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I can tell you this much about modular homes, prefabricated homes, and mobile homes (my dad used to work for a mobilehome builder/manufacturer when I was a kid, plus I have had numerous other first-hand friends and acquaintances in the business). They actually have much, much stricter guidelines and codes to follow than traditional construction these days, and the vast majority of prefab/modular/mobilehomes being built for the last 15 years or so will probably outlast traditionally built homes from the same time period.
If I could, I'd buy one without n'ary a second thought. In fact, much like you, if we were in a position to purchase a home, both of us would prefer a little piece of land and a mobilehome over a traditional "house".
I can tell you this much about modular homes, prefabricated homes, and mobile homes (my dad used to work for a mobilehome builder/manufacturer when I was a kid, plus I have had numerous other first-hand friends and acquaintances in the business). They actually have much, much stricter guidelines and codes to follow than traditional construction these days, and the vast majority of prefab/modular/mobilehomes being built for the last 15 years or so will probably outlast traditionally built homes from the same time period.
If I could, I'd buy one without n'ary a second thought. In fact, much like you, if we were in a position to purchase a home, both of us would prefer a little piece of land and a mobilehome over a traditional "house".
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