Comments on: EXCEL HOMES’ STARTING LINEUP SERIES: THE CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:12:07 +0000

Thanks Michael, one of the design premises for the for the entire Starting Line Up series was that basic home had to be built and shipped on a single carrier.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:01:49 +0000

Big thumbs up for this design. If both halves of this unit can fit onto a single trailer to keep shipping costs at a minimum, then I think Excel has a winner with this one.

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:03:43 +0000

We agree renderings are important and are working diligently to add more to our entire line up. With more than 270 standard plans however this takes time.

By: Greenotter

Greenotter — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:06:24 +0000

There are seniors who full-time in RVs less than 200 sq. ft., for whom one of these homes as a home base would be spacious, if they should decide to settle down.

I just counted Excel’s models and they already offer 14 different homes between 1000 and 1500 sq. ft., so this under 1000 sq. ft. was a gap that needed filling, especially in these hard times. The smaller a house, the less taxes, lower energy expenses, easier to clean, lower costs to repair and maintain.

My complaint is that why is Excel being so stingy or cryptic about presenting more virtual views of their new homes? I’d like to see an interior view of this one toward the porch, for example.

By: Howard

Howard — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:26:56 +0000

I have to dis-agree with Peggy. As a senior citizen this small house would be great. My wife hates to clean and since our grandchildren won’t visit (must be to good for us) we only need 2 bedrooms. With our limited income this size would fit us well. Nice design.

By: Peggy Townsend

Peggy Townsend — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:43:13 +0000

In my opinion, and the opinion of everyone to whom I have shown these drawings, these homes are too small to create interest from the public as a primary residence. Perhaps as addition to an existing home or if we were not in a recession, there may be some demand for them as a vacation home. The concept is excellent, and the floor plans are good except TOO SMALL. I have shown them to several retirees who commented that they would be very interested in these plans on 2 boxes at 1250-1400 sq. ft. including a 2nd bathroom and the ability to attach a garage. Otherwise, they view them as well-intentioned but not practical in today’s marketplace in the Mid-Atlantic states, at least.