Blog - New Durham Estates

February 3, 2026

5 Surprising Reasons Manufactured Home Communities Beat Private Land

Thinking about manufactured homeownership? Before you start shopping for land, consider this: manufactured home communities might actually be the smarter choice. According to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), more than 22 million Americans have already...

January 30, 2026

Your 2026 Month-by-Month Guide to Buying a Manufactured Home in a Land Lease Community

Thinking about buying a manufactured home in 2026? The key to success is preparation and timing. At New Durham Estates, we’ve created this month-by-month guide that breaks down exactly what you need to know and...

January 28, 2026

Smart Timing: Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Manufactured Home Purchase

Most people think spring is the best time to buy a home. But if you’re considering a manufactured home, starting your journey in winter could be one of the smartest decisions you make. Here’s why...

January 20, 2026

Manufactured Home Myth #2: They Don’t Appreciate In Value

If you’ve spent time researching manufactured homes or are looking into buying one, you may have heard this myth more than once: manufactured homes don’t appreciate in value. It’s one of the main concerns homebuyers...

January 13, 2026

Your Tax Return: The Springboard to Homeownership in 2026

Tax season is here, and for many, that refund check represents the biggest single sum of money received all year. What if this year’s return became the key to your own front door? The Down...

January 8, 2026

Manufactured Home Myth #1: They Haven’t Changed Since the 1970s

As we kick off 2026, we will be running a blog series on common misconceptions about manufactured housing. Manufactured housing has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 50 years, but many people still picture...

January 6, 2026

2026 Is Your Homeownership Year: The Manufactured Home Path

New year, new possibilities. While others are resolving to hit the gym or learn a new language, what if this is the year you finally become a homeowner? With an affordable housing shortage, rising costs,...

December 18, 2025

The December Home Search Advantage: Why Off-Season Is the Time to Find Your Manufactured Home

When most homebuyers pack away their house-hunting plans alongside their holiday decorations, savvy buyers are discovering a secret: December might just be the smartest time to make your move. While conventional wisdom suggests spring is...

December 16, 2025

Housing Market Trends 2025: Why Manufactured Homes Are Rising to Meet America’s Biggest Challenge

In 2025, the affordable housing crunch turned into a crisis in many communities across the country, including our own. While many housing solutions became out of reach for most Americans, manufactured housing rose in popularity...

December 12, 2025

Debunking Common Myths About Manufactured Home Living

If you’ve ever considered manufactured home living, you’ve probably heard some outdated stereotypes and misconceptions. Let’s separate fact from fiction and explore the truth about modern manufactured homes. Home ownership of manufactured homes is growing,...