Manufacturing plants that produce and label ENERGY STAR qualified manufactured homes are encouraged to apply for an ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award, which recognizes organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency and will be selected based on the number of ENERGY STAR qualified manufactured homes they have produced. Winners will be recognized at the National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing. For more information including specific eligibility criteria and application instructions please download and review the award application . 1
Manufactured homes are an appealing alternative for many. These homes are available in a variety of sizes, styles, and floor plans. Thanks to the economies of scale and factory manufacturing, prices are considerably lower than material and labor prices for similarly sized conventional houses. 2
These vulnerabilities of manufactured housing are especially sobering when one considers the huge advances that have occurred in tornado warnings over the past 75 years and how these have dramatically reduced the death and injury rate. In 1925, almost 800 Americans were killed in tornadoes, with 700 in just one storm. Since this time, the per-capita death rate from tornadoes has been reduced by more than a factor of 10, largely because of the development of advanced weather radar coupled to rapid real-time warning systems. However, this trend appears to be reversing, according to NOAA researchers, all because of the increased prevalence of manufactured homes. 3
On the other hand, there are still certain limitations to what can be created with manufactured homes. In addition, some believe the process of transporting manufactured homes results in a reduction of the stability of the structure. Manufactured homes can also be difficult to refinance when certain segments are not placed on a permanent foundation, and they have a tendency to decrease in value over time. 4
Our finance department is the most complete in Colorado and Wyoming. We have mortgage lenders who offer financing on new and used homes, land/home mortgages and construction financing. We offer the most competitive rates and terms up to thirty years. 100% government loans are available (wac). 5
The Thompson Team proudly holds the licensure to sell Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes in leased land Communities making them one of the major Realtor service oriented Sales Professionals in Central Florida's, Polk County. The special license needed for listing and selling Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes is issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Very few firms are as experienced and, or qualified to hold this special licensure. Don't be fooled by selling or buying your Florida dream home through an in-experienced Agency that claims experience but may have just opened their doors and cannot show you a marketing plan and a prooven track record of RESULTS ! The Thompson Teams 8 years of experience will give you the marketing power, resources, connections, knowledge, and RESULTS you deserve whether buying or selling. Sellers and Buyers, we welcome you to visit our Homeseller's and Homebuyer's Information Center links. Our desire is that you find the information and advice there helpful on selling your pre-loved manufactured home or purchasing your Florida dream home. 6