News and Information for current and prospective homeowners
Nov 26, 2025
5 Reasons a Hames Home Beats Apartment Living Every Time
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.
Oct 21, 2025
What Is a Data Plate on a Manufactured Home — and Why It Matters
If you’ve ever taken a close look inside your manufactured home, you might have noticed a small white sheet of paper with official-looking information printed on it. That’s your data plate — and it’s an important part of your home’s identity.
Sep 24, 2025
Hames Homes and Garden View Homes at the Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes
We are proud to share that Hames Homes and our sister company, Garden View Homes, are once again partnering with the Greater Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes this fall!
Aug 27, 2025
Understanding Manufactured Home Titles in Iowa
Understanding how a title works on a manufactured home can be challenging. We are here to help clarify.
Jul 25, 2025
You Belong in a Hames Home - Part 3: Condo Shoppers and Owners
If you’ve been considering a condo, or already own one, you may want to take a closer look at what a Hames manufactured home has to offer. You might be surprised by just how much more you can get for your money, your lifestyle, and your peace of mind.
Jun 22, 2025
You Belong in a Hames Home - Part 2: Young Families and First-Time Homebuyers
Is the home buying process overwhelming? Struggling to figure out financing and what your actual monthly costs will be? Come see how easy home ownership can be at Hames
May 26, 2025
You Belong in a Hames Home – Part 1: Downsizers
Is your real estate home too big? Too much space to maintain, too many stairs to get up and down? Come see how easy home ownership can be in a Hames Home.
Apr 25, 2025
Meet the Hames Homes Sales Team
We know making a big purchase can be challenging. Come meet the team that will make it easy and fun!
Mar 29, 2025
Are Hames Manufactured Home Communities Safe?
Hames The Homes People take extensive measures to ensure the safety and security of residents in Grand View and Summit View communities in Cedar Rapids.