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Manufactured Model Homes On Display

February 17, 2021 by Excelsior Homes

Highland Signature Manufactured Home, Model Home

New model homes are moving onto our lot for you to tour. We’re going to highlight a few manufactured homes to give you a snapshot of what you’ll find on our model home lot.

New Manufactured Homes on Display

Highland Signature 523A

The Highland Signature 523A offers two spacious entrances – one on the front of the house and another on the side of the house that leads directly into a utility room. Great options for keeping gear and dirt under control.

Home on display is a manufactured home.
3 Bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Cute front entry with bench and hooks
Cozy functional kitchen with appliance package
Double sink in Master Bathroom

Highland Signature 563A

The Highland Signature 563A provides a spacious kitchen, dining, and living area with an additional family room – all perfect for entertaining. The kitchen island will be a common gathering place.

Home on display is a manufactured home.
3 Bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Nice kitchen with spacious island
Large kitchen pantry closet

Schult Riverview 205

The Schult Riverview 205 is a comfortable manufactured home with many quality features. This three-bedroom home includes a master suite with a large walk-in closet, makeup area, and bathroom. The side entry into the utility room includes a bench and great space for a laundry room.

Home on display is a manufactured home.
3 Bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Open Kitchen with lots of storage
Large Master Bathroom with make-up area and step-in shower
Utility Room with Bench

Interested in touring these manufactured homes or one of our other modular or manufactured homes? Give us a call at 320-587-4990. We’d love to schedule a time for your to visit!

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Welcoming 2021 at Excelsior Homes

February 1, 2021 by Excelsior Homes

2021 has arrived and we’re ready to embrace it at Excelsior Homes, West, Inc. As we rise above the challenges of the past year we’ve learned and grown. Today we’re here and ready to supply you with the best homes with amazing service.

Looking Forward

As we look into the new year we wanted to share a few updates.

Model Homes are open! Appointments to view them are preferred. Simply call 320-587-4990 to schedule.
New homes coming! Watch for more information coming soon on the Highland Kingsbrook homes.
Covid Precautions – We continue to take appropriate precautions to keep our staff and customers safe and adapt as necessary.
View homes online – As always you can view homes online to see photos, specifications, floor plans, etc. This is a great place to start!
Planning support – When you start thinking about a new home you’ll have lots of questions. Take a look at our planning guides and home lots that are available.

As always, we’re here to help you with your modular and manufactured home needs. Give us a call at 320-587-4990 or reach out online. We’re looking forward to helping you in 2021.

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Happy Thanksgiving – Hours Update

November 23, 2020 by Excelsior Homes

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends, family, neighbors, employees, and customers! Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday.

Excelsior Homes 2020 Thanksgiving Hours

Wednesday, November 25: 8am – 3pm
Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29: Closed
Monday, November 30: Resume normal business hours 8am – 5pm

In the meantime, you can reach us at 1.800.547.4990.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Winter Home Preparation Tips

November 16, 2020 by Excelsior Homes

We’ve experienced snow this fall multiple times already, so we figured it is time for a few tips and reminders to help you prepare your home for the winter weather ahead. Temperatures are dropping and it is time to make sure your home is ready! There are a number of things any homeowner should do before the cold, winter weather is here to stay. Check out these winter home preparation tips.

Furnace – Change your furnace filter and set a schedule for regular replacement to allow for the best heating flow and air quality. Having a professional HVAC expert inspect your furnace on an annual basis is also a good idea.
Plumbing – Is your water hose still connected to an outdoor water faucet? Get that disconnected to avoid freezing issues. Make sure any exposed pipes are insulated properly, and if you plan to leave your home or cabin for an extended amount of time make sure you drain/turn off the water and/or keep your home heated to avoid frozen pipes and a big mess.
Windows and Doors – Check doors and windows to make sure they are sealing properly. Cold air can leak in through gaps or bad seals. Replace and update excessively worn pieces.
Roof and Gutters – A well-insulated home with a solid roof will help keep your home warm. Also, check your gutters to make sure those fall leaves and other debris are removed so melting snow has a place to go.
Foundation – A solid foundation provides the base for your home. If you have a basement check for cracks or gaps in your foundation and seal them to keep your home warm and keep out unwanted critters. If you’re in a manufactured home with skirting make sure to check for damage, monitor pipes, and make sure everything is solid for the winter ahead.

Winter home preparation is worth taking some time to complete properly. Looking for a winter checklist take a look at this article for more ideas. You’ll thank yourself this winter when your home stays warms and cozy. A little bit of preparation goes a long way in having a smooth winter.

Holiday Home Decorating Tips

November 4, 2020 by Excelsior Homes

The holidays are right around the corner. Decorating homes for the season is one of our favorite things! There are so many options to fit different styles. You can go classic, traditional, modern, bright, basic, simple, or extravagant. We’re digging up some home decorating tips to get you started!

Holiday Home Decorating Tips

Switch Blankets and Throws – rotate your everyday blankets with some cozy blankets that work with your holiday colors.
Rotate Wall Art – Take down some of your everyday wall art and replace it with seasonal art.
Multiple Trees – Do you normally put up one Christmas tree in your main living area? Consider adding more trees in different areas of your home. Think of using various sizes to mix it up.
Embrace Nature – Make some holiday pots for your front door/porch area. Who said you have to keep those pots outside, bring a couple inside too! Work with natural elements – pinecones, birch branches, evergreens, etc.
Add Light – During this time of year in the midwest we have less daylight, so make a point to add some extra light throughout your home. Think about doorways, stair railings, decorative displays, and any other area that could use some extra brightness.
Add Greenery – Consider a wreath, greens, or swags strategically placed throughout your home. You’re bringing a bit of nature in beyond just a tree.
Choose a Color Theme – You don’t have to stick with the traditional reds and greens. Consider a different color theme perhaps you go with metallics like silver or gold or you gravitate toward soft pinks or a blue theme.
Try Something New – Traditions are great, but if you always decorate the same try something new this year. Switch up a few pieces or try a completely different theme.

It is your home. Choose some holiday home decorating tips you love. Looking for more ideas there are many available online. Start decorating and enjoy the holidays.

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Supporting Happy Home Buyers

October 27, 2020 by Excelsior Homes

We’re honored when people choose to work with Excelsior Homes to create their new home. Creating happy home buyers makes our day!

For more than 45 years, Excelsior Homes of Hutchinson, Minnesota has been a family-owned and operated business, specializing in the sale of modular and manufactured homes. Over the years, our company has grown and prospered as a Minnesota modular and manufactured home dealer, installer, and contractor. We offer quality homes, expert advice, extensive construction options, and the best service around. Together with long-time partner, Schult Homes of Redwood Falls – Minnesota, and more recent partners, Stratford Homes, and Highland Manufacturing Homes, we offer a variety of home styles and options.

Happy Home Buyers

John & Amy Kaiser

The customers that come to Excelsior Homes for help designing and purchasing their home are what has made our business what it is today. We appreciate their support and loyalty. We have so many stories to share, but it can be hard to capture them all. They can sometimes say it best. Reflecting on some reviews shared with us over the years brings back memories. Enjoy a few customer comments.

We’re here to help you walk through the home buying process.

I can tell Excelsior Homes takes great pride in customer service. I was pleased that they were able to answer any questions I had in a very professional and timely manner. They have many models on site to tour and represent many major brands – all helping making the process easier for the consumer. -Tricia S.

Excelsior Homes continues to be a family run business. We offer multiple home manufacturer options to choose from.

I’m looking for options in residential lifestyles and found this amazing business! I was very happy to view many different homes while there. Each home had its own beautiful layout, style, and custom options! The family behind this labor of love were so very helpful and patient with all my numerous questions! I’m sure I will be visiting again. I went home with my favorite choices to be discussed at a future date. I definitely recommend this business! -Cheri B.

Buying a home is often the largest purchase people make during their lifetime. We understand this is a big decision.

When purchasing a home, Excelsior Homes is a business that will take care of you every step of the way. No matter what your budget is, they have a home that will fit your budget and needs. It is an exceptional family run business that truly cares about your home buying experience! -Shannon S.

Kara & Abel West

Sometimes customers are willing to share even more about their home building experience. We’ve collected some experiences in more detail. Whether people are creating a new farmhouse, placing a new home in the northern wilderness or replacing their home after a tragic fire we’ve been there to help. Enjoy these home buying experiences.

Read the West’s Home Building Story

Read the Holman’s Story

Read the Kaiser’s Story

Are you ready to create your own home buying experience? We’re here to help. Please know there is a high demand for homes right now and response times may be longer than normal. Lumber volatility and material shortages are also impacting projects. We’re here to help work through the challenges and celebrations. Check out what we have to offer.

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Differences Between Manufactured and Modular Homes

September 29, 2020 by Excelsior Homes

If you’ve looked at our website, followed us on Facebook, talked to us, or looked at a brochure you’ve probably noticed that we offer manufactured and modular homes. What is the difference between a manufactured and modular home?

There are many differences. Some are more obvious than others. Many people don’t know the difference between these two types of homes, which is why we’ve created this guide to help you learn more.

Manufactured and Modular Differences

While there are many differences there are a few things that help people understand how to decipher one from the other quickly.

Modular homes = known as prefabricated, prefab or factory stick built homes
Manufactured homes = known as singlewide, doublewide, triplewide, sectionals or mobile homes

Modular Homes = constructed to the same building codes as site-built homes
Manufactured Homes = built to the state construction standards act of 1979, known as Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Modular Homes = Built for a basement or crawl space on personal property
Manufactured Homes = Installed on frost piers, engineered slabs or basements on personal property or within a housing community.

While these are just a few of the differences keeping these things in mind when looking at modular and manufactured homes will help you understand. To get a deeper understanding take a look at our full Modular vs. Manufactured guide.

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