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The word “trailer” still gets connected to manufactured and modular homes, and it can cause some confusion among home buyers who wonder “is a modular home a trailer?” The simple answer to this is a modular home may look like a manufactured home, but neither a modular home or a manufactured home is a trailer.  

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People often wonder if prefab homes are safe because of stereotypes and the other common myths that go around about manufactured and modular homes. Although our Clayton Built® manufactured homes and modular homes are constructed in the same home building facilities, they are built to different building code requirements.

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According to ModularHomeowners.com, a ranch style modular home is usually the least expensive type of modular home to build per square foot. Clayton offers many ranch style manufactured and modular floor plans that can be customized. They tend to be even more affordable the smaller you go in home size.

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According to the Manufactured Housing Instituted, in 2017, the average price of a new manufactured home without land was around $70,000¹. And according to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2015 the average price of a new manufactured home without land  was $68,000 compared to the average price of a new single family site built home with land at around $360,000.

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Are you beginning to think that your current home no longer fits your personal style? If you’re considering buying a new, beautiful home with more space for your kids and updated features, buying a Clayton Built® modular home may be the right choice for you.

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When it comes to buying the home of your dreams, building codes aren’t typically one of the first topics you would consider. However, they can play a huge role during your home buying journey!

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It's important to note first that there are two types of modular homes. When you purchase a modular home from Clayton, you can get an on frame or an off frame home! 

 

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From lower building costs to energy efficiency, the cost savings that manufactured and modular homes offer are abundant. But some of you may ask, what are the other advantages of building manufactured homes in a facility indoors?

Topics: Modular Housing, Manufactured Housing

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Our blog has written about prefabricated housing innovations around the world before, and we're writing again because we love where the industry is headed!

 

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High ceilings make your home feel open and airy, so of course we make them available in some of our homes. Check out the high ceilings in some of our modular home designs.

Topics: Modular Housing