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Ma Williams Manufactured Homes
35325 Hwy 74
Hemet, CA 92545
Phone: (951) 325-4713
Fax: (951) 926-9622
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Modular Homes, Manufactured Homes & Site Built Homes Compared

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	Manufactured Homes	Modular Homes	Site Built Homes
Building Codes	Homes built in a factory following the Federal Government HUD Codes not the local building codes. The HUD Code requires that all mobile homes be manufactured on a non-removable steel chassis (steel building platform).	Modular homes are treated as site builts and must follow the local building codes and regulations. Also it must follow local zoning regulations. In California these homes are considered "factory built" and are built to an International Building Code (IBC), same as any site built in California.	Site builts are subject to the local buildings codes and to the local zoning regulations. Site builts are built to the International Building Code in California (IBC).
Floor Plans/Design	"Ma" Williams through Skyline and Silvercrest have over 200 floor plans available ranging from 500 to over 3,600 square feet (single story and two story homes) with many design features and much more customizable features!	No construction occurs until the homeowners picks the design. Most builders provide sample plans to help guide you in your customization. Modular homes are normally highly customized in their interior and exterior appearances. In some cases it is even possible to have your personal architect design a home and then forward the plans to you modular building center.	Can be customized to the owners preferences. Sometime developers will buy large plots of land, divide it into smaller plots and build identical homes next to each other. You can also hire an architect to design your home according to your preference or purchase home plans online and then hire a contractor to follow those plans.
Maintenance Cost	These homes are built in a climate controlled factory using high quality materials and more precise building techniques that are capable inside a factory. Manufactured homes are intentionally designed with additional insulation and other energy savings to reduce your maintenance costs.	These homes are built in a climate controlled factory using high quality materials and more precise building techniques that are capable inside a factory. Modular homes are intentionally designed with additional insulation and other energy savings to reduce your maintenance costs.	Since they are built on-site in all types of weather the quality of the product may vary some. Research has shown that site builts are more likely to require repairs and higher maintenance costs.
Price	Manufactured Homes are priced less than either Modular or site builts. On site costs for developing land, engineering on home, etc., is also less expensive with the manufactured homes.	Modular homes (factory construction as well as engineering and site work) cost about 20% more than a manufactured home of the same comparision, but less than a site built.	New site built construction of the same quality and comparision tend to cost up to 25% more than modular homes. They cost substantially more money than manufactured homes.
Resell Value	A manufactured homes value if placed on a permanent foundation will adjust with the market. In good markets manufactured homes value will appreciate as would modular and site builts.	Modular homes will also increase in value over time. Once they are completed it is near impossible to tell the difference between traditionally built homes and modular homes. These homes can be improved or expanded on site to accommodate owners preferences.	Site builts will increase in value over time. They can be improved and expanded to accommodate new owners preferences.
Appraisals	Financial institutions offering loans for manufactured homes will require 2 comparable sales of other manufactured homes that have closed escrow within a 6 month period, located in a close vacinity of the project. Appraisers are also allowed be subjective and include traditional and modular homes as comparables for value if they deem appropriate.	Financial institutions don't distinguish between modular homes and site builts for value, unless the modular home is built as a "Hudular home". It is very important for value and financing purposes that if you decide on purchasing a modular home, it is a TRUE modular home (OFF FRAME)! Hudular Homes are built to International Building Code (IBC); however, they are built "on frame" same as manufactured homes.	Site built financing institutions and appraisers will compare modular and other site builts for the appraised value.
Financing	Financing for Manufactured Homes with a permenant foundation on fee simple property allows for real estate financing, however, the interest rates are normally 1/2 point higher than modular and site built financing.	Financing for Modular homes are the same as for site builts. FHA, VA, Calvet, Conventional, and Construction loans are all available at the same interst rates as site built.	Financing for site builts is the same as for Modular homes. FHA, VA, Calvet, Conventional, and Construction loans are all options.
Timeframe	Custom Manufactured Homes placed on private property will normally have a 3-6 month timeframe depending on the process. The main time benefit with manufactured homes is the pre-emptive HUD Code. That allows for homes to be streamlined through plan check at the building department; these homes are federally approved which superceeds local building jurisdictions. This timeframe would include obtaining financing, permits, factory production time, and on site completion.	The normal timeframe for modular is 5-7 months allowing for the process of obtaining financing, permit processing, engineering, production and on site completion. There is time savings since construction can begin in the factory at the same time the foundation is being built on your site. Because the plans are California approved the plan check at the building department tends to take less time than a site built. Also weather has almost no impact on building the home.	The normal timeframe for site built is substantially longer than manufactured or modular. These homes usually have to go through architectural design, engineering, building department plan review several times before the plans are approved. Since all construction occurs on site, the sequence of work cannot go forward until the previous work has been completed. The work schedule is totally dependent on the weather conditions as well.
Appearance	There are many features available for manufactured homes that will facilitate a more similar look to that of a traditional custom home. There are many manufactured homes on fee simple real estate that are assumed to be site built because of the final look once completed.	Appearance can be the same as any traditional site-built home. You can add any style of window, door, wall or architectural feature you prefer. Modular homes have a bit more flexibility than do manufactured homes, as modular homes can leave the factory incomplete and final look of home can be completed on site. Once completed you can not tell the difference between modular and site builts.	The appearance can be customized to the home owners preference. site builts can accommodate any architectural preference.
Building Process	The procedural gains from assembly-line manufacturing saves time and money which results in much lower prices to the consumer. Labor costs are also reduced since the same craftsmen work on each home and master their section of work.	Modular homes enjoy the benefits of factory assembly line construction. this process removes delays caused by weather or valadism. This more efficient process reduces the cost when compared to site builts.	The most costly building process is one which requires almost the entire house to be custom constructed. It is also vulnerable to weather delays and vandalism costs. This process is the most likely to result in damaged building products like warped wood from exposure to the elements.
Green Building	A home built in a factory environment is earth friendly. Prefabrication techniques reduce waste, offer energy-saving designs and improve manufacturing and construction efficiencies.	Building a home in a factory environment is earth friendly. Prefabrication techniques reduce waste, offer energy-saving designs and improve manufacturing and construction efficiencies.	Wastes associated with building homes on site include: unused and excess material waste generated during the process of construction and renovation activities. These wastes may be rubble (concrete, bricks, asphalt), wood products, plaster, metals, plastics, and insulation. These materials (commonly referred to as C&D debris) comprise approximately 15 to 30 percent of all waste disposed of in landfills.
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Ma Williams Manufactured Homes
35325 Hwy 74
Hemet, CA 92545
Phone: (951) 325-4713
Fax: (951) 926-9622
sales@mawilliamshomes.com
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