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March 24, 2026

Your Q2 Guide to Buying a Manufactured Home: Expert Advice on How to Find the Perfect Home

Spring has sprung, and at New Durham Estates, it arrived early. Homes in our community are moving fast this March, and the momentum heading into Q2 is strong. If you’ve been thinking about making a...

March 18, 2026

What’s in Your Site Fee? A Homeowner’s Guide to Understanding What You’re Paying For

If you’re exploring manufactured home community living or you’re already a resident wondering exactly what your monthly site fee covers, you’re asking the right question. Site fees (what used to be called “lot rent”) are...

March 11, 2026

Your Spring Manufactured Home Maintenance Checklist: Get Your Home Ready for the Season

We’ve had our first few warm days, which means that spring is slowly tiptoeing in. This also means that the worst of the winter weather is most likely behind us, and it’s the perfect time...

March 5, 2026

There’s No Better Place to Welcome Spring Than New Durham Estates

There’s something about a long Northwest Indiana winter that makes spring feel genuinely earned, and this one has truly been earned. The gray skies, the frozen ground, the weeks of snow and ice, all of...

March 3, 2026

The Truth About Manufactured Home Resale Value

There’s a myth that gets repeated so often, people take it for granted: that manufactured homes lose value over time. We hear it all the time. And we’re here to set the record straight. The...

February 26, 2026

Spring Market Preview: What to Expect in Manufactured Home Sales

Spring is traditionally the busiest season in real estate, and 2026 is shaping up to be a strong one for manufactured housing. Whether you’re a first-time buyer finally ready to make a move or someone...

February 24, 2026

Loving Life at New Durham Estates: An Interview with New Community Residents

Sam Magruder and Joanne Burton, an older adult couple, moved to New Durham Estates just a few months ago, and they haven’t looked back. We sat down with this couple, who met just one year...

February 19, 2026

Kitchens and Baths To Love in Your Home at New Durham Estates

All month, we’ve been talking about loving where you live in honor of Valentine’s Day. Today, we are looking at the heart of the home for many, the kitchen. It is where meals are shared,...

February 17, 2026

Manufactured Home Financing 101: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been dreaming of homeownership but feel priced out of the housing market, a manufactured home might be the solution you’ve been looking for. Manufactured homes cost significantly less than site-built homes, often around...

February 12, 2026

Love Your Community, Love Your Home: A Conversation with Holly & Mike

At New Durham Estates, we believe home is more than just four walls; it’s the people who wave from their cars, neighbors who text to check if you need anything from the store, and the...