Below are a few frequently asked questions regarding the Beracah Homes company and our product. If your question is not answered below, please feel free to contact us to ask your question.

Q: Where did the name "Beracah" come from and how is it pronounced?

A: According to Wikipedia, "Beracah is the name of a valley in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). It was named the "Valley of Blessings ("blessing" is "Berakhah" in Hebrew) by Jehoshaphat after his victory over Moab and Ammon, as is recounted in the Book of Chronicles."

The founders of Beracah Homes were out to dinner one night in 2002 with their wives. One spouse had been thinking of a name for the company including the words "blessing" or "blessed." The other spouse had been thinking of the word "beracah" since it means "blessing." All involved certainly considered themselves blessed to be a part of such a great opportunity and the company name was born.

The pronunciation is "Bear'-eh-ka" with the emphasis on the first syllable.

Q: What does it mean that Beracah Homes is a "Wholesale" Manufacturer?

A: Much like a manufacturer distributes their products through a network of retail agents, Beracah builds homes and distributes them exclusively through a network of "Preferred Builders". Regardless of where you're looking to build your home on the Delmarva Peninsula, there is a Beracah Preferred Builder nearby to serve you. When you're ready to contact your Beracah Builder, click here. They will assist with you with everything from design to financing to moving in.

Q: Can I custom design my home, or must I choose from stock plans?

A: You have the flexibility to design the home of your dreams, however it is helpful to choose one of our over 60 home plans then modify it to fit your individual needs. Many customers come to our builders with a rough idea of a plan; then our designers and engineers take those ideas and design your home to specifications. From a simple entry-level home to an extremely custom 8,000 sq. ft showplace, build your home with Beracah. It's important to note that not all architectural styles will lend themselves to modular design. Often, concessions must be made to allow for your home to built in several units.

Q: Are all "Modular" homes the same?

A: In short... no. As of recent, more "mobile or manufactured" home companies have started offering a modular line of homes. These homes are built as a "step up" line from their mobile homes. However, they are lacking in structural quality. A Beracah Home is the pinnacle of a quality, custom modular home. Every home built in our Greenwood, Delaware plant uses more lumber and carries higher standard specifications than nearly all stick builders. Take a virtual tour of our factory to see for yourself. Beracah uses the phrase "off-site, stick built" to describe your home... stick built as a custom home, only built off-site (which carries many benefits - click here to read 9 reasons why a Beracah is better). To see it for yourself, make an appointment with a Beracah Preferred Builder to tour our production facility in Greenwood, DE and preview our model home.

Q: What is the difference between a Modular Home and a traditional Stick Built Home?

A: A modular home is built the same as a "stick built" home ... from the ground up. Beracah Homes are built to the same local and national building codes all site-built homes are. All local and state inspections occur just the same. One exception, is that a modular home traditionally has a "marriage wall" in the center of the house, which adds structural stiffness so the home can be transported. Unlike other modular home companies, your Beracah Home is not panelized. You'll find the same stick framing techniques in our plant, as stick builders use in the field. In fact, our Quality Control Procedures are much more rigorous than those typically adhered to by traditional builders. Don't take my word for it, however. See it first hand by contacting a Beracah Builder and set up your personal tour. (Note: all visitors desiring to see the plant must be accompanied by a Beracah Preferred Builder).