Energy Efficiency Archives - New Durham Estates

May 14, 2026

Downsizing Without Downgrading: A Guide for Empty Nesters and Retirees

Have you been wondering if downsizing is the best choice for you? Downsizing does not have to mean downgrading. It is a chance to create a home that fits your current needs and future goals....

April 24, 2026

Your Summer Cooling Guide for Your Manufactured Home: Keeping Bills Low When the Mercury Rises

Earlier this week, we shared tips on how to make your home more energy-efficient in support of Earth Day. Continuing this theme today, we are sharing cost-saving tips to stay cool in the upcoming summer...

April 15, 2026

Energy Star Manufactured Homes: What You’re Actually Saving

Rising energy costs have been on the radar for a while, but the conversation seems especially poignant at the moment. You might be asking what high energy costs and manufactured housing have in common, a...

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...

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...

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...

November 20, 2025

Why a Manufactured Home Is One of the Smartest Buys in Today’s Housing Market

The current housing market has left many potential homeowners feeling priced out and frustrated, feeling that homeownership is something they can never achieve. With median home prices climbing year after year, and traditional construction costs...