Almost one fifth of new homes sold in the USA are manufactured homes. Today’s manufactured homes offer you the foremost in quality, affordability and value. If you have been thinking about a manufactured home, you have probably heard a few myths. But we want you to know the facts so you can open the door to all of the benefits of today’s best value.
MYTH: Manufactured homes are not well-made.
FACT: Manufactured homes are first-rate construction. 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 codes require the highest standards in every phase of construction and its requirements are comparable to the Standard Building Codes 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 manufactured home is designed to withstand strong winds and 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 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. Chattel (personal property) loans for homes in manufactured home communities are readily available. For manufactured homes on private lots (real property loans) , conventional, VA, FHA and other financing programs, with terms of up to 30 years are available. 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. Bertakis Communities is one of the few community owners lending to homeowners through our innovative "Lease-to-Own” program where you can own your home in as little as 3 years!
MYTH: Manufactured homes are not attractive.
FACT: Seeing is believing! Step inside and you will experience all the appeal and comfort you would expect in a high-quality home. There is 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.
Bertakis Development offers Michigan manufactured home communities and Texas manufactured home communities that fit a wide range of lifestyles, from singles and growing families to independent living seniors.