embracing the farmhouse style. There are a lot of theories for why this trend has caught on, but one we like is that it reflects a desire to return to kinder, simpler times. If you’d like to […]

Manufactured home buyers have two choices when it comes to deciding where to live: they can either opt for a manufactured home park, in which they will rent the land where their home will be located, or they can use land they own or purchase. For our customers who can choose either option, Ma Williams […]

It seems like you can buy anything on the Amazon website these days, including…a new house? Yes, even that. The online retailer is offering kit homes at a cost of around $20,000 up to $100,000 and more. It will arrive at your door in pieces, and then it’s up to you to build it. Sounds […]