Hello, My name is Keith Startz and I have been in the manufactured housing industry for well over a decade. I have sold and delivered over 1000 homes. I have also managed and developed several multi-million dollar sales centers while also being in charge of home finance, delivery & setup, construction, insurance & of course service.

Buying a home may be the most expensive purchase you will ever make. A manufactured home may be an appealing option for you. These homes come in a variety of styles, sizes, and floor plans, and range in price from about $15,000 to more than $100,000, without land. Manufactured homes can be installed on your own land, in a rental community, or in a planned subdivision.

The affordability of manufactured housing is mainly attributable to the efficiencies of the factory process. The controlled environment and assembly line techniques remove many of the problems of the site-built sector, such as poor weather, theft, vandalism and damage to building products and materials stored on site. Also, factory employees are trained, scheduled and managed by one employer, as opposed to the system of contracted labor in the site-built sector.

Manufactured home producers also benefit from the economies of scale, which result from being able to purchase large quantities of building materials and products. As a result they are able to negotiate the lowest possible price for items that are invariably more expensive in a site-built house.

The factory process builds the home from the "inside out," which results in ease of installation for interior walls and plumbing and electrical systems. The house and materials on an assembly line travel to the workers, with scaffolds, tools and materials within easy reach. Computer-assisted design (CAD) programs also offer speed and flexibility for manufacturers.

Today’s manufactured homes come with many “standard” features that you would find in a site-built home. Many floor plans are available that range from the basic models to more elaborate designs with living and dinning rooms with vaulted ceilings, fully-equipped modern kitchens, comfortable bedrooms with walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed bathtubs and whirlpools.

You may also select from a variety of exterior designs, including metallic, vinyl, wood, or hardboard. You also may select such design features as a bay window, a gable front, or a pitched roof with shingle. Awnings, enclosures around the crawl space, patio covers, decks, and steps are also available at additional costs.

Sincerely Yours
Keith Startz