Market Snapshot
While people use the terms manufactured, modular, and mobile homes interchangeably, they don't mean the same thing.
- A manufactured home is any home built in a factory setting to HUD codes.
- A modular home is a manufactured home that gets built and transported in 3 to 5 pieces that get assembled on the homesite. Modular homes can look like any home plan your dealer supports.
- A mobile home is a manufactured home that gets built and transported in 1 to 3 pieces that get assembled on the homesite. Mobile homes typically look like ranch style houses.
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Types of Manufactured & Mobile Homes
Modern manufactured and mobile homes give home shoppers a lot of different options when choosing a home that meets their unique needs.
- Single wide manufactured homes are the standard size for mobile homes.
- Double wide mobile homes are incredibly common manufactured homes that offer up more living space for homeowners.
- Many mobile home dealers offer triple wide and larger manufactured homes, making them a comfortable home option for families.
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