Manufactured Homes (Mobile)
Whether you look at the economic or the environmental advantages, going with a modular or manufactured home has many benefits over the traditional stick-built home.
While resale value for modular homes can appreciate, the same is not true with many manufactured homes. Whether your manufactured home will appreciate or depreciate in value over time is really up in the air, and the answer isn’t as clear-cut as you may like.
The delivery of your manufactured home to your location is generally included in the pricing of your home initially unless you are choosing a location 100 miles or more from the factory location.
The manufactured home planning process is vastly different from the installation of a modular home. Your general contractor and manufactured home seller will be there to walk you through the process so you can move into your home as quickly as possible.
The terms “manufactured” and “mobile” are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences between these two types of homes.
These pictures are of a Champion home that our friends at Champion sent to us. It is on display at a dealer up in Vermont. I love the rustic feel of this home and I could easily see these details incorporated into our Porch lot model. Here are some pictures of our display model. You […]
“This floor plan is just what I want, except…” If you’re like everyone else, that thought has crossed your mind at least once during your search for a new home. So the question is, “Can I make floor plan changes to manufactured and modular houses?” The quick answer is: absolutely. As is usually the case, […]
Your new home purchase should be an exciting time. The last thing you want is problems that cost you time and money! While no builder is perfect, there are ways to avoid these types of problems: purchase your new home through a reputable experienced builder. Be upfront with your housing consultant on the information related […]
Wow, I can’t believe fall is here already. Earlier this week we attended fall shows at three manufacturing facilities. This is an event that allows the manufacturers to present their new looks for the coming year. They introduce and build new floor plans. They also show new product offerings and color pallets. I want to […]
There are so many options you can get in your new home – everything from whirlpool bath tubs, upgraded flooring, fireplaces, more insulation, and heavier roof loads. The list goes on and on, but we all have a limited budget so choices have to be made. What should you pay for now, what can wait […]
This is an important topic because window and door condensation can occur in your new tight built, energy efficient home. It can also be minimized with the correct heating and cooling plan for your new home. First, what is condensation and why does it happen? Condensation is the change of state from a vapor or […]
