Realty Development Assoc. hosts open house at Sagamore model

Realty Development Associates, a leading builder specializing in modular or factory-constructed homes, held an open house June 14 and 15 at RDA's model located at 1 Bluff Rd., off Rte. 6A. The 2,900 s/f customized modular model is a single-level, contemporary in style, showcasing the advantage of modular or factory construction. The house was constructed at the Wingdale, N.Y. Westchester factory and shipped to the Sagamore site. According to Don Shulman, president of Realty Development Associates, the model represents a number of customized designs that will further showcase the modular advantage. One such design component is the RDA-designed in-law addition, a separate but attached living space designed for homeowners who wish to care for their aging parents. These additions, originally designed as one-bedroom units, are now available in two-bedroom models as well. The open house was an excellent inside glimpse for anyone curious about the process of modular construction or who may be considering the purchase of such a property. Experts were on hand during the open house to answer questions and explain the construction process. Realty Development Associates can also arrange for tours of Realty Development Associate's affiliate, the Westchester Modular Home factory in Wingdale, N.Y. These tours, available by appointment, allow interested parties to view the actual construction process, meet the builders, and see how an entire home can be constructed, in sections, in only six days. Westchester serves the building needs of nine states with a strong presence in New England. Modular construction is becoming more popular as a means of accomplishing a teardown-rebuild, or replacing a smaller obsolete house on the same lot with one that is more functional. Modular or factory-built homes use 20% more wood in the framing process than traditional or "stick-built" products.