Sears HomesBy 1915 Sears was offering "Ready cut" homes as well as plans and materials for other homes. Ready-cut, also known as kit or precut homes, were welcomed by home buyers who realized savings of up to 30% over the cost of standard construction. The primary savings was because they did not have to pay a carpenter to measure and cut each board, nor did the buyer have to pay for design and blueprint services, shop for hardware, windows, doors or roofing materials. Over 400 models were sold by Sears from 1908 to 1940. Over 200 Sears homes would eventually be identified in Elgin.
