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There are some interesting events happening at the moment in the manufactured housing industry. Thus far in 2016, mobile home parks have recorded more than $6 billion in sales. The investment community is also taking a closer look at the industry, as people who usually opt for more traditional real estate investments are now adding […]

Aneki.com is a Toronto-based website that offers a lot of interesting demographic information on a wide range of subjects. The chart that caught our eye was a listing of the ten U.S. cities with the most expensive home prices. Seven of them are located in the state of California. Actually, it’s not that surprising given […]

There are a number of programs and assistance opportunities available to families seeking to purchase a modular home. One that perhaps doesn’t get the attention it deserves is the single-family direct home loan offered through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These loans are specifically designed to help lower income applicants become homeowners. They […]

One of the best qualities of manufactured homes is the flexibility in their floor plans, which allow them to be customized to fit the needs of each family. There is great potential in each design for those with the time and imagination who decide to take a great home and make it even better. But […]

What do people think of when they hear the term “manufactured home” or “mobile home”? Jennifer Siegal owns the Office of Mobile Design, a company that designs prefabricated mobile homes. Her work earned her the arcVision 2016 Women in Architecture Prize. Siegal recently sat down for a wide-ranging, in-depth interview with the architecture magazine Metropolis. […]

It’s a story that we often see under news about manufactured homes – a popular manufactured home park that has been around for decades is sold to new owners, and dozens of residents wonder if they need to make moving plans. A version of that story appeared in newspapers around Taunton, Massachusetts, after the Oak […]

What is a modular home? There is a specific definition we’ll cover in a bit; but first and foremost, it is a home. It is a place to raise a family, and cook Thanksgiving dinner, and show off to your friends when they come over to visit. Inside and out, it looks like the kind […]

April is tax month, and that’s good news if you are expecting a refund. If you are also considering a manufactured home purchase, the timing is especially fortunate, as your refund could bring you one step closer to achieving the dream of being a homeowner. Depending on what stage you are at in the process, […]

So you’ve just taken delivery of your wonderful new manufactured home – congratulations! Now, what are you going to do with all that empty space? Sure, you could just transfer the furniture from your previous house, but a new room layout offers possibilities for changing things up, in a way that is both functional and […]

Mortgage loan rates are headed toward historic lows according to many finance experts. Even with a Federal Reserve raise two months ago, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage continues to drop, and may even fall into the 2 percent range. Experts can debate the causes for this plunge, but there is no question that this is […]

Why does a perception still persist that manufactured homes are the same as trailers? Hopefully you have already discovered for yourself that this is not the case. But if you have any lingering doubts about what constitutes a manufactured home, let’s clear up any confusion. 1. A Manufactured Home and a Mobile Home Are Not […]

If you are part of the Baby Boom generation and you are retired, or nearing retirement, you are certainly not alone. For the next 20 years, an average of 10,000 people each day will reach age 65. While that milestone no longer demands immediate retirement, certainly some of them will be ready to welcome the […]