James F. Shea, Sr. started Fairmont Homes in 1971. He had been working as a successful attorney in Detroit, Michigan but was intrigued with the possibilities of manufactured housing. He set up a manufacturing plant in an old sauerkraut factory in Nappanee Indiana. Fairmont has since experienced tremendous success, becoming one of the largest single location facilities in the housing industry. They have evolved into a family of companies that produce valuable and diverse housing. In the past 35+ years, Fairmont Homes has built thousands of family homes with the comfort, security and general well being that only a quality-built home can offer. The son of the founder, James Foster Shea, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
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Home Book Resources Popular Buying Guides for
Modular Homebuyers
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.”
Systems Built Home The American dream of owning a home still prevails and the manufactured housing industry is experiencing tremendous growth. More and more home buyers are becoming aware of the advantages of owning a systems 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.
Systems Built Construction Drywall is often glued and screwed to wall studs and triple headers are used over window openings and around stairwells to withstand the stresses of transportation and being lifted by a crane.
Modular Homes Indiana If you’ are planning on placing your home on a basement you will need to order your manufactured home basement ready” or “foundation ready”. Basements can be complicated, talk with the engineers at the manufacturer and work closely with them. A general contractor who has had experience installing basements under manufactured homes is a must. Your sales center should have names of qualified contractors in your area. Every basement is different and will usually require an engineer drawing.
