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Are you looking for a place for your parents to live? Perhaps you want to help your grown children buy their first home. Or, perhaps you want to own a rental property for additional income. Consider building. But not just building any home, build a multi-family modular home.  Multi-family housing is a growing trend for families today.  

What do we mean by multifamily homes? A multi family home is like a townhouse; any number of homes that share common walls. There is a trend of extended families investing in modular multi-family housing either to care for parents or to combat the tough economy.

Traditionally, in order to keep parents out of assisted living homes is to build an addition on your existing home, an “in-law suite”.  But that is not as easy as it sounds, and actually could take longer than building a new, multi family modular home.

Many homeowners are interested in buying a rental property. Build one. Buying that property outright is challenging. Building a two family modular home is faster and less expensive. You have your new home and a rental home all at once.

For more information on multi-family modular homes in New England, contact Avalon Building Systems.

Avalon Building Systems has been in the modular home building industry for many years.  We continue to provide unmatched service to our customers while many of our competitors are barely surviving or have closed.  

You should always be mindful of who are working with when it comes to building a home.  A strong reputation based on customer satisfcation and quality service is a must.  Did you know that many "modular home"companies in  business are not even builders but marketing companies who have no experience or knowledge of design and construction?  We are experts in the design and construction of modular homes and have many, many years of experience in both areas.

Equally important is the fact that we are truly thankful for our customers.  We take tremendous pride in delivering a high quality product and service that exceeds expectations and is unmatched by the competition.  It is these two main elements that have enabled us to always remain successful even in difficult economic conditions.  Please be careful who you choose your home builder.  This decision alone can either make your dreams come true or trun inot a nightmare.

We like to offer a wide variety of floor plans for our customers and because of this our customers usually find the floor plan that directly matches their needs. Some of our customers choose to customize floor plans and we are happy to work with you toward this end. We enjoy being a part of our customer's dream for a magnificently built modular home. If you select one of our standard modular home plans, it will save you time and simplify the home building decision process since the design, engineering, and pricing have already been done by us. If you're having trouble selecting a floor plan, then you’ve come to the right place. We would like to share with you some insider tips to select a floor plan that is right for you.

When looking through our selection of modular home plans, do not be misled by the pairing of modular home floor plans and exterior drawings into thinking that you cannot make adjustments.  In fact, each of our floor plans for modular homes can have a multitude of exterior looks, and each exterior look can be applied to many different modular house floor plans. All of our standard modular home plans typically include a floor plan and an exterior elevation. The modular floor plans show the location and size of each room, while the elevations provide an idea of what the finished house will look like on the outside.  You can adjust the slope of the roof, add dormers and decorative gables, and opt for over-sized roof overhangs if you choose, regardless of what you see in the drawing. There are a multitude of additional items you can add to your modular home.

Avalon works with all of its customers to ensure happiness and quality in its design. Remember, we won’t be offended if you are not interested in our floor plans, we will work with you to design your home. Contact us today to get started on your dream home.

Building and buying a new modular home is exciting and there has never been a better time to build! There are many details to consider as you begin this process. Whether you’ve built several homes or this is your first, we’ll strive the make the experience a pleasant one. With the coming of springtime it is perfect weather to start thinking about building a dream home for you and your family.

We offer many different floor plans for you to choose from or we can build a custom design home for you. With our integrated SIP panel technology, building sturdy, reliable homes is what we have to offer for all of our valued customers. We also offer a vast array of information regarding modular technology and its benefits.When decided for a modular home please consider the following:

• What budget you are trying to stay within?
• Your time-frame for building your new home.
• The style of home you are looking to build.
• The area or area(s) you have interest in.

Contact us today should you have any questions regarding modular homes and their benefits. Be sure to navigate through our site to learn more about modular construction how you can have your beautiful dream home this coming spring.

Recent trends at the end of 2009 and thus far in 2010 has seen new customers considering modular homes in greater numbers. The largest group is those that normally spend $200,000 for a home but are looking to maximize their value while keeping the price within their budget. Modular homes boast greater value through better durability, larger square footage and more amenities compared to most equally-priced site-built homes. Given the continued pricing instability of new and existing homes, modular homes give a more stable value.

The sub-prime mortgage crisis has affected just about every form of housing within the country. Lending is more restrictive, current home inventories are still tremendous, and a large percentage is unable to make their current mortgage payments. And while the modular home industry has felt the effects, the impact has been much less than on the site-built housing industry.

In addition to modular homes offering a better value solution, modular home manufacturers and retailers are expanding their markets. By being more creative with the usage of SIPs, Avalon Building Systems has found new customers who benefit from this technology. Residents in MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT and NY area starting to look more and more at modular homes as well. Contact us today should you have any questions regarding modular homes or if you'd like to take a look at our custom built homes we have to offer.

It is a new year and more people are starting to turn their efforts green and in a more efficient approach. One of these growing trends is the use of modular construction. Not only is modular being used for homes but also buildings and offices as well. There are many, many benefits and features we can list but to make it simple, we'll provide a short summary of why modular construction works for years to come.

Lower Cost: Modular homes are built in factories and take advantage of "volume" pricing. The assembly line process allows for maximum labor efficiency.

Quality Control: Modular homes are built in a controlled environment and engineered for trouble-free durability. Quality control is maintained by constant inspection throughout the construction process.

High Quality Materials Less Waste: To insure a safe delivery of your home, modular homes are built exceptionally well, using high quality materials. Typically, 20%-30% lumber is saved and used for other projects, so nothing is wasted.

Peace of Mind: Modular homes come at a guaranteed price.

Quicker Build Time: Modular homes are stick built, using the same components and techniques as site built homes, but in a controlled, indoor environment - there are no weather delays, and your home is not exposed to the elements during construction. Lower utility costs/higher resale value! as most are built today, using ENERGY STAR appliances and companies are building homes that optimize comfort and savings with features that include leading-edge heating systems, additional insulation, advanced air-infiltration preventions packages, high performance windows and more!
Choices: And lots of them! Carpeting, vinyl, ceramic tile, interior doors, counter-tops - any component in the home!

Functionality: Built with floor plans for today's lifestyles - Ranches, Colonial, Bank style, and Multi-Family. Modular building offers you the chance to purchase a high quality home, customized to fit your tastes, lifestyle, and budget.

For most of us, our home is the largest, single investment we will ever make. With a modular home purchase, you can set your modular home on your land anywhere in the US.

Once you have ordered your new modular home and have chosen all the features you wish to have, Avalon will be in contact with you every step of the way throughout the building process. Once your home is delivered to your site, they will be there to insure that the rest of the development of lifting your home by crane onto your new foundation, getting utilities to the house, finishing any features you may have chosen for your elevation, including any special windows, basement, garage etc., and the roofing of your home. Contact us today to learn more about modular homes and see how they can turn your dream home into a reality.

If your in the market to buy a new home, buying a modular home could be your quickest, and most convenient avenue. Not to mention more cost efficient. You could be thinking of building a home, which can be a very long and drawn out process. When you build a home you pay periodic payments as the home is being built until the work is completed. You never really know for sure when the work is going to be completed. Most of the time you can not wait to be able to pay the General contractor, and the dealer, in full. As the home gets built, they constantly need funds to pay for materials and labor. Not only that, but many things can go wrong with construction. Man, this could be a big head-ache!!

When purchasing a modular home it is already built, so there are limited labor and materials needed to put the home in place. Generally our modular homes are owned by us and you actually don't pay for it until you take possession of the home, but it usually must be paid before you take possession. Most dealers and General contractors want to see proof of a secured loan, or whatever means you plan to pay for the home and land with, before they start the process of setting your home up. You may have to pay a ten percent deposit on your modular home, and pay the rest when finished.

Like building a new home or buying a home, getting a modular home requires a lot of thought. Along with a lot of thought and planning, you need to find the right financial institution or bank to get your loan for your new modular home. Some banks and institutions have loans already existing specifically for the purchase of a modular home, which could be better rates and interest than another type of loan. There are many avenues to take in the financing of a modular home, more now than ever. So, the most important thing to keep in mind is to be patient, and study, to see which one is right for you. Feel free to contact us to get started on your new modular dream home today!

With quality of product and service being of paramount importance to us, we thought we’d take a moment to discuss the Better Business Bureau (BBB), what they do, and what it means to earn their respect.  Most if not everyone is familiar with the BBB, but relatively few are familiar about the details of their evaluator process.  You’ve seen the BBB logo on our home page, by reading below you’ll learn about how we earn the right to proudly display that logo.

The BBB deals with a wide assortment of industries with home building being just one of many. They pride themselves on being an unbiased ethical agency and their long history truly trusted business practices has empowered that pride.   All of us at Avalon Building systems carry that same pride in our quality of product and service in part due to our uninterrupted qualification for the BBB seal of approval.   We are contractually obligated to uphold the BB’s “Standards for Trust” and we also agree to prioritize and resolve complaints that are filed against them with the BBB. This sets us apart from other businesses.  Non-BBB business is not required to be ethical or resolve complaints. Care to guess how many BBB complaints have been filed against Avalon throughout our entire history?  You guessed it…NONE!  Only compliments. Who would not be humbly proud of such a record.
 
When evaluating a business, BBB looks at many different factors.  Being accredited doesn't guarantee that a business earns the top grade of “A+”. In fact, there are many non-accredited businesses out there that treat customers well but do not rate near the perfect grade. Good business often get “C” ratings and below.  You need to realize that “A+” earners like us have demonstrated to the BBB that they are “over the top” in quality and service.  There are close to half-a-million Accredited Businesses in North America with a fraction of those rated A+.  
 
 When you ask us about a custom home or speak with us about one of our floor plans you will see the service reflected from the BBB. If you’d like to see the exact factors we were judged against by the BBB, navigate to and review the BBB review ratings page.  
 
When you team with Avalon Building Systems, you team with true and PROVEN professionals.  Let us go to work for you today!