Consumer Report Rates Pine Grove Manufactured Homes
Taken from Pine Grove’s website, “Pine Grove Manufactured Homes, Inc. is the largest privately held, independent designer and builder of manufactured housing in the Northeastern United States. Pine Grove has been a trusted source of quality, value, and innovation since 1982. We own and operate one large state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Pine Grove offers a long-standing tradition of providing the highest quality homes at competitive prices with a size and design for every need. The company has a long history of financial strength and consistent operations. Pine Grove builds high-quality manufactured homes, as well as a new line of modular homes. Pine Grove is home to one of the industry's most renowned design teams. We have introduced many award-winning innovations, ranging from our gourmet kitchens to luxurious bathroom designs. Our nationally recognized "Hearth Wall" Kitchen is one of the most successful designs the industry has ever known. Many companies have attempted to duplicate it... none can hold their own against Pine Grove's original. We invite you to view our beautiful modern homes and see for yourself why Pine Grove has won accolades for design, quality, and innovation year after year!”
Modular Home Book Resources Popular Buying Guides for 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 manufactured housing idea is not new. Sears Roebuck offered a prefabricated modern home in their spring 1908 general catalog, which was shipped by train. Sears sold around 100000 of these homes from 1908 to 1939. The use of production line techniques really kicked into high gear after World War II and made a sizable contribution to reducing the housing shortage at that time.
Modular Construction Facts Sheetrock is often glued and screwed to wall studs and triple headers are used over window openings and around stairwells to withstand the stresses of transportation and being picked up by a crane.
Alaska Factory Built Home 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.
