Modular Homes VA Blog
Modular Construction for Vacation Homes
Modular home construction is a concept that is growing rapidly. Why? Because it is more efficient, sturdy with a faster construction time. Modular homes can be constructed in just 4-8 weeks once the design process is completed. This is why modular construction for vacation homes is the perfect option.
There are those who subscribe to the theory that you should buy your vacation home first and enjoy life. So if you are considering buying a vacation home, consider building one instead. With modular floor plans that are standard to custom designed, we can build the modular vacation home you really want on the piece of land you love.
Oftentimes, it easier to buy the perfect piece of vacation land than it is to buy the perfect vacation home. Now, you can build the perfect second home and be enjoying it by the time summer rolls around. Tidewater Custom Modular Homes is accustomed to constructing modular vacation homes. We are in the heart of vacation land!
For more information on modular vacation homes, contact Tidewater custom Modular Homes.
Custom Designed Modular Homes are More Popular
Modular homes from Tidewater Custom Modular Homes are catering more and more to high-end homebuyers with customized, amenity-filled homes.
Homeowners in the Virginia who want to design and build their own homes are building modular homes because modular is just as luxurious and just as sturdy as traditionally built homes, or more so. However, modular homes are built faster and in climate controlled factories, facts that many who are building homes like.
When folks choose to build a home, they want a custom home. They are building because they want a new home, but they want a new home that fits their needs, their hobbies and their families. Most new home builders do not want a cookie cutter home. They may want a cape style home, but they may want one with an extra bedroom, a studio, or a wine cellar.
With modular construction, buyers can choose from standard home floor plans and make changes as they see fit, or they can work with an architect to have a home designed that can then be adapted for modular construction.
For more information on building a custom designed modular home with amenities, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
Modular Homes Are Changing Their Old Reputation
Modular homes are changing their reputation, as climate-controlled home-building factories increasingly cater to high-end home buyers and investors with customized, amenity-filled homes.
Real estate agents are coming across more and more modular homes being built and put on the market, a sign that homeowners and homebuilders are seeing these homes as luxurious and just as sturdy as traditional homes built on site.
When they show these high-end homes, people don't know they are modular. Interest in modular construction is growing because there is a strong market for new homes with more amenities. Modular homes are really about customization and giving the client what they want.
Modular home construction is getting away from the old-school way of sitting down with a catalog and picking a house. Now you can build anything you want.
Another advantage of modular construction is that while prospective buyers can dicker with traditional contractors or home sellers, pricing on modular homes is less flexible. Once a price is quoted, it's set.
Modular homes also save on labor costs because builders can buy products in bulk rather than for specific projects and can avoid extreme weather that can delay construction.
For more information on building a custom designed modular home, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
Excerpts - Post Gazette
Modular Homes on the Rise
Factory-built modular homes appear to be on the rise, as climate-controlled home-building factories are increasingly are catering to high-end home buyers and investors in the region with customized, amenity-filled homes.
Edward Mathis, a Re/Max agent for 12 years, has recently come across more than a few modular homes being built and put on the market, a sign that homeowners and homebuilders are seeing these homes as luxurious and just as sturdy as traditional homes built on site.
In the United States, about 3% of homes are modular homes.
Mathis said that when he shows high-end modular homes, people don't know they are modular. He said that he thinks interest will grow because there is a strong market for new homes with more amenities.
"It's really about customization and giving the client what they want," Mathis said.
Modular homes are getting away from the old-school way of sitting down with a catalog and picking a house. Whereas now you can pretty much build almost anything you want.
For more information on modular construction, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
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VA Guarantee for Modular Homes
The VA will guarantee loans for prefab homes and modular construction. However, it's all about risk. So, here is what is important to remember, and what is not.
A. The VA does not loan the money, it guarantees a portion of the loan that the lenders or banks make for the purchase of you modular home. That means that the VA takes the risk out of the loan by assuring that (typically) 25% of the loan will be paid off. It is truly the only government guaranty available on the market.
B. Lenders lend the money. These lenders are mortgage companies and banks who rely upon the VA Guaranty to make your loan. Lenders honor the rules of the financial markets, rules that are set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
A modular home is not the same as a manufactured home for VA purposes. Although the parts or sections of a modular home are built in the factory and then moved to the building site, the home must still be put up and completed at the building site. A veteran may obtain a loan to purchase a modular home under VA's regular home loan program.
Modular Homes
These can sometimes be called prefab homes. The pieces of the home are actually built in a factory. They are then shipped to your building site, assembled, wired, finished, equipped with sinks and furnaces, connected to utilities, inspected and handed over, all in the space of a few days. The result is a custom designed, newly built home with everything brand new. This approach to new home ownership can often be the best possible bang for your buck. And, banks lend on modular homes the same as a stick built house.
However, there is sometimes confusion in the Fannie Mae Freddie Mac world about manufactured homes and modular homes. You and your loan officer need to approach with care to make certain that everyone understands that the VA term for manufactured home is not the same as that often used in the residential mortgage world.
Bottom line
For modular homes, if otherwise qualified for the loan, the VA will guaranty the loan and the lenders will do the deal.
For more information on modular homes for veterans, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
Excerpts - Ezine
Modular Home Facts
Modular homes are constructed in an environmentally protected factory. The quality control methods can now be applied to home construction. A better built, quality controlled home is now available to homeowners.
The cost savings can be significant, up to 30%. The benefits of a modern assembly line, low waste, reusable designs, and bulk material buy savings bring down the costs for new modular homes.
Modular construction offers shorter, more predictable building schedules. The home is constructed on a set schedule from the factory. When it is delivered to the property, it can be weather tight the same day. The amount of effort to finish and move in is minimal and the time and stress is reduced.
Modular homes are not mobile homes. They are built to local and states building codes.
Modular homes offer a great way to build a new home economically. It provides a way to build, even during inclement weather when all other construction has stopped. With interest rates so low, and the slow season approaching for builders, no one should pass up the opportunity to build a new modular home. Contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
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The Many Pro's of Modular Construction
If you are considering building a new home, you should understand modular construction and understand the pro’s of buying one.
1. Modular homes can be constructed almost anywhere.
2. They are generally more affordable, in dollars and time, than stick built homes.
3. The floor plan can be customized.
4. Modular homes are built and in “move-in condition” much faster than stick built homes.
5. With modular construction there are no weather, worker or material delays. Also, there are no construction material thefts from the site.
6. These homes are factory built and must comply to all local and state building codes. They are also 3rd party inspected while being constructed in the factory.
7. Most modular homes will save energy.
8. You can easily add more rooms or additions in the future.
9. Modular homes stay beautiful for years and appreciate in value just like traditionally built homes.
For more information on modular homes, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
Understanding Modular Construction
Many people are hesitant to consider modular homes because they think that the construction design is limited, but that is no longer the case. In fact, just like with stick built homes, the first phase of modular construction is designing your floor plan.
Modular homes are then constructed and assembled using factory production methods. Each section of the home are made by expert builders in a factory. After each section is done, a separate team of workers inspects the quality of their work.
This quality inspection process is just one reason why many people highly prefer modular or prefabricated homes. And since they're made inside a controlled environment, there are no imperfections and weather related damages or delays.
If you have limited time, modular construction is a perfect choice. Modular home construction is so efficient that you can have your home ready in just a few weeks.
For more information on modular homes, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
Excerpts - Ezine
Warmest Holiday Wishes and Appreciation From Tidewater Custom Modular Homes
We warmly and humbly reflect upon calendar year 2012 with a genuine sense of professional accomplishment and appreciation for both our clients and those of you following our blog. The final quarter of every calendar year is fun for us as we expand our custom modular home product and service offerings. Today, however, is a not a day to look forward. Today is a day to look back and reflect upon the relationships created in 2012 and to those of you spending your first Holiday season in your new Tidewater Custom Modular Home.
We also extend our deepest appreciation to all of you for your testimonials and referrals that make TC Modular Homes the recognized leader for both quality and value in custom modular home construction across Newport News, Hampton, and Virgina Beach.
With great anticipation for helping more dreams come true in 2013, we wish you all the warmest of the Holiday season.
Modular Homes vs. Site Built Homes
In modular construction, the framing, roofing, plumbing, cabinetry, interior finish, heating, air conditioning, and electric wiring are exactly what you would expect in a conventional stick built home. The main difference is the location of construction. Stick built homes are built right on-site, exposing the material to inclement weather, vandalism, and other adverse conditions.
Modular homes are constructed in climate-controlled facilities, which protects the materials from degradation. The modules are then transported from the facility to the site. This means that modular homes need to be extremely sturdy. Therefore, gluing and screwing are used to ensure sturdiness during travel. Also, modular homes must comply with interstate and local building codes which means they are stronger, higher quality homes.
The costs for modular construction are also lower than site-built construction for two main reasons: 1) building material is purchased in bulk and 2) construction is handled in an efficient, assembly-like manner. This translates into an average 20% savings for modular built homes.
Modular homes can also be constructed in as little as 12 weeks. This is because modular homes are built indoors using full-time indoor crews. As a result, modular companies do not suffer the no shows, bad weather, and other common time concerns of the traditional contractor.
For more information on modular construction, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.
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