Insights

Why Build Modular?

Posted on March 20, 2018 in Blog

5 things you should know about building modular

Modular homes are built in sections within a controlled environment in our factory, where they are never exposed to adverse weather conditions like your typical stick-built homes. The individual sections move through the factory,

Model Home Tours

Posted on February 27, 2018 in Blog

Model Home tours by Advanced Systems Homes are avaliable in both our Chanute and Strother Field location.

5 More Fixups that Add Value to Your Home

Posted on January 31, 2018 in Blog

Part 2 of our fixup series. Work on the "right" things in your old home.

Part 1 gave you 5 ways to fix up your home the "right way". Read Part 2 for 5 more valuable fix up tips.

Bay Window Custom Build

Posted on January 25, 2018 in Blog

Want a Bay Window? No problem with Advanced Systems Homes

Plan For a Better 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018 in Blog

Look ahead and see yourself in a better home, built by ASH

Plan for the future and aim for better housing with ASH. One person's idea of better may be different than another.

5 Fixup Tips to Increase your Home's Value

Posted on January 08, 2018 in Blog

Fixing up your home does not guarantee a higher return unless you choose carefully what repairs to make!

Fixing up your home doesn't always give you a good return. Be choosy in what you repair and you can come out increasing your home's value at minimal cost.

How are Advanced Systems Homes built so fast?

Posted on January 05, 2018 in Blog

While the site is being prepared; Your home is already being built

Just how does ASH build homes so fast?

Choosing the Right Home

Posted on January 04, 2018 in Blog

Where to Start?

What to think about when selecting a Floor Plan.

Grandma's ASH Home

Posted on December 23, 2017 in Blog

ASH and gingerbread houses have a lot in common.

Grandma made beautiful, well constructed ginger bread houses. ASH uses a lot of the same techniques.

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 in Blog

Christmas quotes to continue the good mood.

ASH wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Here are some inspirational quotes to help find the spirit of the holiday.

Reflections- Where did your $ Go?

Posted on December 13, 2017 in Blog

Look back on the year and plan financially for the future.

It's time to look back on the year and reflect on where your money went and make plans to do something positive in the future.

Home BASE

Posted on December 05, 2017 in Blog

It's all about the base, with ASH that is.

Its all about the base of the home. ASH does the heavy lifting (in this case the digging) to make sure your home base will last a lifetime.

How to Build a Home in the Kansas Countryside

Posted on December 05, 2017 in Blog

Top 4 Things to Think About When Building A Home in Kansas Countryside

5 Ways to Get Down (Your home payment that is!)

Posted on December 01, 2017 in Blog

ASH can help you target your down payment amount and save to buy that house!

ASH knows its hard to save for that down payment. Here are five tips to help you get that down!

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2017 in Blog

Thanks for All the Blessings at Advanced Systems Homes

ASH has a lot to be thankful for this year. Thank you to our customers, family, vendors and many more.

Senior Living

Posted on November 17, 2017 in Blog

We all want to grow old at home.

ASH can help with the dilemma of how to allow our loved ones comfort as they age.

No Boat Named "Change Order"

Posted on November 09, 2017 in Blog

We don't make money on you changing your mind.

ASH does not make extra profit on change orders.

Trust and Integrity

Posted on November 09, 2017 in Blog

Trust and integrity are not normally associated with home building, but at ASH they are the basis of all we do.

ASH instills the values of trust and integrity throughout the whole process of home building and it shows.

Modular, Modern, Custom ASH

Posted on November 02, 2017 in Blog

New designs and open floor plans are no problem for ASH

ASH builds many different floor plans, since one size doesn't necessarily fit all. Open floor, modern design are not a problem.

30 Year or 15 Year Mortgage- 5 Questions to Ask

Posted on November 02, 2017 in Blog

There are plus's and minus's to paying off your home quickly.

5 Questions to ask before you choose a 15 year mortgage or a 30 year mortgage.

8 Secrets to Home Buying

Posted on October 26, 2017 in Blog

Want to buy a home? Check out these hints

ASH Teams

Posted on October 26, 2017 in Blog

Do you know who really built your house?

Most people don't have a clue where the crew members are who built their home. ASH owners know a whole lot more.

Negatives of Tiny Houses

Posted on October 18, 2017 in Blog

There are drawbacks to living "Tiny"

You may think living in a Tiny House saves money. But when you add it all up are you really saving anything?

Good Bones

Posted on October 13, 2017 in Blog

The Skeleton of a House

The skeleton of a home is a critical component of quality design and construction.

4 Reasons to build Modular in the Winter

Posted on October 10, 2017 in Blog

Yes! ASH can build houses all winter long

ASH builds modular homes all year long, through rain, shine and yes...freezing cold !!

Real Cost of an Old Home

Posted on October 04, 2017 in Blog

What you save in no mortgage payment you may lose in monthly costs.

Your monthly mortgage payment may be cheaper but your monthly expenditures can be a lot higher with an older home.

The Right Cabinets with ASH

Posted on October 04, 2017 in Blog

Get quality cabinets that will last a lifetime.

What good are cheap cabinets if they fall apart in a few years? ASH uses quality Bridgewood cabinets made in Chanute Kansas.

Home Investment- Buy Local

Posted on September 25, 2017 in Blog

Buying from ASH IS buying Local

When you buy a new home, you are investing in the surrounding community and helping create local jobs.

We Don't Just Build ASH Homes, We Live In Them

Posted on September 25, 2017 in Blog

We live the Dream

Ever trust a Ford salesperson that drives a Chevy? We live in our ASH homes.

Footers and Foundations- Home Base

Posted on September 18, 2017 in Blog

Is your foundation included in your modular bid?

A good foundation in a home results in excellence. A bad foundation causes major head aches.

Turn the Key...and Live

Posted on September 06, 2017 in Blog

The first time you enter your own new home, you shouldn't have to do work. Turn the key to a finished ASH home.

Home for Seniors

Posted on September 03, 2017 in Blog

Modular housing is a perfect solution for Senior living

Independent senior living fitting your budget can be a challenge. A lot of seniors want to live in the home that they raised their children. That’s understandable. This is where the memories are. The tears, the joy, the pain, the love of life.

STILL American Made

Posted on August 21, 2017 in Blog

Advanced Systems Homes has been American Made for as long as we have been in business. We are not jumping on the American Made bandwagon, we consider ourselves to be part of the original frame of American Made bandwagon..

Blah Blah...I Want to Go Home

Posted on June 14, 2017 in Blog

The Fed is meeting today and the reports are that interest rates will go up. Congressional hearings continue and more people are back to work but health care is still not affordable to many.

Home Ownership Dreams can and SHOULD come true

Posted on June 07, 2017 in Blog

Most of us, in our childhood dreamed of owning our own home. When your mom or dad would holler at you to "turn off the TV and go to bed at a decent hour " or " don't hang those posters on MY wall" you might have thought, "I can't wait until I have my own home and can make my own rules."

Average Credit Score is Now 700!

Posted on May 31, 2017 in Blog

This week it was all over the financial news. The average credit score of a USA resident has reached 700. That's the highest the average has been in over 20 years.

Home, Not a House

Posted on May 10, 2017 in Blog

At Advanced Systems Homes we build new homes, not new houses. What's the difference?