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19 Interesting Things about Hames Homes

Barbara Hames | Posted: 08/22/2019
Hames-The Homes People ® just celebrated its Golden Anniversary. With 50 years under our belts, we thought you might like to know some fascinating facts about us.

13 Random Facts about Mobile and Manufactured Homes

Barbara Hames | Posted: 07/25/2019
Enjoy these fun and interesting particulars about factory-built homes.

An Open Letter from Norma Hames

Barbara Hames | Posted: 06/24/2019
1969 was the year of the Beatles, bell-bottom pants, and Woodstock music festival. It was also a good year for homeowners in Iowa, because they could now own a Hames home.

Hames Homes - 50 Years in Business!

Barbara Hames | Posted: 05/24/2019
From 600 square foot "trailers" to lovely 2400 square foot manufactured homes...factory built housing has evolved and Hames-The Homes People have too.

Do manufactured homes depreciate? No, they don’t.

Barbara Hames | Posted: 04/29/2019
There’s a lie/myth/falsehood floating around that mobile homes depreciate like cars. Here’s the realities:

Say Goodbye to Your Old Home

Barbara Hames | Posted: 02/25/2019
“How can we say goodbye to our old house where we raised our kids?” home buyers ask. It’s easy to break free. Just follow the sample letter below.

New York City Apartments vs. Midwest Mobile Homes

Barbara Hames | Posted: 01/31/2019
Bright lights, big city…who hasn’t thought of that? Wait! What? It will cost HOW much?

Warm and Cozy Mobile Homes

Barbara Hames | Posted: 12/31/2018
Thought about buying a mobile home for sale, but wondered if it would be comfortable in the winter? There are lots of easy, inexpensive ways to make your furnace your friend.