If you’re in the market for a new place to live, Fiesta Homes offers modular and mobile homes that fit your budget and your lifestyle…and fall is the perfect time to find yours!

What Makes Fall a Good House-Hunting Season

For many people, summer may seem to be the idea house-hunting season. Moves do not interfere with the school year, the weather is stable, it’s the time of year when other people are relocating, etc.

But fall presents a few major advantages when it comes to finding a new home:

Less competition

Statistically, fewer people are looking for a home in fall months, which may lead to buyer’s market conditions and the luxury of time to consider your options

Focus on energy-efficiency

With winter on its way, (prospective) homeowners shift their focus to the energy efficiency of their new home, and that can end up saving you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home compared to those who discovered too late that their home has insufficient insulation, outdated heating or cooling systems, etc.

You don’t have to settle for your current residence until next spring or summer. You can be in a new energy-efficient home in time to enjoy your new environment and the cost-savings by winter!

Why Consider a Mobile or Modular Home

If you are in the market for a new home, modular and mobile homes provide a number of benefits that conventional homes do not, including:

• Affordability
• Customizability
• Superior energy-efficiency
• Quality construction
• Fast availability

Fiesta Homes delivers modular and mobile homes made from the highest quality materials to ensure durability and curb appeal. Our models can be built-to order, allowing you to customize fixtures, features and colors.

To explore your options, contact us today. We offer factory-direct ordering and financing.

Do Mobile Homes Have Similar Square Footage?

Most traditional homes have square footage over 2000 feet. Custom-designed homes may have much larger area and some urban locations have specific restrictions for the sizes of homes. A mobile home can, in fact, match the size of traditional homes. Many floor plans are available in a gradient of sizes, moving up from 1400 to 1600 to 2000 square feet and more.

Mobile homes can also be shifted from one property to another if your family needs to relocate due to lifestyle changes or employment; you won’t have to leave behind a house that’s become comfortable and familiar to your family. Nor will you have to downgrade in size to a smaller, traditional home.

Can I Select a Floor Plan?

Choosing a traditional home can be a mix of choosing from available houses and arranging to have one built. This means selecting a floor plan and waiting for the house to be completed. Mobile homes have the same flexibility without the extensive wait required.

Fiesta Homes does offer customizable floor plans for mobile homes, including homes that measure over 2000 square feet. Multiple bedrooms, layout options and more are all aspects that can be adjusted based on your desires. You can have a home that’s just as beautiful, large and customizable as a traditional home and for far less in price.

To DIY or Not To DIY
DIY projects present opportunities to peruse Pinterest, watch YouTube and check out DIY blogs for ideas and how-to helps. There are loads of resources that allow you to adventure beyond the comfort zone of home improvement projects you’ve successfully completed in the past to try something new. However, before starting on any DIY project, you need to be realistic about two things:

1. Your budget
2. Your skills

For these reasons, you will likely want to avoid home improvement projects that require structural changes to your mobile or modular home. Consider getting a professional if your project requires:

• Room expansions
• Rewiring
• Plumbing

If you need recommendations for a local contractor, please contact us.

Cabin Fever Busters on a Budget
Having cautioned you about remodeling projects that are likely to run up costs and cause major headaches for unseasoned professionals, there are loads of DIY projects that can brighten, freshen and maximize your mobile or modular home on a budget. Here are some ideas:

Paint
One of the most budget-friendly ways to change the look and feel of the room is to give it a new color…or colors. Selecting coordinating primary (think walls), secondary (think trim and/or doors) and accent shades (think furnishings and wall hangings) can make the new look more sophisticated.

If painting just doesn’t challenge your creative side enough, consider adding a wall border—either wallpaper, trim or tile, giving you two separate paintable “palates”. Borders and plank paneling (usually on the lower half of the wall) can also add texture.

Light Fixtures
Both the amount of light and light sources can drastically change the look of a room, and light fixtures are generally easy enough to switch out without needing any in-depth electrical knowledge. Beautiful yet cost-effective light fixtures may be found during sales at home improvement stores, but secondhand stores like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore or warehouse outlets may have even better prices.

Cabinets
Cabinets, especially for the kitchen, may be one of the bigger ticket items you will purchase for a DIY remodel project, but new cabinetry can significantly alter the look and function of your space. Tight spaces, like in bathrooms, may also be “cabineted” with less-conventional storage solutions, like an old dresser with the back cut out.

If new cabinets are not in the budget, you can still change the look by changing the color. Many cabinets can be repainted or refinished after a quick sanding. Switching cabinet and drawer pulls can also make a difference, and decorative pulls may add a bit of whimsy to an otherwise “serious” room.

DIY home remodel projects may be the perfect cure for cabin fever because they can get you out of your house (even on cold days). Hunting for something unique at thrift shops, antique stores or estate sales are fun activities anyway, but they are even more rewarding when an incredible find becomes part of your mobile or modular home!

Best wishes on your DIY home improvement projects!