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Will buying a manufactured home offer tax benefit?
Last Updated: June 7, 2023Buying a manufactured home can potentially offer tax benefits, although the specific benefits vary depending on factors such as the location, local tax laws, and individual circumstances. Here are some common tax advantages associated with purchasing a manufactured home: Please Note: It’s important to consult with a tax professional or accountant to determine the specific...
Do you allow RV’s and/or have any spots available for rent?
Last Updated: June 7, 2023RVs are exclusively accepted at properties designated as RV Communities. For a comprehensive list of available locations and lots, please refer to our community page → for more information.
Why should I consider a manufactured home?
Last Updated: June 7, 2023Manufactured homes offer numerous advantages that make them an attractive housing option: Affordability: Manufactured homes tend to be more affordable compared to traditional site-built homes. They offer a cost-effective housing solution for those seeking homeownership on a limited budget. Customization Options: Modern manufactured homes come with a variety of customization options. From choosing floor plans...
What are today’s manufactured homes like?
Last Updated: June 7, 2023Today’s manufactured homes have evolved into stylish, affordable, and high-quality housing options. They offer an array of desirable features and modern conveniences. Built using advanced construction techniques, these homes adhere to strict building codes and standards to ensure safety and durability. With open floor plans, they create a sense of spaciousness and flow between living...
Are manufactured homes affordable?
Last Updated: June 7, 2023Manufactured homes are indeed considered to be affordable housing options. Compared to traditional site-built homes, they generally have lower initial costs. The streamlined construction process in a factory setting helps control expenses, resulting in cost savings on labor and materials. Additionally, the separation of land and home costs can reduce the overall expenditure, especially in...
How is a manufactured home different from a site-built home?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022A manufactured home is constructed entirely in a controlled factory environment, built to the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, better known as the HUD Code. A site-built home is built “on-site” using traditional building techniques that meet either a local or state building code. Starting in 1976, the HUD Code established a stringent...
What is the role of the retailer in purchasing a manufactured home? Can I buy a home directly from the manufacturer?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Most manufactured homes are sold through retail sales centers, many of which are independently owned and operated. Others are owned and operated by a manufacturer. In some states, you may also buy from a manufactured home community owner or developer, or if you’re purchasing a previously owned home, a real estate agent. Most states do...
Do manufactured homes use the same building materials and processes as traditional site-built homes?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Today’s manufactured homes are built with the same building materials as site-built homes, but in a controlled factory environment where the quality of construction is superior to what can be done outdoors. HUD’s building code for manufactured housing regulates the design and construction, strength and durability, transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and overall quality of...
Are there limits on where I can locate or place a manufactured home?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Many cities and towns, still relying on outdated perceptions and stereotypes of “mobile homes,” have zoning regulations limiting where you can place a manufactured home. However, more and more urban and suburban governments are recognizing that today’s manufactured homes are virtually indistinguishable from site-built homes and are allowing manufactured homes to be placed in their...
Who takes care of installing a manufactured home? Can I do it myself?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Most states have laws that govern the installation of a new manufactured home. Your retailer or the subcontractor installing the home is responsible for ensuring that the home is installed in accordance with state regulations and the manufacturer’s installation instructions or with an installation designed and approved by a licensed, registered engineer. The proper method...
Are manufactured homes covered by a warranty?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Most manufacturers now offer warranties to guarantee the quality, workmanship, and major heating and cooling systems of the home for a specified time, usually ranging from one to five years. This warranty also tells the homebuyer what to do if a problem arises. Makers of the appliances provided in the homes also provide either “full”...
Are manufactured homes more susceptible to fire than site-built homes?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Modern manufactured homes are as safe as traditional site-built homes and pre-1976 mobile homes. The manufactured housing industry produces safe and fire-resistant homes that are in the market today. They are no more prone to fires than homes built on-site. In fact, studies prove it. The results of a 2013 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report comparing...
Are manufactured homes more vulnerable to damage from tornadoes and hurricanes?
Last Updated: July 12, 2022Manufactured homes perform as well as site-built homes during a storm. In fact, the explanation for the reports of damage to manufactured homes from tornadoes is quite simple: manufactured housing is largely found in rural and suburban areas where tornadoes are most likely to occur. As to hurricanes, valuable lessons were learned from the devastation...
Are any of your Communities Age Restricted?
Last Updated: August 18, 2025Many of our communities are family-friendly, but we do have age restricted communities as well. The owner of the home must be 55 or older at those properties. Please ask the community manager about the location you’re inquiring about.
How do I bring my own home to the community?
Last Updated: August 15, 2025Please contact our community manager in order to get your home approved for move-in. Your community manager will speak with you to get the details (measurements, pictures, title info) on the home and we often have move in specials for homes coming in. Ask about them today! Community Phone Number Aloha Estates MHP (941) 500-4047...
What Do I Do If I Want To Move In/Buy A Home?
Last Updated: August 15, 2025We always welcome new residents! If you would like to move into one of our communities. Please contact the community sales number below to schedule a time to come see your future home today. Community Phone Number Aloha Estates MHP (941) 500-4047 Carter’s Motel & MHC (321) 385-7373 Coral Ridge Estates (724) 400-3335 Courtesy Mobile...
What do I do If I want to sell my home?
Last Updated: August 15, 2025You can contact your community manager to assist in brokering the sale of your mobile home for you. Community Phone Number Aloha Estates MHP (941) 500-4047 Carter’s Motel & MHC (321) 385-7373 Coral Ridge Estates (724) 400-3335 Courtesy Mobile Home Park (813) 485-6642 Forest Valley MHP (404) 590-4084 Hideaway RV Park (903) 224-5560 Hilltop MHP...
How Can I Receive Real-Time Community Notices And Information?
Last Updated: August 15, 2025Our communities send a lot of information via email and text so by keeping your contact information updated with the office you will be notified of everything immediately. You can update your contact information in your resident portal any time you would like. Community Phone Number Aloha Estates MHP (941) 500-4047 Carter’s Motel & MHC...
Are manufactured homes built to the same codes as site-built homes?
Last Updated: July 29, 2025These homes undergo a rigorous construction process that adheres to specific regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the United States. The HUD Code establishes comprehensive requirements for design, construction, and performance, covering aspects such as structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety, and energy efficiency. This code ensures...
How do I contact my community manager?
Last Updated: August 15, 2025You can call your manager or go to the community page to send an email: Community Phone Number Aloha Estates MHP (941) 500-4047 Carter’s Motel & MHC (321) 385-7373 Coral Ridge Estates (724) 400-3335 Courtesy Mobile Home Park (813) 485-6642 Forest Valley MHP (404) 590-4084 Hideaway RV Park (903) 224-5560 Hilltop MHP (770) 765-2822 Peace...
How do I apply and what are the requirements to be approved for residency?
Last Updated: August 15, 2025You can fill out the application via the Apply Now link on the community page. Or you may contact your community manager: Community Phone Number Aloha Estates MHP (941) 500-4047 Carter’s Motel & MHC (321) 385-7373 Coral Ridge Estates (724) 400-3335 Courtesy Mobile Home Park (813) 485-6642 Forest Valley MHP (404) 590-4084 Hideaway RV Park...