Manufactured Homes Have Come A Long Way Since The Days Of The "Single Wide"

In the early days of the manufactured (mobile) home business it was considered anything but glamorous or spacious--and definitely not customizable by any means. Early on, manufactured homes were more of a "one size fits all" kind of business; however, over the past several years the industry has made significant strides in terms of quality, design, and customer satisfaction.

When it comes to stereotypes, unfortunately manufactured homes are associated with several of them--and they are not all positive. Many people are still under the impression that these homes are "single-wide trailers" with tail lights and towing hitches attached to them. What's even more unfortunate, is that mobile homes are thought of as a "poor man's" home.

Today's mobile home is anything but stereotypical. In fact, most people have a very hard time differentiating a manufactured home from a stick- built home. What's even more impressive is the quality and rigorous building process that is required when constructing one of these homes. Specific building specs and strict construction codes are enforced on all manufactured and modular homes making them some of the safest and structurally sound homes on the market.

In the early 70's manufactured homes were all pretty much the same in terms of design and floor layout. These homes were seldom over 1000 square feet and very compact. It's easy to see why a person wouldn't be interested in a home that small. However, within the last several years, the mobile home industry now offers hundreds of  flooring design and building layouts--with many homes offering nearly 3000 square feet and up to 4 bedrooms! With multi-level options and attached garages, the new-aged mobile homes are every bit as spacious and comfortable as traditional site-built homes.

Last but not least, manufactured homes are becoming experts when it comes to catering to the needs and wants of their customers. With countless upgrade options from vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, and additional storage space, customers are now allowed to hand-pick everything that goes into their home.

The manufactured home industry is on the verge of becoming one of the premier choices for new home buyers. Many people are realizing that they can get similar, and often better, quality in a manufactured home compared to stick-built home and at nearly half the cost! It's no surprise that this industry is on the rise. For more information on manufactured homes, including dealer recommendations, dealer locations, and over a 150 articles that cover every aspect of the manufactured home industry, checkout www.manufacturedhomes.com and make your dream home a reality!