ADU

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It doesn’t seem that long ago we started hearing about Generation X for the first time. But now we’re already up to Generation Z, or Gen Z, referring to those born between 1997 and 2010. Some members of this group are entering the home-buying stage, or will soon do so. Will they consider manufactured homes? […]

If you have ever read the “About Us” page on this website (and we hope you do!) you’ll find this statement: Why Do Business with Ma? Just three words: Value Integrity Experience They are words you will likely find on a lot of websites, but that’s all they are unless they are backed by a […]

If nothing else, this year will teach us once and for all whether we really like our homes, because we’ve spent a lot more time in them than was anticipated. Because of the COVID pandemic, our homes have also served as classrooms for our kids, home gyms since we can’t go to the health club, […]

For many families living in America’s largest cities, 2020 has been the proverbial last straw. From New York to Los Angeles, Detroit to St. Louis, Chicago to San Francisco, residents are putting up “For Sale” signs and looking to escape as quickly as possible. In some locales the moving vans cannot keep up with the […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]