January 20, 2019

Solar Energy in California: What to Expect in 2019

Earlier this year, the California Energy Commission voted unanimously to require all newly constructed homes to be equipped with solar panels starting in 2020, making California the first state in the nation to require all new builds to be solar-powered. Developers are currently tasked with figuring out how to comply with this mandate while keeping homes affordable. One proposed option would allow for "community-shared solar options," which would take the form of off-site solar farms that send energy to multiple housing communities via transmission lines.
January 15, 2019

Affordable Housing Trends

The affordable housing landscape in 2018 involved rising housing prices and increased shortages – trends that will likely continue in 2019. In light of the continued challenges, though, there are a number of measures that developers and advocacy groups are taking to improve affordability.
December 27, 2018

Minimalist Resolutions for a New Year

In recent years, minimalism has morphed from a niche ideal to a universally accepted lifestyle. From tiny homes to Marie Kondo’s kon mari method of decluttering, we are captivated by the mantra of less, less, less. This article includes four small steps you can take this New Year to incorporate healthy minimalist practices in your life.
December 1, 2018

A Tiny Gift Guide: Ten Alternative Gift Ideas for the Tiny House Residents on Your List

It can be challenging to find thoughtful holiday gifts for tiny house residents whose lifestyles necessitate less rather than more. Here are ten ideas to help you create your shopping list.
November 15, 2018

Tiny House Living for Families

Tiny homes are steadily increasing in popularity due to their versatility and affordability. But are tiny homes suitable for families of three or more? We believe it's possible, and this article provides four ways that families of three or more can make the most out of tiny house living.
  • At Harmony Communities, we feel strongly that each resident has a sense of home. That they come home from work and feel pride in their environment and in their place in the greater community. That families are comfortable raising children in our neighborhoods, and that couples and individuals know that they belong to something bigger than their four walls. In other words, we seek to create harmony within each community, making our communities not just passable, but peaceful, safe, functional, and beautiful.

  • Every person who wants to be a homeowner should have the opportunity to own a home. At Harmony Communities, we're providing people with that opportunity.

  • Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.

  • Mobile home parks are one of the largest forms of unsubsidized affordable housing; they help states meet the substantial and growing need for housing.

  • Keeping housing expenses reasonable - and homes attainable - this is core to our mission.

  • Our goal remains the same: to offer great value in a great environment for all residents.

  • We aim for Harmony Communities to be clean and neat, to have local ownership and governance through homeowner's associations, and to make obvious to any onlooker that we care about our community, that people are watching, and that crime is not welcome.

  • When we create purposeful communities around high quality, affordable homes, we step in with the intention of establishing an atmosphere of care and respect for the property, and by extension, the people and families who live there.