6 Manufactured Home Myths and Facts. Back in the 70s, trailers weren’t really homes but rather a way for some struggling folks to get a roof over their heads. It was last ditch, last stop, no forward motion. Almost 50 years later, there’s been a reinvention so dramatic, that the product name has even changed from mobile homes to manufactured homes. Sound nice? It will sound even nicer, once you understand the new product and lifestyle that it offers. It’s one of the best reinventions that nobody has heard of yet.

6 Manufactured Home Myths, Corrected

1. It’s not a trailer. It has no wheels. It doesn’t move. Manufactured homes are as secure as a conventional home sitting on a foundation. It’s not going to blow over. When you see that on the news, those are the old 70’s models, mentioned earlier. Today there are serious federal safety standards for folks building the homes and folks securing them onto their permanent locations. Manufactured homes are often more safe and secure than other places to live. Want the details? Safety Truth
2. Manufactured homes are high quality and factory built now, just like almost 1/3 of all homes today. Why? The quality controlled, federally regulated, indoor manufacturing process delivers a better product (home) at a lower price. Honestly, the days of stick built homes is old school. There are better ways to build that result in better and MORE AFFORDABLE homes.
3. The same stuff that goes into building a home or apartment is used in manufactured homes; 2X4 construction, steel doors, dual pane vinyl windows, upgraded cabinetry and lighting, central heating and air conditioning.  Some homes are even super high end with granite countertops and spa bathtubs. Again, we are talking high quality homes, but way more affordable.   
   
4. Trailers are in trailer parks. Manufactured homes are in modern, professionally managed communities. No, it’s not a sketchy collection of neighbors, but a real community with tons of benefits. Professionally managed communities have 24-hour on-site maintenance, security and various perks which may include dog parks, pools, clubhouses, playgrounds. They also have fun community events that are free for neighbors. It’s all about great relationships and a fun lifestyle. Yolo, as they say (you only live once).    
   
5. Manufactured homes are very green. Trailers were energy vampires. Today’s homes are efficient, have modern appliances and super-efficient AC and heating units – so they cost typically less to live in than older apartments or homes and, of course, trailers.
6. You can OWN a manufactured home for less than renting an apartment. As home owners, your monthly payments will actually be lower than monthly rent, right away. And, you get a bunch of great perks that apartment dwellers do not, including appliances, driveways, yards, privacy, pet friendliness, 24 hour maintenance, community perks and events and …. QUIET!  We can share the numbers, but in very few life situations is there a better option that costs you less.  You may ask yourself, why do I rent? Your answer may just be that until now, you didn’t have the information on a better way.  Get in touch with us to learn more.Contact Us!