Affordable Housing Now Available in the Bakken

Workers from all over the globe are migrating to the North Dakota Bakken region in search of work. Some want to start a new career and begin a new life, while for others this is just a temporary stop. Depending on your personal circumstances, leasing a home may be a better option than buying one. There are many advantages to leasing a home in the Bakken region.

The number one reason people have been moving to North Dakota is in search of work and to get their finances in order. Many are not in a position to afford the substantial down payment usually required when purchasing a home. In most cases, depending on your lease agreement, leasing a home only requires a security deposit and first and last month’s rent. Leasing a home will allow you to avoid additional costs of owning a home like property taxes, home owners insurance, and interest on a mortgage.

One benefit of leasing a home in the Bakken region is that you are not responsible for the maintenance and repairs to the home. These costs are covered by the landlord, unless you cause damage to your home that is not considered normal wear and tear.

The greatest benefit of leasing a home, for those considering a temporary transition to North Dakota, is the flexibility. Most lease agreements are for 12 months, which gives you the opportunity to move out when your lease is up. Some leases are more flexible and allow you to rent for at least six months at a time. With renting a home you are not influenced by the ups and downs of the market as you would be if you were trying to sell a home.

Modular Construction companies offer long term and short term leasing options to meet client’s specific needs. These homes can be found in North Dakota and the surrounding areas. They offer a variety of housing solutions to fit your needs, whether you are looking for a studio, or two bedrooms, full-sized kitchens, or fully furnished.

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Emergency Response Housing Solutions

Natural disasters are part of life and can’t be stopped. No matter how well developed communities become, nothing can really prepare us for the impact of a natural disaster. The type of emergency isn’t as important as how we react to it. Areas struck by such devastating and debilitating circumstances require the basic necessities of life; food, water, clothing and shelter.

Often times in emergency situations acceptable shelter is the most difficult need to fill. Emergency responders may not be aware of how suitable modular construction can be to recovering communities. Modular buildings and prefab homes are designed for easy transport and installation. Unlike tents and dwellings that lack the durability to stand up to the elements, temporary modular buildings are designed with safety in mind.

Time and again during emergency situations many people find themselves separated from their loved ones. Prefabricated buildings minimize this issue because the units are large enough to accommodate most families. Keeping the family together is critical to survival.

Providing the resources needed to conduct more flexible, effective and versatile disaster relief to a community should always be a paramount concern. Structures that can be used equally well as temporary short-term housing can be an invaluable resource in the struggle to rebuild. Investing in structures that have more to offer can make a considerable difference for communities that are dealing with the aftereffects of a natural disaster.

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Senior Housing Community: Retrofit, Adapt, Or Rebuild?

The upcoming wave of maturing baby boomers brings with it a greater demand for senior housing. America is not prepared for the predicted surge in the upcoming number of senior citizens. There isn’t an ample supply of “age-appropriate” housing. This combined with the likelihood of baby boomer’s life expectancy to be much longer than any previous generation and the continuing reduction in federal and state resources is leading towards a housing dilemma for people 65 and older.

Some of the common housing solutions are:

• Retrofit existing homes – Lowering bathroom fixtures, lowering all cabinets and improving nighttime lighting.
• Adapt the current Naturally Occurring Retiring Communities (N.O.R.C) - an affordable alternative to purpose built senior housing.
• Build new homes designed with senior needs in mind.
• Build new senior living communities.

As you can see in the first two choices, the seniors’ needs come as an afterthought. Even after the remodel, the seniors’ needs still may not be met fully. They already have enough obstacles they will have to overcome without having the added stress of living in a place not designed for them.

The more personalized solution would be to build new homes and senior living facilities. The most effective solution is the use of modular construction. All across America, developers are choosing to build modular because of the speed in which it can be built, its strength and durability and how customizable it is. Recently developers have been designing these communities to incorporate easily traveled walkways and to be near public transportation. These modular communities can be built 40% faster than traditional construction. They are built to meet or exceed all state and federal building codes. From the floor plan to the fixtures, modular construction is tailor-made with your needs in mind.