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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 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 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...

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 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...