Modular Homes

[Mark]

I am moving out to New Mexico soon and will finally be able to invest in a house (I currently live in NYC so can't afford it). While doing a bit of research online I came across a company called Falcon Ridge that makes modular homes on permanent foundations. They claim that the houses are just as good as site built houses as far as looks, but hold together better over time and are a bit cheaper.

Anyone know anything about these kinds of houses? Is this something that could actually be a good deal or will I constantly have to fix things as the house falls apart? Thanks

[quickshake]

Mark, modular homes are built stronger than most stick [on site] built homes, they have to be to withstand the rigors of transportation and lifting them at 2 spots to put them on a foundation. They will be built to all local housing codes in the area you are putting them.

[Mark]

Thanks for the info. I just wanted to let anyone that might care know that I had the chance to look at some modular homes out in the LI area and some of the ones I looked at looked just as nice as stick built homes. At least now I feel a bit more comfortable considering one of these. Now I will just have to do my research and see which of the companies can be trusted. Thanks again!

[John]

I was looking to see if Fleetwood still had their plant in Lindsay Ontario, stumbled here. Having worked in this industry from the time modular got a bad name I can only tell you the buiders/factorys are not all the same. My advice would be to go look at an existing home by the buider/factory that has been up a minimum of 10 years. That will give you an idea of what your investment will look like later. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Don't get burnt.

[Jimson2]

Mark wrote:

I am moving out to New Mexico soon and will finally be able to invest in a house (I currently live in NYC so can't afford it). While doing a bit of research online I came across a company called Falcon Ridge that makes modular homes on permanent foundations. They claim that the houses are just as good as site built houses as far as looks, but hold together better over time and are a bit cheaper.
Anyone know anything about these kinds of houses? Is this something that could actually be a good deal or will I constantly have to fix things as the house falls apart? Thanks

Why are you posting this exact same question on numerous bulletin boards? What is it you hope to achieve?

[quickshake]

Mark I currently own a transportattion company for modulars, but worked for a Pa based factory for 18 years and have been to LI many times. Most but not all, of the homes I delivered there went out the eastern end where the mid to upper class live. I have even put a few on Shelter Island by barge, dealer said 1 building lot out there on the bay was over 1 mill for lot alone. The house we delivered to this lot was 8 peices. Later learned it was a vacation house for the actor Jack Nicholson. Our biggest seller out there was a dealer that went by the name of turn-key and scott was his first name. Also Mike from Neighborhood homes in Shirley sold a few of ours. Ther are numerous dealers and brands of houses. Each brand is slightly different in suttle ways but all are a good product compared to 20 years ago. The industry has came a long way and is still meeting new homeowner demands for style and low maintanance living

[SupremeModular]

Hello Mark,

I have been building homes for over 10 years. Stick homes built on site were where I started. 4 years ago I became involved with stick built modular homes. Please note that a stick built modular home is NOT a manufactured home. A stick built modular home is built using higher quality material than the typical custom site built home. My expert advice is to stay away from manufactured homes and only buy a modular home from a modular home supplier that builds thier homes by hand, using only the highest quality materials, in a controlled and enclosed environment.

There is a stigma associated with modular homes that is mostly based on confusion. The mobile home is NOT a stick built modular home.

When buying a modular home be certain of the following;

1)The builder is reputable and willing to answer all of your questions.

2)The home comes with a warranty.

3)The modular home building plant has been visited and verified by the experienced builder as being of the highest quality in workmanship.

4)The home will be crane set on a permanent foundation.

Please visit www.SupremeModular.com for all the information you will need before making your decision.

The advice this website supplies is free.

[BluejayK]

I Like Modular Homes And Mobile Homes. The Reason Why Is Because With Modular And Mobile You
Can Get The Home Delivered, And Move In. Not
To Mention It Saves You Money. Where As For Stick Built 2 Story Homes You Have To Waist Money On
The Supplies And They Take Longer To Build.
So For Those Who Need Homes My Advice To You
Is Get A Modular Or A Mobile Home. Modular And
Mobile Homes Are Good For The Eldery Because
You Don't Have All Those Stairs To Climb. So
Get A Modular Or Mobile Home.

[quickshake]

Modulars can have stairs, they can be built to your specs up to 3 stories high in most states. I have done hundreds homes that are 2 and 3 story and some modular motels and dorms as high as 8 stories. Currently building a 4 story dorm at College Misericordia, Dallas Pa.

[BluejayK]

quickshake wrote:

Modulars can have stairs, they can be built to your specs up to 3 stories high in most states. I have done hundreds homes that are 2 and 3 story and some modular motels and dorms as high as 8 stories. Currently building a 4 story dorm at College Misericordia, Dallas Pa.

Do You Like Modulars? Because
I Like Them. Why Because Modulars You Just Lower
In. Where As Stick Built You Have To Wait. Where
As Modulars Are Lowered In With A Crane And You
Can Move Right In. So If You Like Modulars Contact Mr. Kintner And When You Graduate Ask Mr.
Kintner To Ship One In Okay.