Blogs

In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of your credit score, and how it helps determine whether you are qualified for a home loan, the interest rate on that loan, and how much you’ll need to raise for a down payment. If your score isn’t where you’d like it to be, there are steps […]

Financing a manufactured home purchase can be a long and challenging process – though at Ma Williams we’ll be with you at every stage to answer questions and provide guidance toward getting the best deal possible. Several factors will impact the financing terms available to you – one of the most important is your credit […]

It’s no secret that today’s manufactured homes offer more deluxe features and energy efficient advantages than the homes built 20 years ago. That’s why many homeowners have opted to replace their current manufactured home with a new one – and right now there has never been a better time to do so. Why? Here are […]

While we are beginning to see a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel when it comes to COVID, the impact of the virus on our industry has been significant, particularly as it relates to construction loans on manufactured homes. As a result, we’ve had to change one of our financing options, to protect […]

According to the Los Angeles Times, the city of Los Angeles received 1,980 applications for ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction in 2017. Last year, that figure skyrocketed to 5,374. And that was in the midst of a pandemic. How many more applications are likely to be received as California begins its slow trek toward getting […]

There’s something wonderful about spring-cleaning. It’s hard work, but somehow it lifts the spirit. This is a time for renewal and fresh starts, and sprucing up your home is a wonderful way to visualize the better days ahead.  Here are five tips to help with this year’s spring-cleaning. 1. The Wonders of White Vinegar For […]

It’s been a busy few years for Skyline, one of the quality manufactured home providers that work with Ma Williams. In 2018, the company merged with another prominent manufactured home builder, Champion Homes. The new company, Skyline Champion, became the largest factory-built housing company in the United States, with 36 manufacturing facilities in ten locations […]

At Ma Williams our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality homes from the most respected manufactured home builders. That’s why we have been proud to work with Skyline Homes, a company that has been in business since 1951. So we were not surprised when a 2021 survey by Lifestory Research selected […]

Many of us have never been more relieved to turn the calendar page and welcome in a new year. No need to rehash the reasons why – we’ve all been through a lot. And with the arrival of January it’s time to put 2020 in the rear view mirror and look forward to better times […]

Let’s start with the bad news: It’s 2021, and manufactured homes are sadly still fighting many of the “mobile home” stereotypes that have existed for the last 20 years. This was revealed yet again in a recent Fannie Mae survey that found 75% of moderate-income homebuyers believe manufactured housing does not have the same quality […]

Lately at Ma Williams we’ve seen more questions about duplexes, and whether this type of dwelling is built by manufactured home providers. The answer is yes, and a Ma Williams representative would be happy to discuss the options available. What is a Duplex? A duplex is a building with two separate structures under one roof. […]

Interesting news from across the pond: a proposal to build 75,000 modular homes in Britain by 2030. The purpose is two-fold: first, to create 50,000 jobs – something that is especially welcome given how many people have been rendered unemployed by COVID-19. Housing, a study reported, can be at the heart of the country’s economic […]