Anyone hear buy/build a "modular home"

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Well kinda didnt expect to start shopping for a place to live so soon but I found a lot of land in a great neighborhood for a decent price. I'm now considering perhaps buying a modular home. Was wondering if anyone has any experience or someone they could refer that does work in CA.

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Stinker said:
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Thanks tony for the lead, I'll call him tomarrow to see if he can get me in the right direction. Git to bed, no need to be up at 3am .
 
I have looked at some of them before. Seems to be a step above an actual trailer house. I am still unsure of the durability of them.
 
FerrariTruck I found this place (one here in NC) that builds houses in pod form. They prebuild the house in blocks then construct it on site. It is quite cheap due to the low labor costs and is stronger than a traditional stick built home. My next house will be built like this. The greatest thing is that you can design it however you want. There are millions of different layouts! You can get luxury for a low cost or simply build basic and save tons of money! Here is the site. I researched a little and they do build in Cali.

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as a contractor myself (and the fact that my parents built (well, ordered) one several years ago)...

they can be great homes. one great thing about modulars is the fact that they have additional structural bracing on them to support themselves during transit that a traditional stick built doesn't, i.e. hurricane ties, straps, blocking, etc....

from a local standpoint, i'm working on some plans right now for a friend of mine and comparing the two, and it seems he's gonna pay about the same price regardless, plus with a 4-6month wait, it's hardly and faster than a ground up build...so needless to say, you don't always get a "better" product that way, but it really depends on the style as well....a simple "2 part" house joined in the center isn't the same (obviously) as the two story that comes on 9 trucks!

pm me if you'd like any more info if i may be able to help you.
 
Before you pursue the modular be sure to check with your subdivisions/land covenances. I live out in the country but there were still stipulations stating that modular home were not allowed. Plus I wanted high/vaulted ceilings and that was something our local modular places couldn't do and still roll it down the highway.

But they are well built structures. Anything that can be lifted with a crane and set in place is pretty rigid and strong.
 
viperhauler said:
as a contractor myself (and the fact that my parents built (well, ordered) one several years ago)...

they can be great homes. one great thing about modulars is the fact that they have additional structural bracing on them to support themselves during transit that a traditional stick built doesn't, i.e. hurricane ties, straps, blocking, etc....

from a local standpoint, i'm working on some plans right now for a friend of mine and comparing the two, and it seems he's gonna pay about the same price regardless, plus with a 4-6month wait, it's hardly and faster than a ground up build...so needless to say, you don't always get a "better" product that way, but it really depends on the style as well....a simple "2 part" house joined in the center isn't the same (obviously) as the two story that comes on 9 trucks!

pm me if you'd like any more info if i may be able to help you.
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thanks guys. It seems that no matter where I look I hear nothing but positive things about them and I'm sure thats the way we plan to go.

5.0., your right on the layout options, so many dont know which to choose. At this time thinking a 2 story 4 bedroom and I want the garage detatched from the house towards the very back of the yard. Garage wise will either be 2-3 stall As I plan on getting a 2 post lift, tire mounting/dismounting machine and tire balancer put in as well:D

Viperhauler, I kinda had the same idea of them being very stong since they come in pieces. dont really have much to worry bout here besides 50mph santa ana winds once a year and earthquake every now and then. Once we aquire the land Def will need as much input from every one who can advise.

also found this info on where you out modular homes


Q: Are there limits on where I can Place a Manufactured Home?

On February 13th 1981, Senate Bill No 1960 the “Rains Billâ€￾ was put into effect. The “Rains Bill states that “a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county shall not prohibit the installation of mobile homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 on a foundation system, pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code, on lots zoned for single-family dwellings. A city, including a charter city, county or city and county may subject any such mobile home and lot on which it is placed to any or all of the same development standards to which a conventional single-family residential dwelling on the same lot would be subject…In no case may a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county apply any development standards which will have the effect of totally precluding mobile homes from being installed as permanent residences.â€￾

In brief, in California, a manufactured home, can be placed on any lot zoned for a single-family dwelling and is only subject to the same architectural standards that other homes in the area are responsible for meeting
 
sorry but I dont think there near the quality of a stick built home. and there value does not hold.
 
FerrariTruck said:
Q?. Are there limits on where I can Place a Manufactured Home?

On February 13th 1981, Senate Bill No 1960 the “Rains Bill” was put into effect. The “Rains Bill states that “a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county shall not prohibit the installation of mobile homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 on a foundation system, pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code, on lots zoned for single-family dwellings. A city, including a charter city, county or city and county may subject any such mobile home and lot on which it is placed to any or all of the same development standards to which a conventional single-family residential dwelling on the same lot would be subject…In no case may a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county apply any development standards which will have the effect of totally precluding mobile homes from being installed as permanent residences.”

In brief, in California, a manufactured home, can be placed on any lot zoned for a single-family dwelling and is only subject to the same architectural standards that other homes in the area are responsible for meeting
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Legal speak. Buy a lot in Beverly Hills and just try to put a single wide on it between two mansions. Ain't gonna happen. You need to check with your home owners association (if there is one) to see if they allow modular homes in that area. The old "Asking for forgiveness is easier than asking for permission" doesn't apply in this case. Better to know before you put any money down on something.
 
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FerrariTruck said:
Q:What are there limits on where I can Place a Manufactured Home?

On February 13th 1981, Senate Bill No 1960 the “Rains Bill” was put into effect. The “Rains Bill states that “a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county shall not prohibit the installation of mobile homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 on a foundation system, pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code, on lots zoned for single-family dwellings. A city, including a charter city, county or city and county may subject any such mobile home and lot on which it is placed to any or all of the same development standards to which a conventional single-family residential dwelling on the same lot would be subject…In no case may a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county apply any development standards which will have the effect of totally precluding mobile homes from being installed as permanent residences.”

In brief, in California, a manufactured home, can be placed on any lot zoned for a single-family dwelling and is only subject to the same architectural standards that other homes in the area are responsible for meeting
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architectural standards....:dontknow:....so unless you can make your mobile home look like the Playboy mansion..... is why you can't put a mobile home on a foundation or possibly a modular in beverly hills!!
 
Ya can't even put a single wide in San Bernardino County, has to be a Double Wide ( don't know the width restriction) and on a Permanent Foundaition plus meet all CC&R's and such:congrats: :marchmellow: ;)

Oh, and if you look at the Safety Standards Act of 1974 it will scare the crap out of ya. :eek:
 
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viperhauler said:
architectural standards....:dontknow:....so unless you can make your mobile home look like the Playboy mansion..... is why you can't put a mobile home on a foundation or possibly a modular in beverly hills!!
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You don't live in California, out on the coast we have to put up "story polls" to show where the house will be so that anyone's view of the big blue wet thing is affected they can complain, and they have to stay up for a long time. If its to modern or to traditional they can complain, if the doors the wrong color they can complain. Short of a bunch of money and a real good layer though there is no reason that you could not do it.
 
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sorry but I dont think there near the quality of a stick built home. and there value does not hold.
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So true. 'a friend of mine put one on some land out in the country, and then decided to move into the city, the best offer he got was just under half of what he paid for it 5 years before.


They drop in value about as quick as everyone 401K did last year.
and it nothing more than an up scaled trailer house. fast and cheap housing, but not a long term investment like a constructed house.

Some insurance companies won't insure then after they get a certain age.
 
iraqivet01 said:
So true. 'a friend of mine put one on some land out in the country, and then decided to move into the city, the best offer he got was just under half of what he paid for it 5 years before.


They drop in value about as quick as everyone 401K did last year.
and it nothing more than an up scaled trailer house. fast and cheap housing, but not a long term investment like a constructed house.

Some insurance companies won't insure then after they get a certain age.
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Very true. The structure usually does not appreciate like a stick built home.

I know in the multiple listings, they have to be identified as a modular home.
 
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