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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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Dynamic Modular Homes Available and Ready to Move

July 16, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Dynamic Modular Homes are available from Excelsior Homes. They have few homes that are currently pre-built and ready for placement. If you are looking for a modular home check these out. Dynamic Homes are quality homes built in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Featured Dynamic Homes Ready To Move

Below you’ll find the Dynamic Modular Homes that are ready to move to your property. Are you looking for a new home with quick availability? Here are a few options. Check out the Dynamic Homes website for full floor plans.

House #20672 Custom

Square Feet = 1,500
Bedrooms = 3
Bathrooms = 2

20672 Dynamic Homes Custom – Rendering

House #20678 Riverwood

Square Feet = 1,801
Bedrooms = 3
Bathrooms = 2

20678 Dynamic Homes Riverwood – Rendering

House #20680 Kensington

Square Feet = 1,232
Bedrooms = 2
Bathrooms = 2

20680 Dynamic Homes Kensington – Rendering

There is also a version of the Kensington home available with the layout reversed.

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Tour Schult Manufactured Home at Farmfest 2018

July 12, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Excelsior Homes will once again be an exhibitor at the Minnesota Farmfest 2018. Stop by and tour the Schult Patriot Washington manufactured home that will be on display.

Manufactured Home On Display

Our display homes are always popular at Farmfest. They offer visitor to see the lastest in manufactured and modular homes, plus it offers people a chance to cool down since we have the air conditioning running!

Schult Patriot Washington Manufactured Home

At this year’s Farmfest we’ll display the Schult Patriot Washington manufactured home with an end entry. The end entry allows you to enter the home through a utility/wash room. This is a popular option for farm/agriculture and lake living. It allows you to wash up or dry off without tracking dirt or water throughout your home. The Patriot Washington is an affordable option for one-level living. We see it as a common solution for people when they are downsizing or as a home for farming transitions as generations take over operations.

Visit Us at Farmfest 2018 Booth #836

We’ll see you August 7-9 at Farmfest! You’ll find us in the same spot we’ve been for years – booth #836. We enjoy being a part of this three day Redwood County farm show, located at Gilfillan Estates, near Morgan, MN.

If you can’t make it to Farmfest you can always stop by display lot in Hutchinson, MN. We’re happy to let you tour our model homes and answer your questions.

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New and Exciting Home Options

June 29, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

There are always new and exciting changes happening in the manufactured and modular home industry. We strive to stay on top of those changes and offer you the latest options. One way we do that is by offering popular and updated model homes for viewing on our lot in Hutchinson.

At Excelsior Homes we feature a variety of home styles in model homes and decorate them with the latest design trends to help you visual yourself living in the home. New model homes recently arrived on our lot, and we’ve been busy decorating and getting them ready for tours.

New Model Homes Available for Tours

Schult Freedom 377 – Check out this home in Hutchinson and enjoy the new decor.
Schult Integrity 14 – Now available for tours in Hutchinson.
Schult Riverview Singlewide 204 – Available in Owatonna and Annandale.
Schult Integrity 6432-14 – Coming soon! Watch for this home arriving in July.