While many people use these terms interchangeably, a mobile home is a prefabricated home that was built before national codes were created in 1976. In comparison, manufactured homes are built inside of a facility to federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (also known as HUD Code) and then transported to the final home site, while modular homes are built to all applicable state, county and city codes.

A CrossMod® home is a newer type of manufactured home that’s built off site, then permanently placed on the foundation at the home site. It combines some features of off-site and site-built homes, and also has the ability to appraise and finance similarly to a traditional site-built home.

The exact price of a home depends on several factors like its features and location, as well as the home delivery and setup fees, and any land improvement options. In most areas, Clayton offers homes in a variety of price ranges starting at under $100,000 (not including other costs such as required delivery and installation).

Each home buying experience can differ based on factors like financing, whether you already have land for your home, if you’ve made any customization or upgrade options, and your location. The home buying process can take several months or longer, depending on when you complete each step.

Yes, in some cases you may be able to purchase an already furnished home model or furnishings from your local home center.

All manufactured homes built in or after 1976 have a NADA® value that will give you an idea of what your current home may be worth. You can purchase a report online for more information. Other factors that can affect the value of your home include its condition and the foundation type, so we recommend you speak with a consultant at a home center to get more information about your specific situation. Most retailers will be happy to provide you with a free trade-in evaluation.