Part of the appeal and insight from the International Networking Roundtable (and at Super Symposiums for that matter) is the presence of new factory-built model homes.

Two show homes were present in Phoenix last week, and in alphabetical order, we will present Cavco’s first. Then the New Champion’s manufactured home on display may well be ready here on my upcoming weekend blog post, so stay tuned!

This Cavco manufactured home featured full finished drywall, with 9’ ceilings and transom windows.

The home shown was a 2 bedroom 1 bath, but obviously Cavco builds 3 bedroom 2 bath models, in varying lengths and widths.

I’ve been walking model homes at home shows, factory shows, retail centers and communities since the early 1980s.  I confess I never get tired of it!  It is wonderful to see the residential touches that Cavco produced for this show.

For example, the residential look of the entertainment center was tremendous.

Notice the plant shelf at the top of the entertainment center.

The plant shelf was also found in the hallway, one of those elegant touches that made the home’s appeal seem more ‘site built.’

Unlike many homes, this one featured a ¾ bath with a walk-in shower vs. the standard tub/shower combo.  Again, the look and feel was residential.

The cabinetry shown in this home was a wrapped MDF.  While I didn’t inquire, I’m confident that a solid wood cabinet door is available as an upgrade.

Bill Danforth stayed late to accommodate my request for photos.  If I were Bill’s supervisor, I’d also commend him for being Johnny on the spot with a personalized follow up to me immediately after the show.  That is the type of attention to detail and rapid follow up that a good rep provides.   Bill’s email for details on this home is: billd@cavco.com

While I’m pressed for time tonight, and seeking to keep this blog post brief, I would be remiss if I failed to mention again the fantastic information and presentations that were the hallmark of the International Networking Roundtable in Phoenix.  As time permits, we plan to do follow up reports on various presentations in the days ahead.

Next stop on the www.MHMSM.com September 2010 road trip is Denver and the MHI meeting!  I hope to see many of you there. # #