Housing Network

A housing network for the manufacture and relocation of houses. The network establishes communities and showrooms. The houses are prefabricated and delivered to a community. The houses may be relocated within a community or to a different community. The houses include standardized connections for utilities. The network includes showrooms, where customers can purchase and customize their homes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to housing. The present invention relates more specifically to networks for manufacture, purchase, service, and relocation of houses.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Housing units have traditionally been considered a fixed asset. Home ownership is a part of many people's aspirations. The dream of home ownership leads to staying in a single location, because the home is considered fixed to a single location. This housing model has limited the homeowner's pursuit of a better quality of life, limiting their choice of living location and work based on the location of the house. The fixed housing asset can become a burden on the homeowner, requiring a cumbersome and costly process to sell a home and buy a new home to move to a new location.

It is an objective of the present invention to provide a housing solution that is a mobile asset. The present invention provides a means to relocate the home as needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A housing network for the manufacture and relocation of houses. The network establishes communities and showrooms. The houses are prefabricated and delivered to a community. The houses may be relocated within a community or to a different community. The houses include standardized connections for utilities. The network includes showrooms, where customers can purchase and customize their homes.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a chain of housing networks. The present invention allows the house to move with a person everywhere, rather than trapping the person in one place with the house. This housing network is formed through three main elements, namely manufacturing and production, commercial development and operation, and actual site application. Referring toFIG.1, the present invention comprises a housing network for the manufacture and relocation of houses, the creation of communities of houses, and the establishment of showrooms. At step101, the housing network receives an inquiry regarding relocation of a house. The network may receive the inquiry through a website, over the phone, or in-person. At step102, the housing network begins gathering additional information. At step103, the network requests the product model information of the house to be moved. At step104, the network requests the address of the first site. For example, the network may request the current address of the house. At step105, the network reviews new, available, and suitable sites for the second site. At step106, the network makes a recommendation for the second site. For example, the network may recommend a destination location for the house. Alternatively, the client may suggest a preferred destination location. At step107, the network requests the address for the second site. For example, the network may ask the homeowner to select a destination from the recommended destination locations. At step108, the network requests a preferred moving date for the house. At step109, the network offers additional professional services to aid with the move. For example, the network may recommend professional packing services. At step110, the network confirms the order. Optionally, the network may present the details of the order to the homeowner and receive final approval from the homeowner. At step111, the order information is sent to any professional services that were selected. At step112, the network packs the house. For example, built-in furniture is secured to avoid damage during transport. At step113, the network begins removing the house from the first site. At step114, the network disconnects the utilities from the house. At step115, the network transports the house from the first site to the second site. At step116, the network begins installing the house at the second site. At step117, the network receives the house at the second site. At step118, the network connects the utilities to the house. At step119, the network unpacks the house. At step120, the network debugs the house. For example, the network may test that electricity and water are functioning in the house. The network may test for errors that occurred during installation of the house.

Referring toFIG.2, the housing network receives an order for a new house at step201. At step202, the network constructs the house in a factory. For example, the network prefabricates the exterior and interior of the house. At step203, the network furnishes the house. For example, built-in tables and seats are installed inside the house. The built-in furniture allows the house to be relocated without damaging the furniture. At step204. the network delivers the house. The house is transported to the desired lot, the house is installed on the lot, and the utilities are connected.

Referring toFIG.3, the housing network establishes neighborhoods at step301. At step302, the network creates a variety of plot types inside each neighborhood. For example, the plots will provide areas for residents to live, play, and work. At step303, the network provides community spaces. At step304, the network receives houses at the neighborhoods. At step305, the network installs the houses onto plots within the neighborhoods.

Referring toFIG.4, the housing network establishes showrooms at step401. At step402, the network displays product inventory at the showroom. At step403, the network provides consulting to customers and potential customers. At step404, the network provides additional after-sale services to customers. At step405, the network aids customers in customizing their house. For example, the customer may customize the exterior, interior, or furniture of the house.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed. It is to be understood that the steps may be performed in any order, and steps may be repeated or omitted without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.