The Illinois Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA) is a trade association representing and promoting all segments of the factory built housing industry through education, public policy and member support.
Manufactured Homes - More Choices, Less Cost
At its Annual Meeting in East Peoria, Illinois members of the Illinois Manufactured Housing...
On average $58 per sq. ft compared to $135 per sq. ft. for a site built home.
A controlled build process increases efficiency, avoids cost over runs and decreases delays and complications caused by the weather. Factory built homes typically take 1/3 of the time vs. site built homes.
Manufactured homes have all of the amenities of a site built home and can be customized to fit your needs.
When it comes to mobile homes, determining their value is crucial, whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing. You may have heard of the “Blue Book” as a reference for pricing vehicles, but how does it apply to mobile homes? In this blog, we’ll break down what the Blue Book is, how it works for mobile […]
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Yes, mobile homes can be moved, but it’s not as simple as hitching them to a truck and driving away. While these homes were originally designed for mobility, moving a modern mobile or manufactured home is a complex process that requires specialized equipment, professional movers, and permits. Factors like the age of the home, its […]
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Over the past few years, the popularity of manufactured or mobile homes has increased, largely due to the value they provide over “site-built” homes. Today, over 20 million Americans live in manufactured homes, and they represent roughly one in ten new constructions. Naturally, this may lead buyers to wonder about whether they might be able […]
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Manufactured housing professionals who provide the industry with much-needed services and supplies are invited to MHBuyersGuide.com’s claim listing page during the month of November to ensure inclusion in the 2025 print edition of MHInsider’s annual print directory, with an updated design and new listing and advertising options. MHInsider, the leader in manufactured housing news, launched […]
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How a ‘Lonnie Deals’ Homebuyer Turned Community Owner Gained Long-Term Outlook, Business Expansion 15 years ago, what many manufactured housing professionals know as “Lonnie Deals” kept Kirby Horton and his colleagues busy. They would buy distressed homes, fix them up and sell them. “We kept going and kept growing,” The Firm founder and owner Kirby […]
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has made its inaugural announcement on the Manufactured House Price Index. “FHFA’s new data resource on manufactured homes provides relevant, up-to-date information on an important but less-understood segment of the housing market,” FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson said. “In a housing market with elevated home prices, manufactured housing remains an […]
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