5 Reasons a Hames Home Beats Apartment Living Every Time
November 26, 2025
When you’re comparing housing options in Eastern Iowa, the choice often comes down to this: keep renting an apartment… or take the step into a home of your own. At Hames Homes, we hear from people every day who are ready for more privacy, more freedom, and more value for their monthly payment. If you’re wondering what makes manufactured homeownership so different from apartment living, here are five real-life advantages our homeowners rave about — every single day.
1. No shared walls. More privacy.
Apartment living can get loud… fast. Footsteps above you, music next door, hallway noise — all of it becomes part of your daily routine. In a Hames home, all four walls belong to you. Even though we carefully screen every applicant in our communities, we believe privacy is something you should never have to compromise on.
2. Your own driveway — every single day.
Forget circling big apartment parking lots or hoping for a close spot. Every Hames homeowner enjoys convenient off-street parking right at their home site. It’s simple, stress-free, and part of what makes our communities so easy to live in.
3. One-floor living = comfort and convenience.
No stairs. No long hallways. No hauling groceries — or kids — up multiple flights. Manufactured homes offer true single-level living that’s ideal for:
- families with small children
- homeowners who use wheelchairs or walkers
- anyone who prefers a layout that’s easy to navigate
Life is easier when everything you need is on one level.
4. Laundry day without the workout.
In an apartment, laundry often means stairs… or even leaving the building altogether. In a Hames home, your washer and dryer are on the same level as your living space. No trekking up and down floors. No hauling baskets across icy parking lots. Just easy, comfortable living.
5. A locally owned community that cares.
Hames communities are proudly locally owned and operated. That means no off-site corporate ownership and no distant call centers.
Our community members have:
- On-site emergency management available 24/7
- Beautifully maintained parks and green spaces
- Playgrounds, storm shelters, a soccer field, dog park, and community rooms
When you choose a Hames community, you’re choosing neighbors, not numbers.
Ready to see what homeownership feels like?
Let us show you how easy owning a home can be. Explore available homes, tour a community, and ask us anything — we’re here to help.
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