If you've been dreaming of owning a new modular or manufactured home, 2024 is still your year! With the flexibility, affordability, and modern amenities these homes offer, there's never been a better time to make your dream a reality. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, here's everything you need to know about purchasing a modular or manufactured home this year.
Why Choose a Modular or Manufactured Home?
1. Affordability: Modular and manufactured homes are typically more affordable than traditional stick-built homes. They offer excellent value for money without compromising on quality or style.
2. Speed of Construction: One of the standout benefits is the speed at which these homes can be built. Since they're constructed in a factory setting, weather delays are minimized, allowing for quicker completion times.
3. Customization Options: Today's modular and manufactured homes come with a variety of customizable features. From floor plans to finishes, you can tailor your home to meet your specific needs and tastes.
4. Energy Efficiency: Modern modular and manufactured homes are built with energy efficiency in mind. They often include high-performance windows, insulation, and energy-efficient appliances, helping you save on utility bills.
5. Quality Control: Factory-built homes are subject to stringent quality control processes. This ensures that your home is constructed to meet high standards and building codes.
Steps to Buying Your Home in 2024
1. Determine Your Budget: The first step is to determine how much you can afford to spend. Consider not only the cost of the home itself but also additional expenses such as land, site preparation, and utilities.
2. Choose Your Home Type: Decide whether you want a modular or manufactured home. Modular homes are built to the same local, state, or regional building codes as site-built homes. Manufactured homes, on the other hand, are built to the HUD Code.
3. Select a Floor Plan: Work with Sunrise Housing to select or design a floor plan that fits your lifestyle and preferences. Consider the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and any special features you want.
4. Secure Financing: Once you have a budget and a floor plan, it's time to secure financing. Many lenders specialize in modular and manufactured home loans. Compare rates and terms to find the best option for you.
5. Purchase Land: If you don't already have land, you'll need to purchase a suitable lot. Ensure that the land is zoned for your type of home and that it has access to necessary utilities.
6. Site Preparation: Prepare your site by clearing the land, laying the foundation, and setting up utilities.
7. Order Your Home: Once everything is in place, you can order your home. The construction process in the factory is currently about 3 months.
8. Delivery and Installation: When your home is ready, it will be transported to your site and installed. Installation on the foundation only takes a few hours and the remaining work that Sunrise Housing competes normally takes another 4 to 6 weeks.
9. Finish Your Homes: This includes connecting electricity and plumbing as well and furnace, air conditioning, duct work, water heater, painting and all other work required to finish the home.
Don't Wait—Start Today!
While the process of buying a modular or manufactured home involves several steps, there's still plenty of time to complete your purchase in 2024. With careful planning and the right team by your side, you can enjoy the benefits of your new modular or manufactured home by the end of the year.
So, why wait? Begin your journey today and make 2024 the year you move into the home of your dreams. Contact Sunrise Housing to start building your dreams today.