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Is it still a good time to buy a new mini home?

The past few years have been challenging to say the least. Having to contend with a global pandemic, seemingly endless supply chain issues in the constr…

Meet our multi-talented Chandler Bigelow, the heart of Havill’s

When potential customers reach out to our team at Havill’s, it’s usually our warm and friendly Chandler Bigelow that picks up the phone. Chandler is the…

The benefits of having an in-house service team

One major benefit that Havill’s offers its homeowners is that we have our own in-house service team. “We have our own specialized crew who are there to…

The Evolution of the Mini Home

When people start looking into the possibility of buying a mini home, we often hear that they are surprised at how nice our homes are. There’s still som…

No winter slowdown with a new build mini home

Living in the Maritimes, we all know only too well how nasty winter weather slows life down. This is especially true when it comes to home building. How…

Seven reasons you should stop renting and buy your own home

The idea of taking the leap toward home ownership can be scary, it is a big commitment and requires a lot of financial planning. But, the rewards are…

Should You Trade-in or Renovate?

As our homes get older, what we need from our living space can change. Our families can grow, or shrink as kids leave the nest, and sometimes we just…

Emily Towns’ fabulous year at Ten Beaches

When registered nurse Emily Towns was offered a job in Halifax, she was eager to move her husband and four young children from Ontario to Nova Scotia as…

Mini Home Facts Versus Myths

Sometimes when you say the word mini home, people will respond by saying something along the lines of, “Oh, you mean a mobile home?” or they’ll say s…

Mini homes are super cozy here’s why

When people come to view our mini homes, they are often surprised to learn that today’s mini homes are incredibly energy efficient. Older mini homes had…