ith soaring real estate built, it is possible to have
prices, many Americans these homes customized.
are looking to
alternative home options. Modular Typically, modular homes are
homes are one of the popular bought through a modular builder.
affordable housing options. After the floor plans and options
have been approved, a
Modular Homes state-approved third party
reviews the plans to guarantee
Modular homes represent almost 8% they meet the code for the state
of all new U.S. home sales, with where they will be built.
nearly 43,000 of them built in Moreover, a third party
2004 alone. In the Northeast inspection agency licensed by the
today, 10% of the houses state conducts inspections at the
constructed are modular. It is plant while the home is being
primarily the states of North manufactured and assembled. In
Carolina, Michigan and New York the interim, a local builder lays
that make up the most popular the home's foundation.
locations for modular
construction. Once manufactured, the home's
sections are shipped to the site
Modular homes are manufactured in on flatbed trucks, and lifted
several sections at a factory. onto the foundation by crane.
The factory environment allows Construction can take as little
protection against harsh weather as a day. Final completion may
and vandalism during require another few weeks. The
construction. The quickness of overall process, from the first
the process also significantly order to move in, normally lasts
decreases building costs. Even about 90 days, compared to
though these homes are factory site-built homes, which may need
from six months to a year. going modular. That is a sizeable
saving in our economy.
Its estimated a homeowner can
save up to 25% on their house by
About the Author:
Dan Lewis is a mortgage broker with http://www.gwhomeloans.com - San Diego mortgage brokers providing home loans and refinances. Visit http://gwhomeloans.com/services.html to learn more about options for San Diego mortgages.
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