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.  Read the rest...

If you are searching for a manufactured residence, you will likely be presented with the choices of buying pre-owned or new. When facing these choices there are several areas to consider before making your decision.

New manufactured houses often characterize the best possibility of having a home that meets your individual specifications. However, many used houses may meet your requirements and are quite possibly priced lower, making them more monetarily feasible to go with your budget.  Read the rest...

It is easy to have a manufactured house that is adequate to meet the requirements of a family, big or small, by picking between a single wide or double wide mobile home.

Besides the difference in size, there are several amenities that could be added to either variety to make your home more roomy and provide an alternative look from the street.  Read the rest...

When you initially catch a glimpse of a Park mobile home it can be difficult to believe that it is a manufactured home.

Park Model Homes give a variety of floor plans and many luxury features generally not located in manufactured homes. The company also offers many external additions that boost the appearance of the home, along with meeting the requirements of today’s manufactured home buyers.  Read the rest...

Choosing a home may look as basic as picking out a new manufactured home, but there are some things you will need to consider before plunking down your cash. However, thinking of what size home and the design you prefer is primarily the starting point. By doing research first, you can save yourself stress down the line.  Read the rest...

Modular home construction rules are not very much different than rules in place for building traditional homes. It’s a myth that modular home construction is more lenient than traditional home construction. In fact, in some instances, rules may actually be more stringent when it comes to the construction of a modular home.  Read the rest...

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.  Read the rest...

Although you may own your manufactured home, when you buy a manufactured home and have it placed in a manufactured home community you might be required to abide by rules of the community.

Rules concerning storage of items outdoors, as well as what you can and can’t do in the areas adjacent to your home, will be covered in any community organization’s rules and regulations. Failure to abide by the rules could cause fines and even eviction from the community, which is obviously something you won’t want to face.  Read the rest...

The terms “mobile homes” and “trailers” have in the past been associated with manufactured homes, often with negative reputations attached.

However, since strict construction rules were put in place in 1976, the quality of manufactured homes has steadily improved. Today’s mobile homes are just as safe and secure as most of the traditionally built homes.  Read the rest...

Once you buy a manufactured home, you often have the choice of setting it in a community manufactured home spot or putting it on an individual lot of land.

Investing in a manufactured home is generally less costly than a traditional house, however the land on which it might be planned to be located sometimes has restrictions.  Read the rest...