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History

The manufactured home of today is an evolution of style and amenities that has its roots in a history of answering the American public's demand for quality housing at an exceptional value.  From this demand the mobile home was born.  Mobile homes were bigger in size, nicer in appearance and met the needs of prospective young American homeowners better than the "trailer coaches" that had been popular since the 1920's.

In 1974, Congress passed the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, also known as the HUD Code.  This important piece of legislation made mobile homes the only form of private and single-family building subject to federal regulation.  Even site-built homes were not so strictly regulated.  These regulations, which went into effect in June 1976, preempted any existing state or local construction and safety codes that applied to manufactured housing.

In order to more clearly define mobile homes as buildings rather than vehicles, the Housing Act of 1980 adopted this change officially, mandating the use of "manufactured housing" (factory-built homes) to replace the term "mobile homes" in all federal references to homes built since 1976.

The manufactured home of today is truly a home and bears little resemblance to the early trailers.  Often, you may not even be able to distinguish a manufactured home from a site-built home.  Thanks to sophisticated state-of-the-art efficiency, affordability, and innovative design options.

The Modern Manufactured Home

A modern manufactured home is built within a controlled factory environment, where weather won't damage construction materials or delay the construction process, and materials are more secure from loss due to fire or theft.  Creating homes in a controlled environment adds up to cost savings for the factory and, ultimately, for the homeowner. 

Improved Livability

Increased safety, enhanced energy efficiency and improved livability are just some of the attributes found in today's manufactured home.  Technology shows everywhere, from the exterior siding to the high R-rated insulation to the modern, low- maintenance wall coverings.  Modern technology has given the manufactured housing industry the edge in value for the dollar.  Modern CAD/CAM technology ensures that manufactured homes are built to the highest standards.  The factory can realize tremendous savings by purchasing materials in quantity instead of one home at a time as most site-built home builders.

Something for Everyone

Manufactured housing offers something for just about everyone.  All new manufactured homes are sold with major appliances, window treatments and carpeting included.  Beamed, vaulted or cathedral ceilings, skylights, choice of wall coverings, spacious walk-in closets, and elegant bathrooms with garden tubs or whirlpools are just a few of the options available.  In addition, manufacturers offer energy-efficient packages tailored to the local environment which will dramatically exceed the local building code requirements.  Today's manufactured home will fit into any neighborhood, offering the highest value for the price.

Homeownership  - The American Dream

Owning your own home is the ultimate American dream and the most important purchase you will make in your lifetime.  Today's factory-built homes are the future in home ownership.  The manufactured home built in a factory and installed on land is less expensive than site-built homes.

There can be many variables involved in the price of a manufactured home and a site-built home.  Construction cost per square foot of a new manufactured home may range from 35 to 60 percent less than a comparable site-built home, excluding the cost of land.  Features, floor plans and other details affect the price of homes.  Today's manufactured homes come with the same features that you find in a site-built home.  Several floor plans are available, ranging from basic models to more elaborate designs with living and dining rooms with vaulted ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, media rooms, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms with garden tubs.

Other benefits of a manufactured home:

• All stages of the construction process are controlled and inspected by several inspectors.

• The factory craftsman and assemblers are professionally trained and supervised.

• The home is out of the weather during the building process.

• Materials are purchased in volume for additional savings to the consumer.

• Inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather-related damage.

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