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Today’s manufactured homes are a beautiful alternative to on-site construction. Modern manufactured homes are produced in a wide variety of styles and floor plans, and come with many of the same options and amenities as comparable site built homes. Using state-of-the-art construction techniques and technologies, manufactured homes are built in a controlled-environment setting, allowing for maximum quality control during the construction process. In many ways, manufactured homes and site built homes have become virtually identical in looks, quality and comfort.
The manufactured housing industry is also leading the way on energy efficiency and green building construction. Because a manufactured home is built in a controlled factory setting, it is easier to incorporate energy efficient features and environmentally friendly products into the home. Both the federal government and the New Mexico state government have passed legislation enabling manufactured homeowners to obtain tax incentives for including energy efficient design and products in their homes.
Over 19 million people across the country have already discovered the quality and convenience a manufactured home has to offer. In New Mexico as well, more and more families are choosing manufactured housing over site-built housing. Today, almost 18% of the New Mexico population lives in manufactured housing. Hopefully you will make the decision to join them, and see for yourself how comfortable living is truly made!
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The manufactured housing industry is also leading the way on energy efficiency and green building construction. Because a manufactured home is built in a controlled factory setting, it is easier to incorporate energy efficient features and environmentally friendly products into the home. Both the federal government and the New Mexico state government have passed legislation enabling manufactured homeowners to obtain tax incentives for including energy efficient design and products in their homes.
Over 19 million people across the country have already discovered the quality and convenience a manufactured home has to offer. In New Mexico as well, more and more families are choosing manufactured housing over site-built housing. Today, almost 18% of the New Mexico population lives in manufactured housing. Hopefully you will make the decision to join them, and see for yourself how comfortable living is truly made!
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The Advantages of Manufactured Housing
Manufactured Housing Is Cost-Effective
Construction cost per square foot for a new manufactured home averages 10 to 35 percent less than costs for a comparable site-built home and independent appraisal studies confirm that manufactured homes can appreciate in value just like other forms of housing.
Manufactured Homes Are Built for Quality
All aspects of the construction process are controlled and the weather does not interfere with construction and cause delays. All technicians, craftsmen and assemblers work as a team and are professionally supervised, the inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather-related damage, and all construction materials, as well as interior finishes and appliances, are purchased in volume for additional savings. Finally, all aspects of construction are continually inspected by a professionally trained New Mexico certified inspector.
Manufactured Homes Are Built for Safety
The building materials in today’s manufactured home are the same as those used in site-built homes. In addition, the homes are engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which they are sold. Today, manufactured homes are among the safest housing choices.
Manufactured Homes Come With Numerous Amenities
Floor plans are available that range from basic to elaborate and may include vaulted or tray ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed tubs and whirlpools. Bay windows, awnings, patio covers, decks, site-built garages, and permanent foundations are often available as upgrades. A variety of exterior siding is available, including metallic, vinyl, wood, or hardboard. In some cases, home-buyers can also opt for stucco exteriors – perfect for achieving that New Mexico look!
Manufactured Homes Licensees are Required to Post Consumer Protection Bonds
A great difference between a manufactured home and stick-built construction is the way manufactured housing manufacturers, retailers, and installers stand behind their homes. In New Mexico if there is a problem with a manufactured home, a consumer is able to file a consumer complaint with the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division where the complaint will be investigated and where, if necessary, a consumer protection bond may be activated to bring the issue into compliance. With a site-built, stick-built home built in New Mexico only what is called a "permit bond" is posted by a contractor. In other words, if a consumer has a problem with a home built on site and if it doesn't involve a matter as to whether or not a proper permit was taken out on the home-that consumer must go through the court system to address any issues.
Manufactured Homes Qualify for the New Mexico Sustainable Building Tax Credit
When you buy a manufactured home built to Energy Star Standards, you will receive a $3.00 per square foot tax credit in addition to the energy savings that will come with your new Energy Star home! In addition, New Mexico Manufactured Housing Retailers have worked with the New Mexico Tax Credit Alliance to built a consortium of sellers and buyers of tax credits so that you will immediately be able to sell your tax credit for cash!
Click Here to learn more about the Sustainable Building Tax Credit
Construction cost per square foot for a new manufactured home averages 10 to 35 percent less than costs for a comparable site-built home and independent appraisal studies confirm that manufactured homes can appreciate in value just like other forms of housing.
Manufactured Homes Are Built for Quality
All aspects of the construction process are controlled and the weather does not interfere with construction and cause delays. All technicians, craftsmen and assemblers work as a team and are professionally supervised, the inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather-related damage, and all construction materials, as well as interior finishes and appliances, are purchased in volume for additional savings. Finally, all aspects of construction are continually inspected by a professionally trained New Mexico certified inspector.
Manufactured Homes Are Built for Safety
The building materials in today’s manufactured home are the same as those used in site-built homes. In addition, the homes are engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which they are sold. Today, manufactured homes are among the safest housing choices.
Manufactured Homes Come With Numerous Amenities
Floor plans are available that range from basic to elaborate and may include vaulted or tray ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed tubs and whirlpools. Bay windows, awnings, patio covers, decks, site-built garages, and permanent foundations are often available as upgrades. A variety of exterior siding is available, including metallic, vinyl, wood, or hardboard. In some cases, home-buyers can also opt for stucco exteriors – perfect for achieving that New Mexico look!
Manufactured Homes Licensees are Required to Post Consumer Protection Bonds
A great difference between a manufactured home and stick-built construction is the way manufactured housing manufacturers, retailers, and installers stand behind their homes. In New Mexico if there is a problem with a manufactured home, a consumer is able to file a consumer complaint with the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division where the complaint will be investigated and where, if necessary, a consumer protection bond may be activated to bring the issue into compliance. With a site-built, stick-built home built in New Mexico only what is called a "permit bond" is posted by a contractor. In other words, if a consumer has a problem with a home built on site and if it doesn't involve a matter as to whether or not a proper permit was taken out on the home-that consumer must go through the court system to address any issues.
Manufactured Homes Qualify for the New Mexico Sustainable Building Tax Credit
When you buy a manufactured home built to Energy Star Standards, you will receive a $3.00 per square foot tax credit in addition to the energy savings that will come with your new Energy Star home! In addition, New Mexico Manufactured Housing Retailers have worked with the New Mexico Tax Credit Alliance to built a consortium of sellers and buyers of tax credits so that you will immediately be able to sell your tax credit for cash!
Click Here to learn more about the Sustainable Building Tax Credit
Building a Manufactured Home
There are two ways to build a home: outdoors in the elements, or indoors in a controlled environment.
Indoors, your home is built in a controlled, modern factory, where skilled workers use weather-protected materials. Giant high-tech fixtures and jigs guarantee perfect corners, true walls, and tolerances that are by the book. Walls, roofs and floors are brought together with large, overhead cranes. It’s a place where teams of skilled workers efficiently combine their energies to build a quality home in a timely fashion. Outdoors, where materials, workers and the entire home-building process are at the mercy of Mother Nature, workers are limited to the use of only basic tools. Construction can also come to a halt for long periods of time because of the shortage of workers, or weather conditions.
It’s easy to see which is best for the home and its owner. The materials used, after all, are the same in the two structures. The difference is that those used to craft your manufactured home are stored indoors and then assembled in a controlled climate, making the most of both materials and worker talents. Not to mention that once the construction of your home begins, it isn’t abandoned while crews move to a different job site.
More than half of the homes built in factories are built to the individual order of the new homeowner—built to custom specifications, but within the controlled setting of the factory. In other cases, in house engineers have carefully studied the preferences of home-buyers and offer fine packages that produce further cost savings.
Indoors, your home is built in a controlled, modern factory, where skilled workers use weather-protected materials. Giant high-tech fixtures and jigs guarantee perfect corners, true walls, and tolerances that are by the book. Walls, roofs and floors are brought together with large, overhead cranes. It’s a place where teams of skilled workers efficiently combine their energies to build a quality home in a timely fashion. Outdoors, where materials, workers and the entire home-building process are at the mercy of Mother Nature, workers are limited to the use of only basic tools. Construction can also come to a halt for long periods of time because of the shortage of workers, or weather conditions.
It’s easy to see which is best for the home and its owner. The materials used, after all, are the same in the two structures. The difference is that those used to craft your manufactured home are stored indoors and then assembled in a controlled climate, making the most of both materials and worker talents. Not to mention that once the construction of your home begins, it isn’t abandoned while crews move to a different job site.
More than half of the homes built in factories are built to the individual order of the new homeowner—built to custom specifications, but within the controlled setting of the factory. In other cases, in house engineers have carefully studied the preferences of home-buyers and offer fine packages that produce further cost savings.
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Videos
Construction Process
Marketing
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Videos
Construction Process
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1boSkCqp0w
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np2XKkb7Mvc
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvcHZp4Nkok
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmOe3igYacU
Marketing
- http://www.youtube.com/user/claytonhomes
- http://www.youtube.com/user/palmharborhomescorp
- http://www.youtube.com/user/FleetwoodhomesTN
- http://www.youtube.com/user/ChampionHomeBuilders
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6-R6t7DHB0&feature=related
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGB42n-KQ4w
Codes & Regulations
6001 Indian School Rd. NE ● Suite 560 ● Albuquerque, NM 87110 ● (505) 830-3764 ● [email protected]