ONE OF EVERY FIVE new homes sold in Florida is a manufactured home, and it's no wonder. Today's manufatured homes offer you the foremost in quality, affordability and value. If you've been thinking about a manufactured home, you've probably heard a few myths. But we want you to know the facts...so you can open the door to all the benefits of today's best value.
MYTH
: Manufactured homes are not well-made.
FACT: You are assured of first-rate construction, because all
manufactured homes built since 1976 must meet the strict performance
standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The department's code requires the highest standards in every
phase of construction and its requirements are comparable to the
Standard\ Building Code for site-built homes. Also, all manufacturers
have their own quality assurance programs, and every home's design and
construction is inspected and approved by an independent outside
source.
MYTH
: Manufactured homes are not safe.
FACT: Your Florida manufactured home is designed to withstand even hurricane-force
winds. As for fire, a Foremost Insurance Company study concluded that
the chance of fire in a site-built home is twice that of today's
manufactured home. Thanks to stringent building codes, safety
inspection standards and the state's anchoring requirements, a Florida
manufactured home may be the safest home you can buy.
MYTH:
Manufactured homes are difficult to finance.
FACT:
Financing a manufactured home is no more difficult than financing any other home. Personal property financing is readily available. Conventional, VA, FHA and other financing programs, with terms of up to 30 years, are available when a home is financed as real property. Lenders are active in financing manufactured homes because studies prove that the appreciation of these homes is comparable to the appreciation of site-built homes.
MYTH:
Manufactured homes are not attractive.
FACT:
Seeing is believing, so step inside and you'll experience all the appeal and comfort you expect in a high-quality home. There's a spacious, stylish and beautiful manufactured home for every taste, budget and lifestyle. Whatever you want in your next home, you can have it in a manufactured home!