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Experiencing a Stratford Homes Build – The West’s Story

February 15, 2019 by Excelsior Homes

Did you know that when you purchase a Stratford Home or Schult Home that you can tour it as it is built in the factory? You can! Abel and Kara West did just that earlier this year.

Building a Stratford Home

Abel and Kara visited Stratford Homes in Stratford, WI while their new two-story modular home was being built. They were able to tour and see the production process. A typical Stratford Homes modular home is built in 12 days and 14 homes are normally in process at once. This provided Abel and Kara a window of time for their visit and allowed them a peek into what their finished home will look like once they arrived.

Thank you Excelsior Homes West!! Such a fun experience.

-Abel West

This is an exciting adventure for the Darwin, MN couple. They previously lived in a manufactured home that they purchased from Excelsior Homes a number of years ago, which they’re trading in towards their new home. Abel and Kara live on a family farm and are excited to upgrade to a Stratford Modular Home that will be customized to their style.

Take a Tour with Abel and Kara

Experience a bit of what Abel and Kara saw while on the tour of their new Stratford home build.

: Welcome to Stratford Homes

: Kara & Abel standing between the kitchen and living room.

: Their house is in four pieces.

: A wall in process

: More progress

: Kara excited for their new pantry

: Lots of space

: The build underway

: Dining room

: Abel observing

: A view within Stratford Homes

: Upstairs getting framed

Thank you to Abel and Kara for sharing this experience with us. We’re excited to finalize their new Stratford Home and get them all settled. Watch for a follow-up story after they move-in to their new home!

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Modular Home Myth vs. Fact

February 5, 2019 by Excelsior Homes

There are many misconceptions about modular homes. We’d like to share facts and eliminate that modular home myth that you are thinking about.

Modular Home Myths

Myth = Modular homes are the same as a manufactured or mobile homes.

False. This is probably the most common area of confusion, so we created a comparison of modular and manufactured (mobile) homes. Modular and manufactured homes are built to different building codes, have different foundation requirements and have a wide variety of style differences.

Myth = We can’t have a basement if we buy a modular home.

False. Modular homes are built specifically to be placed on a basement or crawl space foundation, also known as perimeter permanent foundation. This foundation must meet or exceed all local and state building codes.

Myth = Modular homes all look the same. My home won’t have anything unique.

False. Any size home is available. Typically, our homes are built in 14’ wide sections but we can also build them anywhere from 12’ to 16’ wide sections. This means that we can build up to a 30’ wide double section home. We can also build homes with multiple sections – 3, 4, 5, 6, etc. In terms of square footage, our homes range from 400 sq. ft to 10,000 sq. ft. Bring us or send us your plans today. You name your style: Rambler, Ranch, 2-Story, Cape Cod, Lofts, Chalet, Cabins, Split Level, Split Foyer, Farm Style. You name it, we’ll build it!

Quality Built Schult Modular Home

Myth = Modular homes aren’t built with quality in mind. They won’t last long.

False. We work with reputable home builders that focus on quality, Schult Homes, Clayton Homes, Stratford Homes and Dynamic Homes. Not only do we sell modular homes, but we live in modular homes and have for many years. The quality and style meets our standards!

Myth = Modular homes are always one level. I want a two-story home.

False. We have an entire section on our website dedicated to multi-level modular homes. Take a look there are many options available.

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Manufactured and Modular Home Buying Process

November 20, 2018 by Excelsior Homes

Are you considering buying a modular or manufactured home? Congratulations – the home buying process is exciting. We know buying a new home is a large purchase and you probably have questions about what you need to do and how it will all happen. We’re here to help!

Home Buying Considerations

When you choose your home from Excelsior Homes we’ll walk you through the process. There are a few things to think about.

Financing/Budget – How much do you want to spend? Have you been approved for financing or are you planning to self-finance?
Location – Do you own land? Is it a buildable site? Are you placing your manufactured home in a manufactured home community – do you have a lot reserved? Still looking for land? Consider one of these spacious lots available in Hutchinson.
Timeline – Do you have a date in mind for when you want to be living in your new home? Share this information with us as soon as possible, so we can help make that a reality.
Selecting your home – Have you decided if you want a modular or manufactured home? Think about what kind of floor plan you’d like. Are there any design features you’d like included? Take a look at our model homes to get ideas!

The process for buying a modular and manufactured home is fairly similar, but there are a few different things to consider. Check out the home buying process guides for each.

Modular Home Planning Guide Manufactured Home Planning Guide

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