Progress in 2008 means a lot of things to Parkhurst Homes and Estates.
With the housing crisis in Michigan and the nation, a lot of homeowners are going back to the basics. Too many have found their housing payments too much to handle and are looking at manufactured housing in a land lease community, such as Parkhurst Estates, as an alternative.
Parkhurst Homes is a 53-year-old family owned company selling high-end modular and manufactured housing, located at 1540 S. Lapeer Rd. in Oxford.
According to Sharon Crowe of Parkhurst Homes, many of their clients are loving the idea of a house and site fee payment that ranges from $550-$850 a month without feeling like they’re giving up anything.
‘They still enjoy the joys of home ownership without the worry of big payments and up-keep,? she said. ‘They enjoy their own lot with flowers and trees and many planned activities in the community.?
Parkhurst Estate residents also can enjoy a private lake with a beach and great fishing, a newly renovated community center great for showers and birthday parties, and if you love golf, Oxford Hills Golf & Country Club is right across the street. Parkhurst is also located within the Lake Orion School District.
Parkhurst Homes range from 1,000-2,000 square-feet and can include a garage, car port and up to four bedrooms.
One special option is the Suite Retreat, that features the bathroom of your dreams that can usually only be found in a $500,000 home.
You can own an oversized shower with glass surroundings, enjoy the large his and her vanity with brushed nickel fixtures, a fireplace and even a LCD flat panel TV and DVD player.
Whether you wish to build on your own private lot that you have purchased or in the planned manufactured home development of Parkhurst Estates, your Suite Retreat can be a reality.
Parkhurst has thousands of plans to choose from.
The charming Cape Cod style homes, like the 2,182-square-foot Ridgeport, offer his and her closets and a large master bathroom, while the 2,535-square-foot Crawford style features a covered front porch and luxurious garden bath.
Want something that’s not on one of the floor plans? Because Parkhurst custom-builds all of their homes from the ground up, any feature that’s available elsewhere can be added to a Parkhurst home.
Modular homes have 50 percent more lumber than other homes and drywall is installed with screws, not nails. They’re also built in a controlled factory environment and meet or exceed Michigan building codes.
Parkhurst builds year-round, so you don’t have to wait for the warm weather to move into your dream home.
Crowe said homes take about eight weeks to order and then one-to-three months to build, depending on the sitework that has to be done.
The first step to attaining your Parkhurst home is being pre-qualified for a construction draw loan. The homeowner then meets with a Parkhurst employee, who will work hard to meet all their expectations and needs while educating them about the building process.
Parkhurst Homes caters to many different kinds of customers. There are first-time home buyers and also the move-up buyers who typically wish to increase or decrease their living space.
If you’ve found yourself in a modern day credit crunch you may be surprised to find that home ownership is still an option. Parkhurst welcomes you to sit down and work with a housing consultant to see what they can do for you.
Parkhurst Homes is open 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and Saturday from Noon-4 p.m. through April.
Hours are extended until 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday from May to September. For more information, contact Parkhurst Homes at (248) 693-8812, or visit them online at www.parkhurst-homes.com.