Common Manufactured Housing Myths, Part II

Recently, we wrote about some of the most common myths in manufactured housing. These myths, which range from exaggerated at best to flat-out untrue at worst, make people believe that manufactured housing isn’t the right fit for them. However, in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

Our last set of manufactured housing myths proved popular, so now it’s time to examine a few more myths and explore just how untrue they are. 

Myth #1: Manufactured Home Communities Are Only For Retired Folks

This is one that just isn’t true. 

Many communities are for retirement living, but there are also many that welcome residents of all ages. 

You can also contact a community directly if you’re unsure whether they accept residents of all ages.

Myth #2: I Can’t Customize My Own Manufactured Home 

This is a myth regarding mobile home manufacturers specifically. 

Many people wrongly think that it’s not possible to have a manufactured home custom-built. 

However, many manufacturers offer customizable options for mobile homes that give you, the buyer, more say over how your home is built. 

You can customize the materials that go into your mobile home. Many homebuyers choose to customize the countertop material in their kitchen, for example, which allows them to use luxury materials they might not otherwise have access to. 

Myth #3: Manufactured Homes Aren’t Structurally Strong

You may see a mobile home and worry that it is not structurally strong, whether on the inside or outside. 

However, you can put those fears to rest. Manufactured homes are incredibly structurally sound and are held to strict quality standards to ensure that. 

In 1976, the Department of Housing and Urban Development passed the HUD Code, which regulates key safety and quality standards for all manufactured homes. To this day, manufactured homes are built to withstand high winds and extreme heat and provide protection in case of fire or other extreme weather. 

Myth #4: It’s STILL Too Hard to Find Manufactured Homes Near Me

We’re cheating since we referenced this myth in our last manufactured housing myth roundup. 

However, the unfortunate reality is that many people think it’s impossible to find manufactured homes for sale or rent near them. And that’s just not true. In today’s housing market, it has never been easier to find the right mobile home for you that’s in your market.