Difference Between Modular And Manufactured?

Is there a difference between a manufactured home and a modular home? or is modular just a pretty new word to use?

I am curious, because I wanted to buy a manufactured home for my investment land, should I look into "modular" homes, I assumed the were the same.

Anybody know??? Thanks

Comments(5)

  • bargain7610th January, 2007

    This is my understanding:

    A modular home is built to local codes section by section, or wall by wall, in a factory and installed on a permanent foundation and sealed up by your local builder.

    A manufactured home is a fancy new name for a mobile home. These are built to Federal HUD specifications, have a metal frame and are trucked to your lot on their own wheels.

    The modular home is sometimes difficult to spot vs a stick-built home and usually appreciates in value. The manufactured home depreciates in value.
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  • MiamisCraziest10th January, 2007

    ah ha! Makes sense, thanks a lot bargain!
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  • mikejaquish20th January, 2007

    http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/residential/Forum-viewtopic.html&topic=44440&forum=21&start=15&18
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  • rmdane200030th January, 2007

    modular homes are also generally considered up to par with typical stick built homes. Manufactured homes can still be discriminated against for lending and insurance purposes.

  • cjmazur4th March, 2008

    there is alot of confusion in this area.
    Modular, stick built, panels, SIPS, etc.

    The big diference is build to code or not, and financibility.

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