From their website: “Clayton, building homes since 1934, received industry MHI Manufacturer of the Year six consecutive years, winning four prestigious Retail Sales Center of the Year awards and numerous home design awards. Distributing in 49 states, Clayton Homes is committed to building the best value for our customer.”Clayton Homes was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc in 2003. It is a vertically integrated manufactured housing company operating in 49 states. Vice President of Marketing, Chris Nicely says, “We concentrate on the value to American Home Buyers and we are only a domestic manufacturer offering both Modular and Manufactured housing.” Mr. Nicely elaborates further on how Clayton Homes presents itself to the public. “We have a strong advantage because we are able to build, sell and finance our homes and commercial buildings. We are a one stop shop.”
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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.”
Manufactured Homes 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.
Systems Built Construction Proponents of modular homes have long maintained that the building system produces homes that are a lot stronger than conventional site built structures. For example, the modual sections are well built to withstand the stresses of highway travel, containing up to 30 percent more building materials than a comparable site built home.
Alabama Modular Homes Most systems built 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 factory built housing industry have steady jobs with benefits and can afford to buy the products they make.
