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Improving your credit score to help you buy a home

How to increase your credit score, which will help you secure home financing at preferential rates.

Grants, rebates, and strategies for home buyers

How to access the money you need to get started on the road to home ownership.

Introducing our owner and president Alan Havill

Havill’s was started by Alan’s grandfather in 1953 and has always been a family-centred business. He has plenty of fun memories to share.

A brand new Jasper mini home was the perfect move for these downsizers

Bill and Roberta Parker couldn’t be happier with their decision to move to Springfield Estates.

Downsizing? Here’s how to get started

Preparing to move into a smaller home can seem like a daunting task. Here’s how to get started.

Meet Jeff Ferrand, Havill’s Service Manager

Jeff works behind the scenes to ensure that every new mini home we deliver is set up and perfect for our homeowners.

For accessible living, mini homes can’t be beat

Mini homes are easily adaptable for those with mobility issues, in fact, many adaptations come as standard.

Havill’s by the numbers

We’ve compiled a list of fun facts on Havill’s and the mini homes that we sell.

Meet Viola Selk-Tramble, our Sales Manager and Home Consultant

When Viola Selk-Tramble started working in sales at Havill’s back in 2006, she was well acquainted with the company. Her father was the Sales Manager at Havill’s for approximately 15 years.

Six reasons your family will love moving into a new mini home

Once families move in they realize that a mini home in a land lease community actually provides everything they need and know that they’ll end up staying a lot longer than they originally intended.