How Modern Home Designs Are Blurring the Line between Mobile Homes and Traditional Homes

Posted: Jun 13, 2013
Author: 1st Choice Home Centers

Buying a manufactured home may not be the first option a potential homeowner would think of when making what will most likely be the biggest purchase of his/her life.  But many don’t realize that with some clever and innovative new home designs, these types of property are often becoming even more popular among those looking to stretch their money without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

For starters, mobile or manufactured homes aren’t even considered “downsizing” anymore; some come in sizes over 2000 square feet!  They are now available with wood-burning fireplaces, full-sized spectacular kitchens you might see on the cover of a home design magazine, and even 2 story models that dwarf the stereotypical “trailer home” of the past.

Metal roofs have been replaced with standard shingled covering, and board siding is now luxurious looking vinyl offerings that range in everything from wood-grain to false stone siding. Home designs that have been applied to your standard home during the past are now an option for more homeowners simply because of the cheaper initial cost of the home itself.  It’s win-win!

Once delivered and set-up on site, manufactured homes are nearly indistinguishable from their conventional counterparts, and easily integrate themselves into the surrounding neighborhood perfectly.  Add your touch of design sensibility and you’ll find yourself with a home nearly half the price (separate of land-purchase price) and every bit as accommodating as other homes around you.