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Working With Quality Contractors and Suppliers

October 23, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Providing quality homes is a top priority at Excelsior Homes. To do that we have to work with others that provide quality services and product. We have Excelsior Homes crews that do a lot of the work, but there are other expert contractors and suppliers that contribute to the process that deserve credit too.

Hard at Work On Site

Thank You Contractors and Suppliers

Schult Homes – Modular and Manufactured Home Supplier
Stratford Homes – Modular Home Supplier
Dynamic Homes – Modular Home Supplier
Bludorn Builders – Construction Contractor
Ailie Construction – Concrete Contractor
Plumbing & Heating By Craig – Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Lite Electric – Electrical Contractor

These are a few of the businesses that provide major contributions in completing your modular or manufactured home from Excelsior Homes. Quality work and timely response is important to getting what you need when you want it. Thank you to each and every one of them for their help.

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New Lake Cabin Ready to Move with Close Out Pricing

October 15, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Are you looking for the perfect lake cabin? The Statford Homes Cedarburg model home we have on our display lot is a high-quality, beautiful 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home that is ready to be placed on your property.

Beautiful Lake Cabin With Quality Features

Stratford Cedarburg Lake Cabin

This modular home features log pine siding and many custom features. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, unique cabinetry, and dove tail drawers. The whole home has an open floor plan which makes it feel spacious while only being 936 square feet. It also includes a den to allow for extra entertaining or sleeping space.

It is an energy efficient space that would be placed on a crawl space on your lot. Do you have land that is ready for a home? Are you looking for a cabin, mother in-law living quarters, or are ready to downsize? The Stratford Cedarburg home is the solution. Have you been contemplating building and haven’t moved forward? The Cedarburg is ready to move and available at a special price that you can’t pass up! Plus, we’ll include delivery within 100 miles of Hutchinson, MN.

Make your move and be ready to enjoy lake life in a new cabin!

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Turn Key Home Lots Available in Northwest Hutchinson

September 24, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Are you looking for a location in Hutchinson, MN for your new home? Did you know there are currently seven home lots available in northwest Hutchinson on Alaska Court? Excelsior Homes owns these lots and has been working with people to provide new homes in a great location!

Lots for Sale

Home Lots Available

The properties can be found on Alaska Court and Carolina Avenue NW near California Street. The lots are conveniently located in a residential development on a quiet cul de sac, and feature spacious lots overlooking beautiful Rotary Park.

All of the lots have access to city water and sewer. Excelsior Homes is a turn key contractor. If you’re looking for a place to call home, these lots are ready for you.

New Home in Process

This summer we were helping a family create their new home on Alaska Court. It is exciting to watch the process evolve and help a family get their new modular home.

Home in Process on Alaska Court

Home from Excelsior Homes

Are you interested in the one of these properties for your next home? Contact Excelsior Homes for more information.

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Beau Attends ELEVATE Conference

September 14, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

The first week of September Beau, Excelsior Homes’ President, ventured to Nashville, TN for the ELEVATE conference. ELEVATE is organized by Clayton Built® the parent company of Schult Homes. The conference is focused on providing education about retail science, trends in digital marketing, tech tools and providing an optimal customer experience. It featured the theme “Innovation In Housing.”

It is important to always keep learning. Conferences like this help us stay on top of the latest trends in the housing industry and business, so we can offer the best options to our customers.

ELEVATE Conference

The ELEVATE Conference was held September 5 -7, 2018 at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown Nashville, TN. Beau had the opportunity to attend presentations from CEOs at top technology companies and leaders in customer experience practices. There was also an opening reception and entertainment including country music star Rodney Atkins.

Lots of learning with a little fun added made for a full 3 days. As the parent company of Schult Homes, Clayton Built provided information to help us provide the best experience for our Schult Homes customers. There are always updates and changes being made to the homes to keep up with trends and provide quality housing options.

Schult Manufactured and Modular Homes offered at Excelsior Homes.

What Home Foundation Requirements Do I Need to Consider?

August 24, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Modular and manufactured homes have specific foundation requirements. There are some differences. When you decide to purchase one of these homes make sure you consider your foundation/basement needs.

Modular Home Foundation Requirements

Modular homes are built specifically to be placed on a basement or crawl space foundation, also known as perimeter permanent foundation. It can be a block or poured wall foundation. It cannot be placed on a slab foundation because the home needs to have a way to fasten to the foundation.

Full basement
Crawl space

This foundation must meet or exceed all local and state building codes and it must be frost protected or built below the required frost line.

Manufactured Home Foundation Requirements

Manufactured homes can be constructed to be placed on multiple foundation types and are required by building code to be frost protected. The most common type of foundation built for manufactured homes are frost piers/pillars, extending below the required frost line. Manufactured homes can also be designed to be placed on basements, crawl spaces, or slabs.

Frost piers/pillars
Full basement
Crawl Space
Engineered Slab

Slabs must be designed by an engineer to match specifications. Basements require special framing, and quite often if you are looking for a basement we recommend modular home options as a best fit. Each of these foundation types must also be frost protected and meet manufacturer’s requirements and building codes.

Learn more about the differences between modular and manufactured homes. There are numerous solutions available with customizations available. Please reach out to us with questions.

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Farmfest 2018 – That’s a Wrap!

August 16, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Were you able to enjoy Farmfest 2018 last week? If so, we hope you stopped by and toured the Schult Patriot Washington Manufactured home we had on display. We look forward to connecting with many of you each year at this event.

Here’s a little recap of the event .

Our view at Farmfest 2018

Our view – this was taken at 8am Friday morning during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner. We love tradition!

Manufactured Home on Display

The Schult Patriot Washington Manufactured Home that was on display. Check it out if you didn’t have a chance to stop by.

We look forward to seeing you next year in Morgan, MN. Mark your calendars for August 6-8, 2019! If you didn’t get a chance to visit us at Farmfest stop by our Hutchinson location and tour our model homes.

How Much Do Manufactured Homes and Modular Homes Cost?

July 27, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Pricing is one of the first questions many people have when they start looking at manufactured and modular homes. How much does this home cost? We answer this question often. The response isn’t always simple and there are reasons for that.

Each manufactured and modular home has options and there are decisions you need to make when selecting a home that impact pricing. One step in the right direction is understanding the difference between a modular and manufactured home. Having a basic understanding of the type of home you are looking at can help setup proper expectations for manufactured and modular home costs.

Modular Home Costs

We offer modular homes from Schult Homes, Stratford Homes and Dynamic Homes. Modular options are available as rambler, multi-level, cape cod, lofts and two story homes. Pricing ranges based on the style, options and customizations you make when selecting your home.

Modular Home Pricing Scenario

Manufactured Home Costs

We offer manufactured homes from Schult Homes. Manufactured homes can only be one level and are available in single, double or triple sections. There are less options to choose from compared to a Modular Home, but there are still styles, options and customizations available when selecting your manufactured home.

Manufactured Home Pricing Scenario

Additional Costs to Consider

There are also costs involved besides the physical structure of the home that we want potential homeowners to think about. One of the first items is land – do you already have land for your home? If not, where you find property and how much acreage your purchasing can impact your budget dramatically. It is a neccessity to complete your home, but is not part of your home cost through Excelsior Homes.

Other things to consider may include whether you want a garage attached, landscaping, permits, and utilities. The pricing scenarios shared above are general examples of the costs that you might see and will give you an idea the price range that you can consider when looking at a modular or manufactured home.

Have you considered all the pricing components involved in building a new home? You may have noticed the home listings on our website do not include prices. This is due to the many variables specific to each project. We’re happy to discuss specific details of the homes you’re interested in. If you’d like more information contact us or stop in to tour our model homes.

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