Nationwide Homes in Martinsville, Virginia, Provides Showcase Duplex for MHI’s “Homes on the Hill” Advocacy Event in Washington, D.C.

Facility produces, transports and stages manufactured home on the National Mall to showcase its affordable housing solution and champion the dream of homeownership

MARTINSVILLE, Va., June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nationwide Homes, a member of Cavco Industries, Inc. (“Cavco” or the “Company”) and its Family Home Brands, announced today that its Martinsville, Virginia, production facility has built, transported and staged a modular home featured on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this week for the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) “Homes on the Hill” advocacy event, of which Cavco is a Partner Sponsor. This two-day initiative, organized in collaboration with the Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), returned June 6-7 to Capitol Hill, with representatives from Nationwide Homes and Cavco joining to advocate for the industry and showcase the value of manufactured homes to policymakers, affordable housing influencers and supporters, the media and consumers.

This year, Cavco and Nationwide is displaying the Sanibel model, a one-level duplex with a shared porch that’s great for infill and narrow lots that are popular in urban neighborhoods. Each of the two units is 914 sqft with 885 sqft of living space, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open layout in the living areas. For additional affordability over the life of the home, this model meets the energy efficiency requirements for designation as an EPA ENERGY STAR Version 3.1 Single-Family New Home (Rev 11).

“Cavco is thrilled to return to the nation’s capital to exhibit our affordable solutions to the country’s severe housing deficit,” said Cavco CEO and President Bill Boor. “Homes on the Hill is a unique opportunity to show policy makers the quality of today’s factory-built homes and talk with them about removing barriers to the most affordable form of unsubsidized home ownership. This year, we are displaying a duplex model as a multi-family option for much needed infill projects and workforce housing. Additionally, we are extremely proud of this home’s ENERGY STAR designation for a lifetime of energy efficiency and cost savings.”