MHLivingNews.com decided to see how others define a manufactured home. The first result that came up in Google was surprising and shockingly incorrect. Princeton, for the record, a manufactured home is legally NOT a mobile home. There have been no ‘mobile homes’ built in the United States since June 15, 1976, when the current legal definition and construction requirements for …
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Seacoastonline reports from Saddle River, New Jersey that the image of factory-built homes is notching up, as investors and high-end home shoppers see the benefits of an energy-efficient modular home with all the amenities and strength of a site-built home, customized to order via a 3D monitor and working with a design team. Robert Caruso, owner of Big Sky Custom …
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TheGazette tells MHLivingNews five of six scheduled modular homes have been sited on nearly a half-acre on the east side of downtown Colorado Springs, CO. Developed by Martin Newton of Pax Development, he originally proposed a ten unit, 42 foot tall condo for the property, and although city planning approved it, neighbors balked because the squatty design was out of place among the …
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The Manufactured Housing Institute informs MHLivingNews that the passage of the legislation by Congress to avert the “fiscal cliff” included extension of tax credits for Energy Star manufactured and modular homes. The New Energy Efficient Home Credit expired at the end of 2011 and has been extended to Dec. 31, 2013. It provides builders of Energy Star-qualified manufactured homes with a tax …
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The pros at MHVillage tell us that almost everyone who wants to sell their manufactured home would be well by working with a professional. After all, selling a home can be a complicated and confusing process and many folks simply don’t have the time, or the know-how, to properly sell property. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t learn from listings For Sale By …
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Conventional housing often reflects regional variations. Some houses in New England look different than those in Arizona. The same is true with manufactured homes. You can and so see similarities, but also regional differences. This video from Northwest Pride Association showcases facts that reflect well in their region. But it also has insights good for all parts of the …
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At whatever stage of life you happen to be in, there are a variety of smart housing options available for you. You may be starting out, starting over, upsizing or downsizing. There are great opportunities available for you in modern home options today. Most American still prefer to own a home. In fact, some 67% of Americans are home owners. …
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Sometimes posters or photos and a short message tells a story quickly and dramatically that a thousand words can’t express as well. For example. Imagine bringing a ton of car parts to a driveway and building a car outdoors. Clearly, it is better to buy a factory built car than one built on site. The same is true for buying a …
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The building industry has settled on continuing to provide their products in the same way for generations…all parts and pieces delivered and assembled on site. As other industries seek to become more efficient and work towards increasing their top and bottom lines, construction continues as it always has. There is an alternative and it has been used successfully all over …
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Southern Oregon University (SOU) students created a plan to provide more affordable housing in Ashland, Oregon by altering the city’s code to make manufactured homes easier to install here. The proposal will be presented to the Ashland Planning Commission on Tuesday, July 24. It would alter regulations on manufactured housing being placed on individual and developments lots. “What our real …
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Every year near Easter, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) holds its annual Congress and Expo for manufactured housing professionals. This video interview with some of the Industry’s leaders, business owners and professionals gives you a quick sense of the sights and sounds of those who help shape manufactured housing, which provides quality affordable homes to millions of Americans. This video …
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According to a recent report in Mashable, building a traditional house can create some 8000 pounds of landfill materials. Some factory builders like Connect Homes claim they can reduce that by 75%. They also assert that using energy-efficient technologies and appliances can save home owners an average of $3,383 per year. Factory building makes a home more precise. It cuts down …
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This three and a half minute video should be an eye opener for millions of Americans. As you can see in the raw footage, commentary and text in the video above, this manufactured home was first hit by a tornado and then was subjected to high sustained winds for over half an hour. We captured the best parts of that …
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Sometimes people ‘don’t get it’ when it comes to manufactured home living and its advantages. When you have a family member or friend ask you, why do you like living in a manufactured home? Start with the reason that may blow them away! You can live better when your housing costs le$$. What do you like or want to do? …
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Perhaps you like watching TV shows that feature amazing kitchens. Maybe you have toured houses where conventional builders have used an abundance of upscale cabinetry, granite counters, classy flooring and high end appliances. In new construction or remodeling, the kitchen can often be the most expensive room in a house. Consider this thought. In a house with a great kitchen, …
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