When people hear the term “modular home,” they often picture something basic, boxy, or cookie-cutter. It is a common misconception that modular...

Finding the Perfect Floor Plan

Finding the perfect floor plan is often the most enjoyable part of planning a new home. For those considering modular...

Navigating Local Expertise and Site Preparation

Building a custom home is an exciting process, yet many people wonder how to manage the different...

Building a Home in the Midwest

Building a home in a rural area comes with unique challenges. From limited access to skilled labor and unpredictable...

Myth 1: Modular Homes Are Just Trailer Homes

This is one of the most common misconceptions, and it is completely false. Modular homes are not...

Modular Home Sales Center = The Retailer or Dealer

What they do: A sales center is the retail face of the modular home industry. They work directly...

New Home Decisions

Buying or building a new home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but it is also one of the most stressful. From...

Financing Made Simple

One of the most common questions buyers ask is, “Can I finance a modular home like a traditional house?” The answer is yes....

The History of Homeownership and the Rise of Modular Living

Homeownership has long been considered a cornerstone of the American Dream. Nowhere is...

Modular Homes: Built to the Same Standards as Stick-Built

One of the biggest misconceptions in the housing market is that modular homes are somehow...

A Nation of Builders, A Shift in Choices

Every year, millions of Americans make one of the biggest decisions of their lives, buying a home. But not...

Five Reasons to Choose a Modular Home Over a Stick-Built Home in the Midwest

When building a new home in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, or the...

What You Get for Your Investment

Thinking about exploring the idea of building a new home? One of the first questions is always, “How much will it...

Explained Design Options, Feature Choices

Many future homeowners wonder if modular homes can be customized to fit personal taste and lifestyle. The...

Before Building a Modular Home: Explained

Several essential steps must be completed before a modular home arrives on site to prepare the land for...

History of Modular

The idea of factory-built housing has been around far longer than most people realize. What began as an experiment in efficiency...

How Modular Homes Fit Rural and Small-Town Lifestyles

Across the Midwest, more people are embracing the peace, space, and community of rural and...

Quality Materials and Warranties from Rochester Homes

When you build with Rochester Homes, you are not just choosing a floor plan, you are choosing...

Rochester Homes Delivers True Custom Modular Living

When most people begin researching new homes, they often compare production homes versus custom...

Understanding the Real Difference

When it comes to building a new home, one of the most common questions we hear is: What is the difference between...

Rochester Homes vs. Champion vs. Clayton

When choosing between modular home manufacturers, looking beyond the surface and understanding the...

Terminology at Rochester Homes

When you begin exploring modular homes, you may notice words and phrases that are new or unfamiliar. At Rochester...

Building a New Home

At Rochester Homes we make the process of building a new home simple, guided, and as stress-free as possible. From the very first...

Modular Home Building

When someone chooses to build a modular home, they are not simply selecting a floor plan, they are beginning a partnership...

Modular vs. Site-Built Homes

For many families, the cost of building a new home is one of the most important factors in making a decision. While...