Crest Homes is the modular division of Schult Homes Corporation, which is the Nation's oldest HUD-code manufacturer, building since 1934. They have two plants building modular homes. The Indiana plant delivers homes to; Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas (in the west and the south) and Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin (in the east and north.) The Pennsylvania plant delivers homes in all the Northeastern states and going south into the state of North Carolina. They are building basically the same homes out of both plants including Ranch, two-story, Cape Cod as well as multi-family housing including duplexes and town houses. They, like the majority of modular home manufactures sell their homes through a network of dealer/builders. In 1998, Oakwood Homes of Greensboro, North Carolina acquired Crest. Oakwood is the nation’s third largest manufacturer and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OH. Crest seems to be building a quality home however they seem to be limited primarily to existing floor plans and don’t offer a complete custom design home. Marlette, a manufactured home builder is also a division of Schult Home and has long been considered a premier builder.
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When trying to select a modular home the
first place to start is at the factory level. Knowing which factories
deliver to your area is the first step in understanding your options.
The second and most important step is determining how the factories
compare to each other in the areas of: Quality Construction,
Design/Style, Appraised Value and Price.
The manufactured housing industry has made some serious
improvements in recent years regarding quality construction and
residential appeal. With modern day technology and assembly line
techniques, the industry is overcoming the misconception that
manufactured homes are poorly built and don’t measure up to stick-built
homes.
Knowing your financing options is the first step to
securing a good deal. We have spoken with hundreds of modular home
lenders and Mr. Eaton the author has gone through the process himself.
Learn from his insight and you can avoid some common mistakes people
make when financing their home.
On average 80% of homebuyers pay too much for their
modular home. Not surprising with all the choices one must make from
negotiating with your builder to purchasing property and
site-improvements. This resource will reveal important negotiating
secrets and dealer profit margins that will give you an edge when
negotiating with your builder.
Most modular home builders have display models for
potential home buyers to walk through. These models are professionally
decorated to impress buyers with elaborate decorations, elegant
furniture and dazzling floorplans. Aesthetics are important but would
you purchase a modular home based on looks and compromise structural
integrity? Don’t be fooled by appearances and miss what really matters;
“Quality Construction.”
Manufactured Home The American dream of owning a home still prevails and the systems built housing industry is experiencing tremendous growth. More and more home buyers are becoming aware of the advantages of owning a factory built home. With modern day technology and assembly line techniques the industry is overcoming the misconception that, factory made homes are poorly built and do not measure up to stick built homes.
Modular Homes are Superior Factories are located to make the most efficient use of transportation, materials and labor. Therefore, the houses can be built better and more efficiently and more economically. Also, there is less waste and none of the theft, vandalism and weather damage common with stick-built construction. After delivery to the site, all factory-built housing can be assembled, closed in and occupied in a matter of days or weeks.
Modular Homes Maine Most modular homes are constructed entirely within a controlled climate. Construction continues year round and assembly line workers don’t need to be skilled carpenters and are paid about half of what on site contractors are normally paid. Many of the laborers working in the manufactured housing industry have steady jobs with benefits and can afford to buy the products they make.
