Why a Modular Home in California is The Only Rational Choice
Under California law, modular homes are recognized as factory-built housing. Factory-built housing (FBH) units, as the name implies, are factory manufactured components which are assembled at a selected building site to form a modular home. The rules state that FBH units must be built and assembled “…in accordance with building standards published in the California […]
How Do Stick Built Homes Compare to Modular Homes?
Before discussing the differences between on-site, conventionally built homes and modular homes, let’s resolve a common misconception. A modular home is a manufactured home, but it should not be confused with what is commonly referred to as a mobile home. Modular homes bear little resemblance to mobile homes; modular homes look like site- or stick-built […]
5 ‘Must Knows’ When Buying Your Modular Home
Modular homes are not, as many people believe, mobile homes. Nor are they conventionally constructed homes. They are factory built in modular units, as the name implies. Upon completion, the modules are moved to the construction site for assembly. If you’re interested in purchasing a modular home there are things you should learn about and […]
Why You Should Be Thinking ‘Modular Home’
More than 20 million Americans have purchased modular homes. They are a preferred buy for many reasons, not the least of which being the price. But when buying a new modular home, as in any major purchase, it pays to do your homework. While prices for modular homes are some 78% cheaper than conventionally constructed […]
5 Color Mistakes You Need to Avoid in Your Modular Home
If you have decided that you want to stop paying rent and purchase a home, you may be overwhelmed with all the available options. I found myself in this position a few years ago and started searching for affordable housing solutions that fit my taste and my budget. My research led me to investigate modular […]
Financing your Modular Home: 4 Things to Look Out For
If you have decided that you want to stop paying rent and purchase a home, you may be overwhelmed with all the available options. I found myself in this position a few years ago and started searching for affordable housing solutions that fit my taste and my budget. My research led me to investigate modular […]
Is A Modular Home Just Cheap And Flimsy?
A modular home is very similar to a home that is built from the ground up on a piece of property, also sometimes called a stick-built home. The materials used in a modular home are usually the same materials. Modular homes are built even sturdier than on site homes, since they have to withstand being […]
Modular VS Manufactured: What is the difference?
Before getting into the pros and cons of Modular VS manufactured housing, we should first look into the difference in manufactured homes. Frequently called mobile homes or even worse, trailers, they are often considered to be (how should I say this?) less respectable. But all manufactured housing is not located in run down trailer parks. I recently […]
5 Things to look for in California modular contractors
Modular contractors seem to be a dime a dozen these days. Like all fields, there are some that are quite good. Others will not meet the high bar expected by many buyers. California residents who are wanting to get into a new home might not be able to afford an existing home or a new […]
5 reasons why modular homes in California are a great investment
Modular homes in California are a very popular and desired choice. There is a total of approximately 18 million people living in these attractive manufactured homes throughout the nation. Five reasons why these homes offer great investment potential are presented here. 1. Quality control and precise state and HUD Code building standards in a controlled […]
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