The Hames Blog
News and Information for current and prospective homeowners
Apr 26, 2023
Why Does Hames Homes Fly the POW/MIA Flag?
Hames steadfastly flies "You Are Not Forgotten" to honor service members still missing.
Mar 30, 2023
Are Hames Manufactured Home Communities Safe?
Hames-The Homes People® go “above and beyond” to ensure Grand View and Summit View manufactured home communities in Cedar Rapids have safe and secure environments. No one can guarantee zero issues, but the Hames family takes extraordinary efforts to ensure the well-being of its residents.
Feb 28, 2023
The First Question You Need to Ask a Manufactured Home Dealer
Before you start looking for a manufactured or mobile home for sale, you need the answer to this question.
Jan 31, 2023
Hames Continually Monitors New Trends in Manufactured Housing
Curtis Hames and Clint Aldeman from the Hames Homes sales office kicked off the new year by visiting the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show.
Dec 15, 2022
Are Manufactured Homes Good Options for First-Time Home Buyers?
Yes! Manufactured homes (formerly called “mobile homes” or “trailers”) in a planned, managed community are great ways to start home ownership.
Nov 30, 2022
A Thanksgiving Blessing . . . Courtesy of Hames
A letter from Grand View Village residents, Tom and Sheryl Church
Oct 25, 2022
Ten Tips for Financing a Mobile or Manufactured Home
Interest rates are increasing, but good financing is still available for manufactured homes.
Sep 27, 2022
Recipe for Housing Happiness
Hames Homes is partnering with the Cedar Rapids Gazette to sponsor the Kids Cooking series each month. Since we’re in a culinary state of mind, we’re sharing our own wonderful housing recipe!
Aug 30, 2022
Say Goodbye to Your Old House
“How can we say goodbye to the house where we raised our kids?” homebuyers lament. It’s easy to break free. Just follow the sample letter below.