Mobile Home Dealers Around the US

Mobile homes are an inexpensive type of housing for the Americans. It was seen as an alternative for those who cannot afford to build their home in the traditional manner or rent an apartment.

Everybody dreams of owning a house of their own where they will raise and nurture their family. However, not all are able to do so because they are not financially capable. The advent of mobile homes gave this dream a chance to become a reality. Mobile homes may be like on-site built homes but may not have the advantages of the latter. The thing that matters most is the affordability of buying a home, since mobile homes are less expensive than the traditionally built homes.

All homes that were made prior to 1976 are known as “mobile homes” but since the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUB) implemented stricter rules in relation to the quality and standards of these factory made homes, all homes made from the year 1976 onwards will be called “manufactured homes”.

These homes are actually made and manufactured inside factories. They come in two sizes: the singlewide and the doublewide. This is even though there may be triple-wide and other sizes, but these types are rarely made. These manufactured homes are transported to the areas where it will be occupied by tractor-trailers. They may stay in these areas for a long period of time.

Hence, the ability to move to another place is still possible. However, at present, once these manufactured homes have been built and transported to a specified area, it is usually left permanently there.

In comparison to the traditionally built home, usually you won’t be able to distinguish the difference between the two. This is because both are made of the same materials. Thus, unlike the site-built homes, manufactured homes tend to depreciate in value just like motor vehicles. However, with the double-wide, which were built with higher quality and are able to meet the standard of the building codes of certain areas, they are able to prevent further depreciation.

Plus, due to the rapid depreciation of modular homes, it has affected the surrounding structures around it, causing distress in the area where a manufactured home will be moving. This factor led to the application of zoning regulations and the limitation of the number of modular homes that can be placed in a certain area. Single-wide homes were discouraged because of its rapid depreciation as compared to the double-wide home.

Moreover, due to the spaciousness and the similarity of the double-wide with the traditionally built homes, it has become the preferred choice of manufactured homes. In fact, single wide units are still sold and are used as temporary housings for areas that are affected by natural disasters.

California, Alabama, Indiana, and Texas are the most popular states that purchase manufactured homes. The demand for housing continues to grow and presently people are treating the new, higher end modular homes like the traditional home. More people are now making this as an alternative and a way to own their own dream house.

To know more about manufactured homes and to have a good deal, here are the known manufacturers and dealers of modular homes in the U.S.

CHAMPION HOMES

Founded in 1953 by Walter Clark and Henry George, in Dryden Michigan, Champion homes have been building homes for 55 years. This is from trailer homes, campers, RV’s, to mobile home. They have acquired several well respected and famous brand names in the business such as Dutch, Fortune, Summit Crest, and Highland Manufacturing just to name a few.

With the distinction of being the biggest modular manufacturer in North America, Western Canada, and the United Kingdom, they have provided a wide range of factory built homes from single and multi family homes, to government and commercial buildings. Champion homes can be found in rural and urban areas.

Capable of providing the needs of each and every family, Champion has a diverse range of floor plans that will suit any lifestyle. Each home is professionally designed and is built with the highest standard at affordable prices while meeting the state building code.

Through the years, Champion has always promoted change and advancement in the manufactured housing business. And these are the few accomplishments they have achieved:

• In 2001 – the first manufactured housing company to receive Energy Star® certification from the United States Department of Energy.

• In 2002, the DOE named Champion Energy Star Partner of the Year

• In 2003, the Ultimate Kitchen was introduced. Featuring stainless steel G.E.® appliances, a euro-style range hood

• In 2005 and 2006, “Country Living Home of the Year”. Was built in partnership with Country Living Magazine

• Also in 2005 - first manufacturer to build privatized modular housing for the military.

• In 2006, the Suite Retreat was launched, a luxurious and elegant master bath that was designed having a shower with glass surround, an oversized tub, electric fireplace, plantation shutters, large furniture-style vanity and more.

Champion was honored with 17 industry design awards in the past 8 years to name a few:

• "Best New Home Design"

• "Excellence in Home Design" from the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).