Ken Semler – Page 2

11 Sep

Modular Gives Homebuyers Exactly What They are Looking for in a Home

By Ken Semler
In imf, Industry Insights

Home sales today are off the charts. Interest rates are now at historic lows! Realtors and home builders are all busy. Homebuyers are doing their research and looking at homes on the internet. Four items seem to be at the top of the search list for those investigating building...

04 Sep

Now is a Great Time to Build a Home – Despite Lumber Price Increases

By Ken Semler
In imf, Industry Insights

In the last six months, lumber prices have drastically increased. By drastically, we are talking by more the double the price they were at in March. This has driven the price of a house up sharply as we approach the end of the year. But we have also seen,...

28 Aug

Harnessing the Power of Off-Site Construction

By Ken Semler
In imf

Residential off-site construction is the term used to describe the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of a home’s elements at a location other than its final installed location. The post Harnessing the Power of Off-Site Construction appeared first on Impresa Modular.

10 Jul

Are We About to See a New Normal in Home Construction?

By Ken Semler
In imf, Industry Insights

Perhaps the most famous quote attributed to Henry Ford is this: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” While most people agree that Ford never actually said this, it does illustrate a great point. People don’t know exactly what they want until...

03 Jul

Should COVID-19 Make You Think Twice About Buying a Used Home?

By Ken Semler
In imf, Industry Insights

COVID has also changed the way many people think about the livability of floor plans. Over the past 20 years, the move has been towards open floor plans. The kitchen, dining room, and family room have blended into one large great room. Formal dining rooms and living rooms have...

19 Jun

The Seven Emotional Steps of Building a Custom Modular Home

By Ken Semler
In Modular Home Construction

Building a custom modular home is a process. A process that is done successfully thousands of times across the country every year. You can look at builder websites, on social media sites, and at brochures and see beautifully finished custom homes. But it isn’t your ... Read More The post...

01 Jun

Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough – Except When Building a Home in Most of the U.S.

By Ken Semler
In imf, Industry Insights

How do you know that the new home you are living in meets current building code? Does your state observe a written building code? Does your state, county, or city require a building permit to build a new home? What does getting a building permit ... Read More The post...

15 May

Modular Isn’t Just for Houses Anymore

By Ken Semler
In Modular Home Construction

Hotels, colleges, franchises, and many others are facing the same issue as every custom home builder in the U.S. today, a shortage of skilled construction workers. Just like custom home builders, they require quality construction for their commercial construction efforts. Not only do they need ... Read More The post...

08 May

Which Credit Score Will Your Lender Use?

By Ken Semler
In Modular Home Construction

If you are going to borrow money to build your new custom home, that means you will typically have a construction loan and a conventional mortgage. Because a construction loan has more risk for a lender (who wants to foreclose on a half-built home?), the ... Read More The post...

24 Apr

Aim Small, Miss Small

By Ken Semler
In Industry Insights

“Aim Small, Miss Small.” While some might think that was just a line from the Mel Gibson movie The Patriot, it was actually the advice given to both Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger by the film’s technical advisor when