Comments on: Modular Home?

By: Homepro2

Homepro2 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:41:47 +0000

So far I have not found any. As long as they are constructed well, they are really a good deal they are the same as any other stick-built home, the only difference is the “sticks” are put together at a different location and then brought in!

By: Sharon W

Sharon W — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:57:02 +0000

Resale, People are afraid of Modular homes. The fact is, The newer Modular homes are better build than on-site. They are built in a controlled environment. No rain, No snow. Water is any homes worst nightmare. I have a “All-American” manufactured home. And I am Lic Contractor. I actually toured the factory in IL. Do your home work.Find out What Company built it and check their reputation

By: kitchens

kitchens — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:41:43 +0000

Modulars are like mobile homes… they depreciate in value. Be careful investing in them.

By: peeboo6e

peeboo6e — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:19:02 +0000

I wrote a magazine article on this topic recently, after seeing some very impressive modulars at the International Builders’ Show last February. Here are a few things to consider:
*Modular homes are NOT like mobile homes; they’re built to local building codes, like site-built homes, not HUD codes like mobile homes;
*Modular homes need to be stronger than site-built homes as they have to withstand the rigors of travel and crane lifting;
*Modular homes often come with much longer warranties than local builders offer, making them better than site-built homes in that regard… ask your realtor about the warranty on the home you’re considering;
*Modular homes are visually indistinguishable from site-built homes next door to them, but may be more energy-efficient and almost certainly saved natural resources in their construction;
*Many builders are already using modular components to construct their site-built homes, making “modular” a matter of degree.
Good luck w/your home purchase. For more on this topic, check out a new book called “PreFabulous” by Sherry Koones. I wrote about it in my article and plan to build modular myself in a few years.