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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
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.
Manufactured home communities - also known as mobile home parks - make for some of the most ideal retirement locations in the country. They offer great amenities, scenic views, security for their residents, and many are even geared for residents that are of retirement age.
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If you’re searching for a manufactured or mobile home to purchase, you may occasionally come across a home listing describing a home as a “repo.” While some may write off a repo mobile home without a second thought, or even disregard repo homes altogether during their home buying journey, repossessed manufactured or mobile homes can actually be a viable source of entry for first time homeowners on a budget.
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A home is nothing without a strong foundation to support it, and that holds especially true for manufactured homes and mobile homes. The foundation for a manufactured or mobile home is especially important, as they not only support the home but provide it with a strong framework to withstand high-impact weather. Think of a mobile […]
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Datacomp has published its October 2021 JLT Reports for mobile home rent comps, occupancy, and other vital data from manufactured home communities in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin. JLT Market Reports provide detailed research and information on communities in 186 housing markets throughout the United States. These include the latest rent trends and […]
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Part I: The Manufactured Home Consensus Committee By Devin Leary-Hanebrink This past January, HUD published its “third set” final rule amending the HUD Code. The effective date was originally March 15, 2021. However, in response to requests from several manufacturers struggling with delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, HUD agreed to postpone implementation. The new […]
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Interest rates for everything from a home mortgage to the array of commercial property loans have remained very low through and coming out of the pandemic. Most lenders and analysts surveyed in late summer by Bankrate said there continue to be opportunities for home and property owners to save money through restructuring a loan under […]
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