Different Types and Styles of Modular Home in Adrian, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 22, 2015 in Adrian, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

A modular home can be modified to accommodate almost any design and floor plan, including a basement and multiple levels. This is because unlike mobile homes, a modular home is fixed onto solid permanent foundations.

The two most popular types and styles of modular homes in Adrian, Michigan are Ranch Style and Two Story. They are based on their floor plan popularity, amount of space and stories.

Ranch Style
Ranch style modular home is typically only one level high and feature short roofs and their floor plans are based on a rectangular or L-shaped layout. It is is also often referred to as Rancher or Rambler. The Rancher is also very easy to modify in the future, by either adding to the current level or by building-on a second story.

Two-Story
Although many other modular home styles can also include a second story, a true 2-story Modular home is unique in that it features two full height walls and a roof built onto the second floor walls. Two-stories require less land, optimizing both indoor and outdoor space and also keep your downstairs common areas and upstairs bedrooms well separated.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Style

Why Legendary Homes Inc Provide the Best Modular Home Style and Design

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 21, 2015 in Adrian, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Construction of modular home is like building a site- built house. You can choose the style of your home. You can customize the floor plan to achieve the design you wish to have.

Legendary Homes Inc. offers many standard floor plans for modular homes. Most of our customers can usually find a few modular home floor plans that come close to meeting their needs.

We Help You Save Money

If you select one of our standard modular home plans, it will save you time and simplify your work, since the design, engineering, and pricing have already been done by us. You will also save money, since our standard modular house plans are engineered to be built economically.

We Design your Modular Home

If none of our standard floor plans for modular homes work for you, we’ll be happy to help you design one of our custom modular home floor plans. If you already have some custom modular home floor plans in mind, we’ll tell you if they can be built as a modular. If your modular house floor plans cannot be built as a modular home, we will help you design one of our custom modular home plans offering similar features.

We Finished Your Modular Home with Quality

All of our standard modular home floor plans typically include a floor plan and an exterior elevation. The modular floor plans show the location and size of each room, while the elevations provide an idea of what the finished house will look like on the outside. When looking through our selection of modular home plans, do not be misled by the pairing of modular home floor plans and exterior drawings into thinking that you cannot make adjustments. In fact, each of our floor plans for modular homes can have a multitude of exterior looks, and each exterior look can be applied to many different modular house floor plans. Likewise, you can adjust the slope of the roof, add dormers and decorative gables, and opt for oversized roof overhangs if you choose, regardless of what you see in the drawing.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

Top Tips When Choosing the Best Style of a Modular Home in Adrian, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 20, 2015 in Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

From the standard style of modular home to the complex styles, home buyers can choose the modular design they wish to represent their selves.

You can check the different floor plans in our database and experience how to design your own home even before going to us.

Make Sure the Modular Home Manufacturers Follow the Codes

Manufacturers of modular homes make sure that each product they produce complies with the rules and regulations set for modular housing. By following and implementing the rules, quality is seen. High quality materials are utilized and installed in each of the modules that make up a modular home.

Modular Home Provides Alternative Energy

When designing a prefab home to achieve the style you wanted, be advised that modular homes can give alternative energy resources. Modular construction can accommodate alternative energy sources, from solar panels to a geo- exchange system.

Look for Modular Home Customization Options

Modular home customization is considered a bonus in modular construction. It turns on the home buyer to ‘penetrate’ his self in the construction process. Home builders enable them to integrate their preferred design or style in every corner of his home.

Ensure that a Modular Home is Affordable

The high quality modular home we produce is given at an affordable price. Each style has its corresponding cost. Those floor plans with wider dimension and complex design are expected to cost higher than the standard floor plan.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

How to Purchase a High Quality Modular Home at a Lower Price

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 16, 2015 in Jackson, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

If you are working within a tight budget but still want a home of outstanding build quality, you can achieve all that and more by purchasing a modular home.

Considerations in Buying a Modular Home

Don’t just look for the cheapest modular home. Not every modular home builder is the same. Look for a builder with a Grade A construction license to secure the best quality build. Take a moment to check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to make sure you are buying from a reputable builder. It’s free and fast to check online.

Also look for a Certified Energy Star Builder in order to ensure that your modular home will be optimized for energy efficiency and long-term energy savings.

Factors That Make a Modular Home Affordable

The bulk purchasing of building materials, appliances, flooring and accessories results in cost savings, that can then be passed on to the homebuyer.

The build phase of your modular home and the site preparation (including the building of the foundation) can happen simultaneously, saving time and money. This is unlike site-built homes that require the completion of one phase before the other can begin.

As modular homes are built in an optimized climate-controlled factory environment, typically by full-time staffs that are each experienced in their particular part of the process, the homebuyer benefits from quality consistency as well as decreased labor time and costs.

Modular homes are also not affected by weather or site vandalism related delays or costs, as can be the case with site-built homes.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

Tips to a Better Modular Home Buying Experience

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 15, 2015 in Jackson, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Regardless a modular home will almost never look akin to a trailer that you’d see used as a summer home in a trailer park. Modular homes find permanent residence in neighborhoods like your own. They are set on a permanent foundation and never moved after. They arrive via your land via a flatbed truck and don’t have wheels attached like a trailer does.

Before you purchase a modular home, and land for that home, please take the following facts into consideration:

Research Before you Purchase Land for your Modular Home

Be sure the land you want to purchase allows manufactured construction. Some residential neighborhoods ban modular housing based on certain zoning, deed restrictions and other land laws. Before you purchase a piece of land for your modular home, be absolutely sure that you are allowed to set your home in the particular community. However the land you purchase for your modular home must pass certain state and regional building code before you plant your modular home there.

Beware of Land Modular Home Package deals

Land home package deals are something you will soon be familiar with if you’re in the market for a modular home. They are offered by the manufacturers of modular homes, and they include the building of the home, the installation, the land and the inspection. This might seem like a stellar deal – however with convenience may come high interest rates and maintenance fees. Plus you will find yourself surrounded by other modular homes, so when it comes time to sell, the resale price of your home will always depend on other homes around it. You are likely better off to purchase a modular home and have it built on a separate plot of land – this will avoid the cookie cutter development look.

Check for Solid Foundation

Why is foundation so important? Because mortgage lenders won’t finance a modular home if it’s not on a permanent foundation. Even if you purchase the home outright, you will still need a permanent foundation if you plan to sell your home later on.

Be Updated on the Real Estate Market

In recent years, the resale value of modular homes has increased in value – especially if they are on a desirable plot of land. That’s why it’s wise to keep tabs on the real estate market before you by the home and the land. Purchase land in an area that’s high in value, and not surrounded by other homes that are low in resale value.

Remember, any home, including a modular home’s value grows over time, and if you invest in it, you will get that money back when you sell and purchase another home.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Financing

Checklist for First Time Buyers When Purchasing a Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 14, 2015 in Jackson, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

First time buyers would greatly benefit with modular home construction. Modular homes are built with efficiency and high quality methods while making sure that the construction process is on budget and schedule.

The following are several items to check for before buying a modular home in Michigan;

Be Familiar with the HUD Code and other Rules

You need to be familiar with all the legalities, planning, building codes and regulations. You also need to be aware of all the liabilities, especially with regard to working with different subcontractors. Be sure you do a thorough risk assessment before you consider taking on such a huge and stressful role.

Look and Hire a Licensed/ Accredited Modular Home Builder

Before deciding to purchase a modular home, make sure you are working with a Licensed Builder. You must make sure that he is a Certified Energy Star modular home builder. Hiring one would mean for an energy efficient abode.

Create the Modular Home Design Intricately

Be sure to allow enough time initially to consider the best layout and design that works best with your lifestyle and family requirements and make sure these are reflected in any design or layout changes you wish to make to your home. Discuss these in detail with your builder and make sure that you are clear on the additional cost and any extra time delays associated with making these changes.

Don’t Act as a General Contractor

If you don’t have first-hand building industry management experience it’s not advisable to act as your own general contractor. You need to be familiar with all the legalities, planning, building codes and regulations. You also need to be aware of all the liabilities, especially with regard to working with different subcontractors. Be sure you do a thorough risk assessment before you consider taking on such a huge and stressful role.

Stay within the Budget

It’s best to get pre-approved for a loan amount that you know you are comfortable with before you begin shopping for a new home and once you are, stay within your budget.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

Terminologies You Should Understand Before Buying a Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 13, 2015 in Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Knowing what the terms mean can help you better understand the process and gain an upper hand in negotiations when planning to buy or build a modular home in Michigan.

Base Price

It is the selling price of a modular home before any upgrades are added.

Close

It is the act of convincing a home buyer to sign the sales agreement. Some dealers want to close the sale on the buyer’s first visit. A consumer should never sign anything until they have researched at least 3 different dealers and shopped for financing.

Closer

An employee at a dealership whose exceptionally talented in persuasion and whose only job is to convince the home buyer to sign the sales agreement.

Consumer Deposit

Usually 5-10% of the modular home’s price that is paid before the home is order or at the time the contract is signed.

Equity

The ending value of the modular home after subtracting the payoff from the total amount financed.

Finance Charge

The interest and fees charged on a financed modular home.

Fixed Rate Mortgage

It is a loan with an interest rate that never changes. Your payments will be the same amount through the life of the loan.

Floor Planning or Flooring

The modular homes on a dealerships lot are owned by a bank or financial institution and not the dealer.

Gross Back End

Profit the dealership makes when a buyer finances and adds insurance to the payment plan. It is recommended that you keep insurance separate from financing.

HUD Code

Refers to the National Modular Home Construction and Safety Standards

Land Package

A manufactured home and land bought together, often financed in with one loan. Setup and installation are usually included.

Options /Features/Upgrades of Modular Home

Amenities added to the modular home at the buyers request. Also known as upgrades. Be weary of some upgrades.

PAC

The amount that a modular home dealer pays a contractor or crew to have the home transported and installed. Watch for markups on this amount.

Purchase Agreement

It is agreement detailing the terms and conditions of a modular home purchase. Do not sign this contract unless you understand everything completely and never sign anything that will be filled in later.

Site Improvements

Land modifications needed to prepare the space for a modular home to be placed.

Upside Down

When an owner owes more than the value of the modular home and this occurs often when buyers add extras to the financing such as insurance and taxes.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Financing

Tips on Purchasing a Modular Home in Clarklake, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 12, 2015 in Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Modular home designs range from the bare basics to top-of-the-line luxury so you can easily find a home that meets your needs and price range. With the right research and knowledge, you can find the best home at the best price, and walk away from the experience with a smile.

Purchasing a modular home in Clarklake, MI is a fairly simple, and somewhat similar, to buying a stick-built home. One major difference is the fact that you will be going to a dealership instead of a real estate agent.

Budget

There are a few preparations you’ll need to do before visiting the first dealership and that’s calculating how much home you can afford. Financial experts advise that a modular home should never cost more than 25-28% of your total monthly income after taxes. You will need to add insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs into that figure.

Features of Modular Home

While looking at modular home s you will find many options and styles available, know the features you consider most important. Do you need three bedrooms or can you go with two? Will you need the gourmet kitchen upgrade?

Knowing the features that are most important to you will help you avoid emotional attachment which often leads to modular home buyers remorse. The modular home you ultimately choose should meet most of the features you listed before you visited the first home.

Sales Negotiations

Don’t be scared to negotiate the price of a modular home. Modular home dealerships markup the price of each home an average of 18-26%. Dealers also utilize hold backs, just like automobile dealerships. This means there is a profit built into the invoice price of the home. Even if you buy a home at invoice dealers will still make a profit based on the hold back.

Some dealers will speak in terms of monthly payment amounts, as opposed to the total price. Don’t let them talk you into naming a monthly payment that you would pay. You want to negotiate on the total price of the modular home , not the monthly costs.

Insurance, Taxes, and Extended Warranties

Some dealerships will offer to have insurance, taxes, and even extended warranties attached to the price of the modular home. Don’t do it! You will end up paying interest on the additional items which could more than double the cost. Extended warranties should be handled with caution; Some of them simply aren’t worth the price.

Installation of Modular Home

Once you have chosen the modular home , you will need to decide on the transporters, installers, and finishing carpenters. Dealerships will often have one company they use but you should research those companies just as you would any contractor. The majority of manufactured home issues are caused by faulty transportation and installation so you want the best people doing the work. If the modular home dealer insists that you use only one company, be weary.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Financing

Why You Should Hire Legendary Homes Inc. for your Modular Home Customization Project

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 11, 2015 in Jackson, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Today’s modular home comes with “standard” features than you would find in a site-built home. Many modular home floor plans are available that range from basic models to more elaborate designs. A modular home made by Legendary Homes Inc. features vaulted ceilings, drywall, fully equipped modern kitchens, comfortable bedrooms with walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed bathtubs. You may also select from a variety of exterior designs and siding materials.

With the vast majority of manufacturers now using the latest in computer-assisted design, you have the flexibility of customizing your floor plans, interior finishes, and exterior designs. Your lifestyle and your budget are the only limitations to the options available to you.

Many manufacturers also provide homes that are “accessible” for those with special needs. If you are interested in such a modular home, work with your retailer to order a home with accessible features, such as extra-wide halls and doorways, accessible counters and appliances, and specially equipped bathrooms.

Legendary Homes Provide Modular Home Customization

While you should perform minor repairs and upkeep on the modular home, just as with any home, it is advisable to hire a professional for more extensive repairs and renovations. Legendary Homes Inc. is the chosen contractor for your modular customization project.

Once your home has left the factory, the HUD Code does not include provisions for modular home customizations. Such modifications may jeopardize your home warranty. They may also create malfunctions or an unsafe home. But not with Legendary Homes; we create modifications that boost the value of your home.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Customization

Finding a Modular Home Customization Contractor in Jackson, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 10, 2015 in Jackson, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Even basic modular home customization projects can turn into a daunting task if you’re unfamiliar with project processes. Dealing with the necessary subcontractors and developing an efficient schedule while staying on a budget can increase the complexity of any project. That’s why many homeowners turn to a modular home customization contractor to handle the detail work of turning a homeowner’s vision into reality. The right contractor can smooth the project, making quick work of the job while you rest easy and give overall direction.

Finding the right modular home customization contractor may take a little work, though, but in the end, a well-done improvement should make the effort worthwhile.

Ask the Neighborhood

Ask friends and neighbors for a recommendation. If they’ve had work done recently that you’ve admired, ask them for the name of their contractor and how the contractor performed. Ask them whether the modular home customization contractor delivered everything promised on the project and whether the contractor completed the modular home customization project on time and on budget. Collect the name and contract information for any contractors whom they strongly recommend.

Contact Modular Home Builders Association

Contact your local builders association or the local home inspector and ask about contractors in the area who have a solid reputation for good work. While you won’t get an absolute recommendation, they should be able to give you the names of a few contractors worth interviewing for your project. Ask about local licensing requirements as well.

Look Around

Look around your community for people undertaking modular home customization projects similar to yours. Introduce yourself and explain that you’re looking to do much the same thing in your modular home and would appreciate their opinion on the home improvement contractor they’re using. If their experience with the contractor is a good one, then collect the contact information.

Meet the Contractors

Discuss your upcoming project and get an idea of the possible costs and completion times from the contractor. Ask about the contractors’ qualifications for doing the job. Find out whether they’re fully licensed as per local regulations. Ask whether they carry property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Ask for references during the interview.

Narrow your list of modular home customization contractors based on the information gathered to a single person. Pick someone with whom you’re both comfortable and have confi

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Customization

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Legendary Homes Inc
10197 S Meridian Rd US 127
Clarklake, Mi 49234
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Located in Jackson County Michigan