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Mobile, manufactured, 'stick built' – what's the home for you By Dave Murnen and Pat Beaty
Last week we talked about house values and when it is time to consider demolition as opposed to rehabilitation. If you have reached the decision that it is more economically feasible to demolish your existing structure and start fresh, you will want to consider the many options. Depending on your location and the size of your property, you may have the ability to build whatever and however you wish. Or, you may be locked into specific land uses, defined by zoning regulations. This week we would like to try to help you make an informed decision by giving some of the pros and cons of the different types of housing readily available in our area -- mobile homes, manufactured housing, modular homes, component built homes, and typical built-in-place, or "stick-built construction." Let’s start with mobile homes We define mobile homes as a one-piece residential unit built on a steel support beam. Pros |