In 1961, the Donahue family began New England Homes to build panelized structures. In 1968, when the idea of modular construction was still new and the building industry was only beginning to envision the potential benefits of modular housing over traditional site built construction, the Donahue’s added the production of modular designed buildings for both residential and commercial use to their company. After four decades of producing quality residential and commercial structures, New England Homes is a respected leader in the industry and is committed to the highest quality building standards combining state-of-the-art technology with traditional Yankee ingenuity and workmanship. Catering to the needs of the harsh New England climate, all New England Homes meet or exceed applicable federal, state and local building codes. Each modular product is delivered from the factory up to 85 percent complete.
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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.”
Manufactured Home The American dream of owning a home still prevails and the modular 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 Advocates of modular homes have long maintained that the building system produces homes that are far stronger than 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 traditional site built home.
Oklahoma Modular Homes A manufactured home is built entirely in the factory under a federal building code administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD and is classified as a Manufactured Home. These homes are constructed to meet the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which has been in effect since June 15, 1976. The Federal standards regulate, manufactured housing design, construction, strength, durability, transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and quality. The HUD Code also sets performance standards for the heating, plumbing, air conditioning, thermal and electrical systems.
