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Though modern manufactured home floor plans feature multiple closets, many families still seem to run out of space. It’s a challenge not unique to this industry – site-built homeowners also contend with having too much stuff for their closets and storage space. Is there anything that can be done, without moving into a larger home? […]

One of the most harmful misconceptions about manufactured homes and modular homes is their alleged vulnerability to fire and other natural disasters. Despite their design quality and cost benefits, many homeowners may not even consider manufactured homes because of this inaccurate perception. It’s time to dispel this allegation once and for all. Fire According to […]

America is about to have a new president, after a long and contentious election. Areas of agreement between candidates have been rare, but one thing you can always count on is someone running for office promising to help more people achieve the American dream. That, among other things, means owning a home. Such assurances are […]

For many homeowners moving from a traditional site built home into a manufactured or modular home, one of the first decisions they face is whether to relocate to a mobile home park. Yes, technically that should be “manufactured home park.” But “mobile home” has become so familiar in this context that even new parks use […]

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 […]