Posts Tagged ‘manufactured home’

Locating the Right Manufactured Home Community for your Family

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Quite a few young families today are generally opting for manufactured homes instead of moving into a rental.

There is a particular trend towards manufactured homes and thus it comes with an increased dependence on manufactured house communities.

Even though the trend is a bit more popular with young couples and singles, many retired people are also choosing to sell the homes in which they brought up their children and are moving into manufactured housing.

Renting or Buying Manufactured Homes

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Lots of people face your decision about whether or not they can buy a manufactured home or enter a contract to rent one and others still question the decision to be of whether they should rent or buy a regular home.

There are pros and cons to each. The major point to consider is the amount of time you plan to spend in your house plus your financial resources that would assist you to buy or give you the need to rent.

Federal Manufactured Home Construction Regulations

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

In the 50s, manufactured homes, which were/which are typically called mobile homes or trailers, weren’t governed by building criteria.

Even at prices much lower compared to traditional homes, they generally did not hold their worth. Development methods were regarded as low-cost and often suffered destruction in the lightest of gusts of wind, presenting a danger to those living in them.

In 1976, the U.S. Department of Urban Development, HUD, instituted construction and also security standards for manufactured homes.

Facts and Myths About Manufactured Homes

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

There are a few myths often associated with the manufactured home market which may have at one point been almost true. But, since construction standards were established in 1976 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, many of the negative connotations about manufactured homes are only myths.

For Example:

MYTH: Manufactured homes are cheaply made.

New Land/home listing in Sandy, Oregon

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

JUST POSTED….a land home package off of Sandy Heights Road. This fantastic  1999 Moduline  home sits on a .17 acre lot with a fenced yard that is good sized and with a little maintenence ready for family BBQ’s and the kids playing in the backyard come spring time! We have many other listing in Sandy, Oregon  as well if you are not interested in a land/home package.

new listing in Donald, OR-1996 Fleetwood Oakgrove

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

We have a new manufactured home  listing for a 1996 Fleetwood Oakgrove in Donald, OR

Welcome home to this outstanding manufactured home in a spectacular community. Your new home is located in Donald OR, which is in the North Marion School District, and simply a moment’s drive to I-5. The home itself features solid wood cabinets, Pergo flooring in the kitchen, morning room, dinning room, and hall. The carpet is newer and the paint is fresh. Your new fully fenced back yard has a garden area as well as space for your children or pet to roam and play. This home is a Super Good Sense rated home and is incredibly efficient already but does have a heat pump as well to make your energy use even more efficient and cost effective.

Goldenwest Homes

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

We currently have many fantastic goldenwest manufactured homes available at GREAT, out of this world pricing!! This particular home features 4 bedrooms and all of the great upgrades throughout the home! The kitchen is fabulous with newer appliances and LOTS of cabinet space! This specific home features 1900 square feet and close to shopping in Happy Valley, Happy Valley’s gorgeous parks and recreation,  activities and Interstate 205. The community this manufactured home is located in features a club house and community swimming pool. What more could you ask for?! 

Absolutely gorgeous mover!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

We have a 2006 Karsten manufactured home that needs to be moved off the property it is currently sitting on. It is a bank repo but in PERFECT condition, it just needs to be moved to your private property or park space today! Click here to get info and pictures of this home.

We offer financing through colonial home loans, get pre approved today to start your journey into your new home!

Top 3 Reasons Why New Manufactured Homes for Sale Are So Popular

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Have you wondered why new manufactured homes for sale are so popular while brick and mortar – or standard – homes are being sold at much lesser rates? The answer is not simple, but it can be boiled down to three reasons.

1. New manufactured homes for sale are cheaper than site built homes. Since they can be built almost in their entirety in a standardized factory setting, they are a lot cheaper to manufacture, making it possible for companies making these homes to pass on the savings to the consumer.

Simple Steps To Finding Your Manufactured Homes Value

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

With the housing market today it has us all wondering what is the value of my home? If you are curious to know where you stand it is easy to find the value of your home. The easiest way to do this is simply to speak to your real estate agent. They can do the work and the housing comparisons for you if you so choose.