| Q: | What
is the difference between a Manufactured Home and
a Modular Home?
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| A: | California
law distinguishes between Manufactured
and Modular Homes by the building codes
to which Manufactured Homes and
Modular Homes must comply. Manufactured
Homes are built in a factory and must
comply with the National Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards, a uniform code
administered and enforced by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Modular
Homes or Factory-Built
Homes are constructed to comply with
California’s various Uniform
Building Codes (UBC) and
as of January 2008, the International Residential
Code (IRC). Both
Manufactured and Modular Homes have the following
characteristics:
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| Q: | What
types of architectural styles are available for Manufactured and
Modular Homes?
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| A: | Manufactured
and Modular Homes come in a wide variety of architectural
styles, with features such as: cement fiber and stucco
siding; tile roofs or composition shingles; and a
choice of different window sizes and shapes. Homebuyers
also have their choice of a wide variety of floor
plans, amenities, options and upgrades. Interiors
can feature spacious living rooms with vaulted ceilings,
kitchens with breakfast nooks, formal dining rooms,
and master suites with walk- in closets.
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| Q: | Where
can we place a Manufactured Home?
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| A: | In
1982, state law mandated that Manufactured Homes be allowed
in any lot zoned for residential use. There are also
manufactured housing communities (parks) throughout
San Diego.
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| Q: | Where can I place a Modular Home?
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| A: | Modular
Homes can be placed on any lot zoned for residential
use. |
| Q: | Can place a
manufactured or a modular home on my property as secondary
dwelling, guesthouse, granny flat or ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) ? |
| A: | Yes, you can in many circumstances. Oftentimes customers interchange second dwelling, guesthouse, granny flat, etc., but actually the San Diego County and/or your respective city all define these types of dwellings differently. IDEAL can help you on the differences. First, we want to check the zoning of the property, your set backs, your waste and water situation, and delivery accessibility. Call us to discuss this popular housing option in detail. ADUs - Currently, Acessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) / Prefab ADUs are a hot commodity in San Diego County. With recent shortages of rentals, many people are using pre-fab ADUs as a cost effective means of adding rental income to their income. |
| Q: | How
much are Manufactured and
Modular Homes per square foot?
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| A: | Both
Manufactured and Modular Homes range approximately
$55 to $120 per square foot. This pricing is
a wide range; however, today’s homebuyer has a lot
of control on the cost of your home. Price
varies based on the size of the home, the manufacturer,
amenities, factory options, and the delivery access
to the property. |
| Q: | What
are factory options?
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| A: | Factory
options are any item that are not standard features in
a manufactured and/or modular home that interests you. Typically,
amenities such as fireplaces, sprinkler
systems, sky lights, mirrored wardrobe doors,
upgraded appliances, upgraded carpet styles, tile or
corian on kitchen counter tops, etc. are factory
options.
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| Q: | Do
the Manufactured Homes come with a warranty?
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| A: | Yes!
There is a one-year manufacturers warranty on parts
and labor on all Manufactured Homes. In addition,
many of the components of the Manufactured Homes
have their own warranties, for example the shingles,
windows, and appliances have separate warranties.
Also, Silvercrest has a 7-year warranty called
“The Silvershield.”
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| Q: | Do
Modular Homes come with a warranty? |
| A: | The
warranty depends on the manufacturer of the modular home. In
fact, some factories do not provide a warranty. Ask
us for more details. |
| Q: | Is
financing available for Manufactured and
Modular Homes? |
| A: | Yes,
financing is available for both manufactured
and/or modular homes. Manufactured Homes have
private property Land/Home packages and loans for homes
in Manufactured Home Communities (parks). Modular homes have packages available for private property. See
our Financing Information Page and talk to
one of our agents today.
We have more information on financing a manufactured or modular home here. |
| Q: | What
is a Land/Home package?
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| A: | A
Land/Home package consists of financing the land (if
necessary), the Manufactured or
Modular Home, and construction costs into a loan. The
loan could consist of a construction and “take
out” loan or just the “take out” loan. Contact
Ideal today for more details.
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| Q: | Do
I have to own land before I can buy a Manufactured
Home?
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| A: | No,
you do not have to already own the land. You can
purchase property and the Manufactured or
Modular Home at the same time. However, if
you do already own land, it could make the process
easier.
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| Q: | Why
should I buy a home from Ideal Manufactured Homes?
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| A: | -
We offer the highest quality Manufactured and
Modular Homes. - We provide excellent service and support. - We have hundred of referrals. - We have competitive prices. - We are networked with the most reputable contractors in our industry. - We are one of San Diego’s largest and most respected firm since 1970. - We are a full service company (we help package land, home, and construction for easy financing). - We save you time and money by making the entire home buying process happen as quickly as possible. |
| Q: | How
do I get started?
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| A: | If
you are in the area, visit our sales center to see
our display models. Otherwise, simply click on the
“Contact Us” button, fill out our guest book completely,
and we will assist you in the best way possible.
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