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You don’t want an RV. You are not a “water person.” So do you still have cheap alternatives for a home? Of course! Have you ever heard of manufactured homes? Those edifices that are factory built and roll of the production lines?

You may be grimacing as you read that previous paragraph but hey, there is more to manufactured homes that meets the eye. Seriously, manufactured homes may not end up as treasured buildings like the colonials of the old but they can do the job during these hard pressed times.

First of all, manufactured homes are really structurally sound. Experts say that these houses can withstand most anything, except maybe the strongest of hurricanes, which even the traditional houses cannot withstand. Second, manufactured homes are quite affordable. This is because of the fact that the companies who build these homes save a lot due to the scale of production. They purchase all the components and appliances on a large scale, giving them considerable savings. This, in turn, translates to savings on the home purchaser’s part! In short, it does not mean that, since you are paying much less for manufactured homes, you are paying for poor quality. It just means that you are taking advantage of mass production – an economic practice, is all.

I suppose the biggest hurdle when it comes to manufactured homes is the image. Not too many people look kindly on manufactured homes. Then again, are you more concerned about what other people think that what you can afford?

If you want to read more on manufactured homes, visit Bankrate’s section on this topic.

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