The times they have changed. In the early 1960’s only 20% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 actually lived with their parents. Recent surveys now put that number at almost one third of Millennials still living in their parent’s home. That …
The Day Begins Set day is one of the few days that weather can impact modular construction when building a new home. A modular home is mostly finished on the inside including items such as: cabinets, trim, drywall, flooring, etc. If the weather forecast is …
There are many characteristics that make modular home construction attractive. From being built in a climate controlled environment, to using materials that don’t get wet, to having a better trained and consistent workforce. Another big advantage is time savings. Because the main components of a …
Regardless of your political bent, things have changed. The Federal Reserve has managed the economy for the last eight years by holding its rates at unprecedented lows for an unprecedented timeframe. That is about to change. No matter what you believe, the market seems to …
I see custom home builders use this in their ads and billboards all the time, “Why Settle for Modular?” They are trying to imply that a modular home is inferior to site built. However, their ploys are misleading. First, all modular homes ARE stick built …
When you start shopping for a new car, do you ask the salesman, “How much do your cars cost per pound?” Of course not. What rational relationship does their answer have on helping you understand the cost of buying your new car? Are you buying …
Most people are familiar with traditional home building. You may drive by a community on your way to work or a custom home being built on an individual property and see a home build in progress. That process you see has been essentially the same …
Most people will go through the process of moving into a new home several times in their adult life. For many, that means buying an existing used home or buying a home newly built in a community. The process to purchase and move into one …
Having land for building a new custom home is a critical first step in the process. For some, they already have the land or they have been gifted the land from family members. For others, it is a process they must go through prior to …
In the southern states home construction takes place year round. There are no worries that it will be too cold or there will be too much snow. In the northern states the old mindset was that you don’t build homes in the winter. If you …
