Modular Home Prices

I am looking into my option for home purchasing. I seem to be stuck between going for an existing home, or buying land and then putting a modular home on it. I can’t seem to find prices for these homes without going to talk to the people who build them, and right now I am still looking. Some people have told me the cost difference is smaller than I think. I would appreciated it if someone could let me know of their personal experience with modular homes, or let me know which you think is the better idea, pros and cons, etc. I am located in South Florida. Thank you for your time and answers!

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I am trying to find affordable housing in Eugene and Portland areas. Everything is so expensive "owning wise" Do many residents just rent or live in Modular homes?

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I was doing some research on factory built homes and found out there is more types of houses than I previously thought. The one that interested me the most was Modular homes. I have never owned a house before and would like any information I can get, especially about Modular and similar types.

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Modular homes go on a basement foundation or a crawl space foundation

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need pictures and prices on rental houses , mobile homes ,modular homes ,in greenville sc . including surroundingareas like travelers rest, dacusville, powdersville sc etc…..

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My husband and i are looking for any websites that have pictures and floor plans for Modular homes in South Dakota. I have not found many so i was wondering if anyone out there have found any? Thanks in advance…

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I know you have to buy/provide your own land but generally speaking how much are modular homes? My husband and I recently looked at a "regular" home that was 230k for 2 bedrooms… we thought it was ridiculously overpriced and heard we could customize our own modular home to our wants/needs. We found no pricing guides and do not plan on buying soon so we have not talked to anyone professional.

Anyone have a basic price for a modular home? example – 3 bedroom & 2 bath

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We have been looking into modular homes, the type that comes in as one piece, not 2 pieces or a double wide. (One company we are looking at is Wardcraft.) My question is, has anyone had any experieces with these type of homes? We have been in a new one and it's nice and all but my question is has anyone had any experience in living in one for more than 5-10 years? I was just wondering how energy efficient they are, if there are any problems that have developed after a period of years. I guess I am just wondering all these things because the type and size we are looking at would be as much a stick built home and I don't want to invest that much into a modular home and then in 20 years have major problems. I know stick built homes can also have problems too. We'd have a basement under it for sure. I know they do usually come with the cheapest appliances and carpet possible. Can anyone give me any other suggestions or experiences with them?

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We are looking for websites that show different floor plans and options for modular homes. We are not looking for any particular website in any specific location. We just want general ideas. What’s a good website?

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Is there any government grants for first time home buyers on modular homes?
I want to know if any government grant or program is availlable for me when buying a new modular home or maybe a stick built home. I prefer the grants that are not required to be paid back. Basically what are the options for me?
I live in SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

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My parents just sold their house and are trying to retire. They want something a bit smaller and I was trying to show them some nicer quality modulars that they can put 0- 0k into.

The only thing is that all they know about modulars is that they are junky poorly made doublewides. I've tried to show them websites and pictures, but the one's they've looked at in their small town of Clarion, Pa are still the crappy cheaper ones. They are totally turned off and everyone is telling them that they ARE bad and to stay away from them.

I need hard proof to counter all their friend's point of views. Anyone know of articles or shows that have covered modular homes that are credible. Anybody like CNN (they watch it religiously and would probably listen to them).

Please help!!! They are rushing and are looking at crappy 1970's houses for 0k! Its driving me crazy!!!!
So it looks like modulars are basically stick built houses and manufactured housing are the lower grade doublewide style houses (our home inspector below has informed us).

Based on this. What do you think? Is the misconception between modulars and manufactured homes what is scaring people away?

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What is a good website to view Modular homes that have the prices AND pictures of the inside?

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I have done so much research on modular homes and would like to hear from someone who actually lives in one. I'd like to hear the good with the bad since we will probably buy one. My email is viewpoint123@yahoo.com. Many of the homebuilders right off the bat are very negative about modular homes. I've learned modular homes are quite common in Europe and even some prison buildings are shipped over there. I know if modular homes catch on in the US it would hurt the homebuilders, so I don't really want to hear from homebuilders. There's seems to be too much resentment from site builders in the other responses I've seen on the topic of modular homes. The employees of modular home builders have health insurance & benefits, & vacation pay. Sitebuilt builders tire out their workers and they have no incentives. Material gets wet. They don't use expensive computerized jigs like the factories. Modular homes are built to the same code as stick built so why all the negativity?

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I am considering building a home. Modular homes are initially attractive. Good? Bad? Indifferent? Any specific advice about them verses a stick-built home?

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I have been looking for a home now for about ten months. I know what I want, but I just can't find it. I can't afford much more than a monthly payment of about 00 so a 0,000 house is about the limit for me right now. I've found a nice chunk of property on a few acres for about ,000. By my way of thinking, if I can get a house on that acreage, I wouldn't have to deal with an old house that isn't up to date (which is what i've been finding in my price range). Does anyone have any experience with modular homes? Tell me your experience, please!
I'm probably looking at about a 1000-1200 sft capecod or ranch style home with a garage and a basement (not a slab). In michigan, where no one seems to have any work right now anyhow… what price do you think iw ould pay for this? Does the price of a modular home include the septic/well? if not, how much does that run? Would the price include things like toilets, cupboards, appliances? What can I expect?

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My wife and me are looking into modular homes they seem to come in decent floor plans and can be put on perment foundations,which will increase value over time like a traditional stick built home and can be registured as a stick built home at your local court house.Also how well are the warranty stood behind by the manufactures on the homes when or if the roof,floors or other componets have problems or defects in craftmanship.Also are you happy with the over all value and set up of the home and any perfered manufacture of modular homes over others?

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I have 4 children that would like to keep their own bedrooms after years of having to share. I own 1.5 acres of land and a double wide mobile home. I want out of my mobile home. I have been seriously looking at log cabins & modular homes. I would put them on a slab on my property. After weeks of internets searches, I found a modular home that I am very interested in–the Cinci Cape by Palm Harbor. Anyone have any input on modulars or Palm Harbor?
How well made are they?
Do they retain their value?
Does thair value increase like a traditional "stick" home?
How do they compair in cost? Are they really substantially cheaper?
What should I look for?
If I decide against the modular home, what input do you have on log cabins?
Are they a realistic option in southern LA?
Are they energy efficient?
Do they settle and become unlevel?
Ideas people?
I cant afford to build traditionally, but I do not want to live in a mobile home any longer.
There is a substantial difference between mobile homes and modular homes–the differance starts with the ground up… mobile homes are on metal frames and are raised–modular homes are built like "stick" homes and can go on foundations/slabs.
Also, I am not renting. I own the land outright and have a mortgage on my mobile home. And, surprisingly, the value of the two has almost doubled since I bought them 7 years ago.

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I am looking for Modular homes prebuilt at a factory to local building codes for Oregon. I dont want a manufatured home. I am having a hard time finding reliable information for my state.

Has anyone done a Modular home?

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I have noticed some prices of modular homes. I was curious as to what basic packages usually include when it comes to appliances, flooring, etc. Is all of this extra? Do any come with all kitchen appliances, but then you can upgrade to better quality appliances??? Also…is it extra to customize carpet color add washer dryer? We are trying to keep it basic, but is it better to get all options included or to buy appliances? Just want an idea of how much more it cost to have all included added onto the base price?

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This question is in regards to quality built Modular Homes of all high grade materials.

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My fiancee and I are getting married in September. We have considered starting to build our own home, but then we discovered modular homes. We want about a 1400 square foot home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, as we are not planning on kids for some time. We found the perfect modular home that meets our standards. I understand that modular homes are often built cheaper. If you have any knowledge, or own a modular home, please tell me how much they cost, what all is involved with the process of buying, building, and moving. And also, how these are financed. Thank you in advance!

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I am aware that modular homes are basically regular stick built homes (just that they are built inside so that they are built better and faster than regular outdoor construction) built in a few sections and then assembled in a few days.

The only thing is that I've heard that modular's will depreciate in value. This doesn't appear to be true, because its just like a regular house after its built and you can't tell the difference.

It seems like alot of people are confusing the "modulars" with those "manufactured" low grade double wide homes.
Does this misconception about the differences really make the modular homes depreciate?
Whenever you go to sell it, do you just not tell people that they are modular since they are pretty much a regular house?

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We have our property, but need a modlar home to put on it. We heard about the foreclosure buyers market and wanted to know how to go about getting a list of modular homes that might have been foreclosed on.

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I am talking about modular homes (not manufactured homes). Modular homes are built to local codes (not HUD), just like conventional stick-built homes. And modular homes are stick-built also, but I have heard they use 30% more wood than conventional homes because modular homes have to be transported, therefore they are stronger than conventional homes. I have heard that modular homes are made indoors in a controlled environment, which is better, and are made more precisely with more quality control than conventional homes. I have also heard they appreciate the same as conventional homes.

Opinions?

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I'm looking for a site for pricing for modular homes. All the sites I find don't have prices. It doesn't have to be near me or anything I just would like to know prices so i can firgure out if I could afford one or not. All help is appreciated.

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I recently inherited a nice but not too big piece of land. I don't have much money saved but have a nice income. Does anyone know much about modular homes? I was thinking of going that way. Anyone have any and info or expierence with modular homes. Are they considered like trailers? Not crazy about that look. Let me know!! Thanks. Oh, I'm in the New Jersey area.

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