Ralph C. Michael began Foremost Industries, Inc., a privately owned corporation, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1964 ushering in a productive history of building modular homes. The corporation moved to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania later that year hoping to meet growing demands for modular housing. It was Mr. Michael’s desire to provide quality craftsmanship to his customers as well as value. In September of 1965, they once again relocated to Greencastle, Pennsylvania to meet an even bigger demand for high quality homes. Since that move, they opened a new modular plant in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania in 1972 and in Upton, Pennsylvania in 2005. The latter being where they currently build Panelized Homes and Custom Roof Truss(s). They have also opened their own kitchen and bath cabinetry plant in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
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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.”
