What Is a Manufactured Home?
Manufactured Home: Built
entirely in the factory under federal code administered
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), which went into effect June 15, 1976, has been
upgraded numerous times. Covers single or multi-section
homes and includes transport to the site and
installation. Regulations include: design &
construction, strength & durability, transportability,
fire resistance, energy efficiency & quality.
Mobile Home: The term used for
homes built prior to June 15, 1976, when HUD code went
into effect. Voluntary standards were previously in
effect.
Modular Home: Built to state,
local or regional code where home will be located.
Multi-section units are transported to sites and
installed.
Panelized Home: Built in
factory, where panels that include windows, doors,
wiring & siding, are transported to site and assembled.
Codes are set by state or locality where sited.
Pre-Cut Home: Materials are
factory cut to design specifications and then
transported to the site and assembled. Examples are:
kit, log and dome homes. Standards are set by state and
locality.
- Can your homes be placed on a basement?
- Yes, we offer many manufactured homes that can be
sited on foundations and/or basements.
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- Can I trade in my current home?
- In most cases, yes. Any of our Salesmen can assist
you with the trade-in process. Click
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- Where can I go to view a model in person?
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- How long is the warranty period on your home?
- Vary from manufacture to manufacture. Please
Contact the sales center for more information.
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- I have questions about delivery and setup
options?
- Our salesmen are the experts when it comes to home
delivery and setup options. They would be happy to sit
down with you and walk you through the process from
preparing the land and selecting a home to delivery
and setup.
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- How does manufactured housing compare to site
built housing?
- Manufactured homes are built entirely in the
factory under federal code administered by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
which went into effect June 15, 1976, and has been
upgraded numerous times. The code covers single- or
multi-section homes and includes transport to the site
and installation. Regulations include: design &
construction, strength & durability, transportability,
fire resistance, energy efficiency & quality.
Manufactured homes are built on a chassis and
delivered to a site on a several sets of axles; they
are primarily intended to be affixed to a permanent
foundation. Modular Homes are built to state, local or
regional code where the home will be located.
Because we build all our homes in a factory, we
utilize labor saving techniques not practical for the
average site builder. The factory environment also
improves the flow of materials and reduces the amount
of "lost time" or damaged materials that are common on
site built construction sites.
- Do you have any used or repossessed homes
available in my area?
- We offer many used and repossessed homes, and they
are offered for sale at our Sales Center.
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- Where can I find the HUD and Serial numbers on
my current home?
- It all depends on the model year - from 1994 to
present, the Data Plate, which includes model, serial
number, HUD number and assorted other information on
the home, should be located in the master bedroom
closet.
1993 and prior, the Data Plate could have been placed
on the master bath vanity door, a kitchen cabinet
door, in the utility room, on the inside of the
electrical cabinet or in the master bedroom closet.
All models, however, will have the serial number
stamped on the front header. This is the I-beam that
runs across the width of the front of the home. It
will be located on the left hand side of the header
when standing in front of the home.
- Where do I get financing?
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- How much down payment do I need?
- We have many down payment and financing options
available. If you own a piece of land, you may be able
to get the house of your dreams with zero dollars
down.
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- My credit isn't good; how can I find out if I
qualify for a loan?
- Click
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call us at
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- Can I custom design a home?
- To maximize efficiencies and provide the highest
value, many of our homes come pre-engineered,
preventing any significant changes. However, some of
our plants specialize in customizing homes. To see
which home is best for you and which ones allow
customization, contact the local Sales Center. Our
local Salesmen are the experts when it comes to design
options as they have relationships with the local
manufacturers in your area.
- Do you build two-story or duplex homes?
- Yes. Your location will determine the availability
of two-story and duplex homes in your area. Please
call us directly at (231) 775-8102
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