If you&#;re looking for an affordable, flexible, and comfortable new home, a prefab home is an excellent choice. Given the unexpected parts of today&#;s economy, a prefabricated home is a great way to know what you&#;re getting up front, with no surprises.
After you&#;ve learned more about prefab homes, be sure to reach out to our expert team to see how you can become a new homeowner with Preferred.
A prefabricated home is a residence that is manufactured at a construction facility and then transported to the property where it is then installed. This process allows prefab homes to be constructed more efficiently and cost-effectively than a traditionally-built home, and the manufacturer can pass those savings along to the new homeowner.
Prefab homes are the same as manufactured homes, and you will see the terms used interchangeably. Modular homes, however, are a specific type of prefabricated home. Manufactured homes are built to a national code set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), while modular homes are built to state codes.
Prefab homes are assembled in large manufacturing facilities built to house the entirety of the build process before it is moved to the final site. These facilities are climate controlled and keep the partially assembled homes out of the elements. Construction workers also have access to all of the tools and equipment they need to expertly assemble a high-quality home.
Manufactured homes are built with high-end materials from trusted suppliers. The components that are used to build prefab homes can often be stronger and more durable than those used in a traditionally built home. A site-built home, for example, typically uses 2×4 boards in its walls, while manufactured homes offered through Preferred Homes use 2×6 boards.
Once the build process is finished at the facility, the prefabricated homes are transported to the final site by semi-trucks. There the homes are placed on foundations, typically with a crane, and a team finishes the remaining 25% of the construction process. The utilities are hooked up, the interior is finished, the home is cleaned, and the new owners are ready to move in.
Prefabricated homes are a great choice for a new home, especially for new families. They are durable, comfortable, and affordable. They can also be built, delivered, and ready for their new owners faster than a site-built home.
The prefab homes that are available through Preferred are made of top-quality materials and can be selected and customized to fit each customer&#;s preferences and budgets. Our homes can have granite countertops, fireplaces, open-concept floor plans, energy-efficient appliances, and other luxury aspects.
The cost of a prefabricated home will vary depending on the size, make, model, design, and materials. Preferred has a wide variety of homes available from several different manufacturers, giving our customers options to choose from.
We also offer great financing options for our customers. Some of the lenders our clients work with will accept credit scores as low as 580, though applicants with a higher credit score will have a lower down payment. We are happy to refer our customers to a lender that can work with them to arrange for financing options.
We have several small prefab homes, and single wide homes in particular, available for less than $100,000. Our prices are listed for every floor plan, and homes can be sorted by size. For some floor plans, we also have display models available for a discounted price.
The single wide floor plan is the smallest and most affordable option we have available. However, many of our customers find them quite spacious. We have single wide, prefab homes that have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and more than 1,100 square feet.
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Our double wide homes are typically 27&#;30 feet wide, and up to 76 feet long. They have up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and some offer more than 2,000 square feet. A few of our available models even have options available for a front porch.
We offer prefab modular homes with up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and up to 2,000 square feet of floor space. Some of our modular home options include garages, front porches, vaulted ceilings, sliding glass doors, and other amenities.
The easiest way to find a great prefab home is to work with the expert and friendly staff at Preferred Homes. It&#;s our passion to find our customers their dream homes, and we work hard to make that happen. A great way to check out our homes for yourself is to schedule a tour or view a full breakdown of each of our available homes, including floor plans, photographs, and upgrade options.
We only work with the best manufacturers to ensure our clients both quality and affordability. Every manufacturer that we work with has met our rigorous standards and builds the kinds of manufactured homes where you would want to live and raise a family.
Preferred Homes delivers and installs prefab homes in 29 counties across western, southern, and central Michigan. From Branch County to Manistee, and from Oceana to Clinton, we&#;ve got you covered. We also place modular homes in community parks in 11 counties, including Kent and Ottawa Counties.
Reach out to our staff today to learn more about how Preferred can help you find the right prefab home for the right price.
Aug
Has anyone ever purchased a modular or manufactured home and had it installed on a lot? This seems like it may be the only way a somewhat low income (or high debt) person can become a home owner. What company did you use? Any advice? Is this a really bad idea? I am mostly retired, will be living mostly alone so I don't need a large place. I've been browsing modular log homes, which appeal to me strongly since I'll be living in the Sierra. I'm just not sure how (or whether) to proceed. Need a home
On the modular home question, yes, I think it might be a good way to go. I have not done this myself but in the course of my work I deal a lot with buildings and energy efficiency. Historically, modular and factory-built homes have been associated with the low end of the industry. There is no reason that this has to be true. There is a high-end modular home company, Blu Homes (www.bluhomes.com) with a factory in Vallejo--their product is nothing short of stunning (they are offering factory and home tours this month). However, they are fairly expensive. Another company, Zeta (www.zetabuilt.com), aims at the more ''affordable'' or market rate. Another, All American (www.allamericanhomes.com) does the same. I have been to the Zeta factory (a privatization project at the former McClellan air base near Sacramento)--they are very ''quality oriented.'' All of the things that need to be done to make a building shell ''tight'' and well-constructed are, on balance, more easily controlled in a factory environment. Anyway, check out these companies. Peter T
Dec
Has anyone had experience buying a piece of land and building a pre-fabricated home in the East Bay? My husband is convinced that this is the most cost-effective way to go, but I would love to hear from someone who has been through it. We have found parcels of land for around $100,000 in parts of town we couldnt touch in terms of buying something pre-existing, and the cost of the funky, super-green prefab we like is about $300,000. I'm sure there must be all sorts of permitting costs and restrictions, or else everyone would be doing it, right?
We are relatively recent east coast transplants, so we want to get out of our rental house and start feeling like we really LIVE here. I would just rather not get totally hosed in the process. if we build it, are we dumb?
I've not built one for myself, but as an architect I've been involved with these types of projects previously, and do know a bit about the whole process in general. A lot of the 'hidden' cost depends on the location (city), lot conditions (flat or hilly), soil conditions, the type of prefab system, and most of all, the actual terms of the contract proposal. Some prefabs are inclusive of everything (land preparartion, uitility connections, foundations, assembly, etc), while others only offer on-site delivery and perhaps placement/assembly. For a conventional pre-built in two or three sections, assembly is usually included, but not alway the other stuff, while other systems require more extensive assembly on site, for example a SIPS system. A SIPS house is generally more expensive than a more conventionally constructed home, but are very energy efficient as well. The later generally includes assembly, but may still require foundations, utilities, etc to be installed by others. Since you don't have a site yet, your contract may not include some of these things. Regulatory fees can be substantial, and are generally not part of the contract. These may include: fees to join the school district (required of all new homes), planning review fees, permit fees, utility connection fees, geotechical survey, topograraphic survey and park fees. School district, for example may range from 10-12K to well over 20k. Utilities connection fees, not the actual work to connect them, are usually in the range or 6-10K, but may be higher. A geotech report and topographic survey may cost $6-10K+. Permit and review fees, are about 4-6% of estimated construction cost, and park fees can be anywhere from $1-$2 per square foot to as high as $8-$10 per SF. Other fees could be required as well. Location, location, location is a primary determinate of these fees. Total regulatory fees can total $40-$80k+. If you need to provide foundations at your own cost, the total 'hidden' cost could well exceed $100k. And if you want something like solar panels, or landscaping and irrigatiion, a driveway...you get the idea. There are a lot of other costs to consider beside simply fabrication, delivery and placement. Hope this helps, and I'd advise researching these possible cost and regulatory requirements prior to making any offer on a vacant parcel or signing a contract. rcbs3
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