Many modular companies offer custom design services to meet client specifications. Manufactured homes come in single, double, and triple sections to offer different space options. Some manufacturers now offer solar panel integration, appealing to environmentally conscious buyers.
Financing mobile homes can be tricky, as they may be considered "chattel" loans, with higher interest rates. Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to wind, so some are anchored with straps to increase stability. Modular companies can produce both permanent homes and temporary commercial structures.
Manufactured homes offer an affordable entry point for first-time homeowners. Mobile homes are popular among those embracing minimalism, as they offer a simplified, compact living space. There’s a growing resale market for well-maintained mobile homes, especially in high-cost areas. Mobile homes are pre-constructed homes built on a chassis, allowing them to be moved from one location to another. Unlike manufactured homes, modular homes can be built with multiple stories.
They’re often built to the HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) code, which includes standards for safety, energy efficiency, and construction. Some modular home companies secure government contracts for affordable housing projects in Layton. Modular construction can be adapted for various types of land, from urban lots to rural landscapes. Some mobile homes are available under rent-to-own contracts, making ownership more accessible.