Chris McDonald's (chrismcdonald) Blog

Modular to the rescueIn early 2007, Deer Valley began taking its expertise into the modular housing business. The move opens a new market segment and presents the opportunity for introducing much greater architectural freedom for the exterior of the company's homes than is available in the tradit...

Want to buy a house? Want maximum value for your dollar? Go modular. As taxes and insurance costs increase in the geographic areas in which "baby boomers" are relocating, the search for high quality, affordable housing is surging. The factory built home industry seems to offer the most promising ...

Most people have it backwards when shopping for a modular home or manufactured home. Many focus on selecting a builder without any knowledge of the manufacturers. It is important to first learn about the manufacturers and the types of homes they build before choosing a builder. If you're a builde...

Patriot Homes of Alabama offers exciting, innovative plans that are also functional in every way. From small to large, we devise plans with the way customers live today. Not only do we offer exciting plans, but we build those plans into homes for today's busy families using name brand materials s...

Patriot Homes, Inc., established in 1972, is a leading builder of manufactured and systems-built modular housing, with four operational production facilities and more than 750 employees in Indiana, Texas, and Alabama. The building centers operate under the names of EnergyMate Homes, Crystal Valle...

Chris McDonaldHometown Lenders, LLC 1029 Cumberland DriveAuburn, AL 36830(770) 757-6481 chris.mcdonald@hometownlendersllc.com http://www.auburnopelikamortgage.com/  Cultivating a masterpiece lawnCultivating lush, green grass can be a challenge for anyone and preparation and maintenance are the ke...

January's Personal Income ad Outlays data was released this morning, showing a 0.3% rise in income and a 0.4% increase in spending. Both were a little stronger than expected, but have not had a negative impact on bonds or mortgage rates.The second report of the day was the University of Michigan'...

You've read it in the paper and seen it on TV - right now is the time to consider investment property opportunities.  If you're considering an investment property, you should choose a mortgage professional with the knowledge and experience to help you reach your goals. I specialize in investment ...

"If you want to make money, you need to invest in agriculture," Jim Cramer told viewers of his "Mad Money" TV show Tuesday. He then introduced his new "Fabulous Five" list of agriculture stocks, including Mosaic (MOS - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr), Potash (POT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr), Agrium...

Thursday's bond market has opened up sharply following weaker than expected economic news and early stock losses. The major stock indexes are showing sizable losses with the Dow down 134 points and the Nasdaq down 22 points. The bond market is currently up 30/32, which with yesterday's late rally...