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According to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured home industry production is enjoying an extended period of growth. HUD Code manufactured home builders produced 6,780 homes in May 2016, a 16.9% increase over the 5,798 HUD Code homes produced during the same month last year. […]

There are a lot of interesting things happening in the manufactured home industry right now – and all of them bode well for those living in manufactured homes, or considering a purchase. For one thing, the image of the industry and its homes continues to improve, to the point where mainstream media publications are now […]

The Ma Williams team takes pride in offering beautiful homes at the best value. Because we extend the savings to our customers from the get-go it is a rare occasion when a home receives any further discounts. Today is one of those rare occasions! You best sit down because you won’t believe what we’re doing. […]

“Simplify Your Life” week is celebrated every August. It’s a time to take stock of the things you do every week and every month, and to figure out if there’s a way to get better organized so you can maintain your sanity before the busy holiday season gets here. This is a goal we can […]

If you look at any analysis of how Americans are living today, you’ll discover that the trend is toward multiple generations of families living together. Whether it’s young adults returning to the home where they grew up after graduating college, or seniors moving in with their kids, these days you may see as many as […]

Air conditioning is not offered as a standard item in a new manufactured home. For those that leave the factory bound for places like Arizona, Nevada, and even the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley where Ma Williams is located, that might seem surprising. But many of these homes are also headed for cooler climates where AC is […]

Manufactured homes aren’t referred to as mobile homes anymore, but some of them have not completely lost their mobile capabilities. While most manufactured home buyers prefer to locate their residence on a permanent foundation, others may find their circumstances changed, and be grateful for the opportunity to move and take their houses with them. To […]

Ma Williams has been in the manufactured home business since 1969, and we still have contact with some of the customers who purchased homes back in the early days of the company. Many of them, along with those who bought homes in the 1980s and early 1990s, may now be facing a decision: their homes […]

There are some interesting events happening at the moment in the manufactured housing industry. Thus far in 2016, mobile home parks have recorded more than $6 billion in sales. The investment community is also taking a closer look at the industry, as people who usually opt for more traditional real estate investments are now adding […]

Aneki.com is a Toronto-based website that offers a lot of interesting demographic information on a wide range of subjects. The chart that caught our eye was a listing of the ten U.S. cities with the most expensive home prices. Seven of them are located in the state of California. Actually, it’s not that surprising given […]

There are a number of programs and assistance opportunities available to families seeking to purchase a modular home. One that perhaps doesn’t get the attention it deserves is the single-family direct home loan offered through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These loans are specifically designed to help lower income applicants become homeowners. They […]

One of the best qualities of manufactured homes is the flexibility in their floor plans, which allow them to be customized to fit the needs of each family. There is great potential in each design for those with the time and imagination who decide to take a great home and make it even better. But […]