Manufactured homes are increasingly seen as a solution to the affordable housing crisis in cities like Bernalillo. Some nonprofit groups and cooperatives offer affordable mobile home living in organized communities around Bernalillo. Mobile homes are generally more affordable than traditional site-built homes, making them an option for first-time buyers or retirees in Bernalillo.
Because they’re built in sections, modular homes take about half the time to complete compared to site-built homes in areas like Bernalillo. Some businesses offer land and development services, bundling land purchase with modular construction.
Modular homes have resale values comparable to traditional homes. HUD code includes strict standards for fire safety in manufactured homes. Most mobile homes are built on a steel chassis, giving them stability and the ability to be moved when necessary.