Modular Homes VA Blog

There is very little difference in the look or livability of a manufactured or modular homes in comparison to a traditional on-site built home. How is it possible to move such a large and complex home to a new site? The modules are built in a climatically controlled factory to exacting standards. Then they are...

Not only is interest in modular construction up in Virginia, it is up country wide. Why? More and more people are becoming educated in home construction options while making their decision to build or buy. In a world where we have grown accustomed to immediate gratification with higher quality, modular homes are the perfect solution...

At Tidewater Custom Modular Homes, we recently saw this question asked and thought we would share the response with you: VA does offer loans on manufactured housing for eligible veterans. But not all vets are guaranteed a loan. If you have trouble locating a lender for a manufactured home contact a modular home dealer in...

There is a saying: “You wouldn’t build a car in the woods, so why would you build a house outside."  Stick-built homes get mired down with uncontrolled factors such as weather that can drive up costs and throw off schedules. The construction of modular homes can provide home buyers with considerable cost and time savings,...

Energy-efficient modular homes can save consumers $4.6 billion in energy costs over the next 20 years according to a new study released today. The study highlights the economic benefits of energy savings for the 17 million people living in modular homes across the country. In modular homes, energy efficiency not only cuts energy waste, but...

These days, there are many modular construction options available that are green, beautiful, well-made, and often lower-cost. Modular homes can be homes or cabins/cottages, modular additions, a backyard studios, offices, or in-law house. Modular homes come in a wide range of sizes, from one bedroom spaces and small units to larger sized homes. They are...

Modular homes are gaining in popularity because of their various benefits. Cost efficient, time efficient, energy efficient and arguably more durable than traditional construction. Modular houses are those houses that are built off site. Modules are constructed and assembled in factories and are transported to the site to be assembled on the foundation. Kitchens, bedrooms...

With today’s housing market, low housing lot prices and low interest rates, many people are contemplating building a new home. While contractors who build traditional stick built homes have seen a downturn in business over the years, modular construction at Tidewater Custom Modular Homes has remained steady. Why? Because we build high-quality, attractive homes, in...

Finally, it seems like people are beginning to realize that modular homes may be a better way to build their dream home. More and more people are asking us if the homes they want to build might be more efficient if they do it through modular construction instead of traditional. Many people have the misconception...

Modular homes have many advantages and benefits over traditionally built homes. Modular homes have also become much more environmentally friendly. Some people think that you don’t have any flexibility when it comes to modular homes, but the opposite is true. Tidewater Custom Modular Homes is flexible and able to tailor your modular home floor plan...