The options for mobile homes are nearly unlimited, with so many sizes, designs, and materials to pick from.
Furthermore, mobile home owners must determine where they will park their mobile home permanently or temporarily once they have purchased it. While there is a learning curve involved in switching to a manufactured home, the benefits of owning one are well worth the effort. Take a look at these five advantages of upgrading to a mobile home today.
Today's mobile homes are secure and well-maintained.
Many people believe that mobile homes are weather-proof, but the Manufactured Housing Institute says that this is a common myth. For those who are unaware, the phrase "mobile home" refers to dwellings constructed prior to 1976. Because the US Department of Housing and Urban Development dramatically raised the quality standards and regulations for these sorts of homes during this time, any homes built after 1976 are technically referred to as "manufactured homes." In fact, all newly constructed manufactured homes must meet current building codes. According to the MHI, this comprises the home's heating and air conditioning systems, as well as fire safety, plumbing, and electrical systems. It also involves structural design, building, energy efficiency, and transportation.
Today's manufactured homes are "designed for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which they are sold," according to the group. If you buy a manufactured home in Florida, for example, you may be comfortable that it was designed to resist hurricane-force winds. Steel anchors, which bind the home to the ground, are also used to keep today's "mobile" homes in place.
When you buy a mobile home, you won't have to break the bank.
The cheap cost and affordability of a manufactured home is perhaps the most appealing feature. In terms of dollar per square foot, manufactured homes give more bang for the buck than traditional, site-built homes. Mobile houses in 2015 "priced less than half as much as the estimated $100.65 per square foot for new site-built housing development," according to the Manufactured Housing Institute. According to the group, the average cost of a new single-wide mobile home is $45,000 today. When you compare that to the current average price of a new, site-built home, which is $379,500, you can see how much money a manufactured home can save you. A monthly payment for a mobile home may be in the hundreds, but it's nothing compared to a monthly mortgage payment in the thousands for a site-built home. Buying a manufactured home is even less expensive than renting. Manufactured houses are one of the finest ways to own a home without breaking the bank, thanks to their affordability.
The possibility to live more simply is provided by purchasing a mobile home.
Many people prefer to live in a manufactured home because it allows them to live more simply. This "less is more" mentality has been scientifically demonstrated to boost the mental well-being and overall health of individuals who follow it. Favoring "the environment over material consumption and income has been connected not only to better environmental sustainability but also to boosted mental and physical health," according to U.S. News & World Report. According to the article, people living simply reported "better physical health after deliberately making a change to earn less money," according to a poll conducted by the University of the Sciences in Pennsylvania. So, if you're trying to accept the simple life, buying a manufactured home is good way to do so.
You don't have to think as much about property maintenance because your manufactured home is likely to be smaller than a previous traditional home. And besides, a smaller house on a smaller lot necessitates less landscaping and upkeep. You'll have more time for other things as a result.
Buying a mobile home is good for the environment.
Buying a manufactured house could be a wise investment if you want to save money on utilities while also helping the environment. According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, manufactured homes produce up to "90 percent less waste and environmental effect than site-built housing." Mobile homes are far more efficient and environmentally green than regular homes because of their greater energy efficiency. Furthermore, as the Manufactured Housing Institute points out because these manufactured homes are built in a factory and erected on-site, their transit to a mobile home community has no environmental impact. Especially when compared to the process of constructing a traditional home, which necessitates the transportation of raw materials to and from the construction site.
A feeling of unity is provided by living in a mobile home park.
Another benefit of relocating to a prefabricated house is the sense of community that many homeowners experience in their community. Owners have their own privacy (driveway, backyard, and detached walls), but are yet close enough to their neighbors to encourage social interactions. Many of these land-lease communities, according to the Manufactured Housing Institute, offer social groups, group activities, exercise amenities, and compassionate