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Summit View Receives Neighborhood Award

Barbara Hames | Posted: 01/06/2021
Hames’ Summit View manufactured home community was humbled and honored to receive recognition for its post-storm neighborhood cleanup efforts.

Own Your Home when you’re 30? Here’s How

Barbara Hames | Posted: 12/09/2020
How many 30 year olds can say they own their home outright? When Gabrielle is 30, she'll be one of them!

Harry and the Helping Hands

Barbara Hames | Posted: 11/05/2020
There were silver linings to the devastating August 10 derecho storm. With no power, TV or internet, neighbors got to know each other better. At Hames Homes, we got to know our residents better.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Barbara Hames | Posted: 09/30/2020
Right after the August 10 derecho storm blew through Cedar Rapids, Hames residents did what they do best – got out and helped.

We Survived the Derecho, Our Homes Did, Too.

Barbara Hames | Posted: 09/02/2020
You never realize or appreciate the manufactured home construction and installation standards until you’re hit by hurricane force winds. We’ve got proof – they’re effective.

Manufactured Homes - Built to Last

Barbara Hames | Posted: 07/30/2020
The myth of the "disposable home" is a thing of the past. Today's manufactured homes last as long as site-built houses.

What to Expect when Financing your Mobile or Manufactured Home

Barbara Hames | Posted: 06/30/2020
Hames Homes is your “One Stop Shop” for purchasing and financing your next manufactured home. We have new and used mobile homes for sale in beautiful neighborhoods, and we can also provide financing options as well as homeowner’s insurance.

A Small Home is Better than a Big Mortgage

Barbara Hames | Posted: 05/26/2020
Manufactured homeowners spend less on housing and more on things they want to do. You can take that to the bank! (Pun intended.)