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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • While they are both pre-fabricated homes, a modular home is partially built in a factory and must meet local building codes and standards vs. the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards with manufactured homes. 
    Download our HUD vs MODULAR spec sheet.

  • HUD stands for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is a federal agency that holds policies related to housing, community development, and enforcing their housing laws.

  • A manufactured home is identified with a HUD tag and a steel frame.

  • Yes, mobile homes are a type of manufactured home, though there is a difference between them based on when they were built. Homes built before June 15, 1976, are considered mobile, and after are considered manufactured homes.

  • Yes, mobile homes can be safe places to live. They are built to the same safety standards as site-built homes.

  • They were originally known as mobile homes because, yes, they are built on a chassis and wheels. Modern manufactured homes are built on a chassis and often have the wheels removed once placed on the property.

  • No, manufactured homes are usually purchased separately from the land they are placed on.

  • Usually, they lie on “pier and beam” foundations. They can also be placed on slab or basement foundations.

  • They can be built onto several types of foundations, including basement, crawl space, pier and beam, and slab foundations.

  • Yes, manufactured homes can have either attached or detached garages. The garage is added post-installation.

  • As with any home, it can appreciate or depreciate depending on the condition, location, and broader housing market landscape.

  • Yes, they are often different from traditional home loans due to the nature of the property and the lenders available. They are often considered to be personal property loans.

  • If you are local to the Treasure Valley, Idaho, or anywhere in the Northwest, you can purchase a pre-fab home from United Family Homes. Click here to see what floor plans we offer, or contact us to come tour some model homes.

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