Manufactured Housing News

In 2025, in various reports, it is expected that factory-built housing will gain momentum as a solution for middle- and lower-income families due to its affordability and efficiency. However, challenges remain that could slow widespread adoption. Shifting Factors: Factory-built construction will lower building costs by 20%, and possibly more, making homeownership more accessible. (American Progress)...

With stylish features and floor plans, many of today’s manufactured homes break the old “mobile home” stereotype–without breaking the bank. The Manufactured Housing Institute, a trade group, reports that, on average, newly manufactured homes cost about half the price of site-built homes. Factory construction lowers material and labor costs, and a federal building code makes...

(Source: Multi-Housing News) – Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 12 manufactured housing communities in the Southeast, which were 82 percent occupied at the time of the deal. Encompassing 544 units, the portfolio spreads across Thomasville, Cairo and Ochlocknee, Ga., and Monticello, Fla. It includes 478 manufactured housing lots, 60 recreational vehicle lots...

Source: Oak Creek Homes/ – Oak Creek Homes, an award-winning small manufacturer, known for its innovative manufactured homes and modular homes, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with LG, the #1 appliance brand in the U.S. In 2025, now every newly ordered Oak Creek home will come equipped with premium LG Stainless Steel Kitchen...

The Baby Boomers of today are retiring in record numbers, and active as they are, many are challenging a number of popular stereotypes about retirement and aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034 nearly a quarter of the U.S. population will be over the age of 65, and many are seeing the benefits...

Manufactured homes are undoubtedly the most misunderstood and mischaracterized form of housing in the United States. There are a myriad of myths and misrepresentations that have been handed down over several decades that are today absolutely untrue. As a result there are many who will not consider manufactured homes when contemplating homeownership. The following 5...

Sustainability The beginning of a new year marks a time for reflection on ways to better ourselves and bring more positivity to the world. Is committing to being more environmentally conscious on your list.? If so, your housing is a great place to start. Manufactured housing is one of the more sustainable ways to live...

(Sources: Excerpts from an editorial by Abby Badach Doyle via Black Belt News Network) — With stylish features and floor plans, many of today’s manufactured homes break the old “mobile home” stereotype – without breaking the bank. On average, new manufactured homes cost about a third of the price of site-built homes, reports the Manufactured...

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”  – Mark Twain There are many reasons that manufactured homes remain the housing choice for senior retirees. Many healthy retirement age, low and middle income workers are living longer, and in many instances are delaying retirement plans, as a result...

The manufactured housing market represents a vital segment of the housing industry, offering affordable and versatile housing solutions for thousands of homebuyers nationwide. Despite a sluggish growth in the site-built housing market, manufactured homes have experienced continuing growth heading into the new year with manufactured home shipments. Consider the following: Manufactured home shipments through November...