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Debunking Myths About Factory-Built Homes
Blog Article Author: Becky Claffy for Sunshine Village in Webster, FL: April 19, 2025
Ponder the following ...
The list of misconceptions about factory-built homes is long and tenacious! Most of these misconceptions are deep-seated and perpetuated from information that hasn’t been true for almost 50 years now!
But if you’re ready to plow forward and let go of old thinking, then you might find this article helpful. When you learn the actual facts, you just might join the thousands of people who already enjoy the many benefits!
Affordability
AFFORDABILITY: Let’s start with a couple of revealing facts about the construction process of factory-built homes vs. site-built homes. These tidbits provide support to one of the REAL truths about why manufactured homes are more affordable! HINT: It’s not because of low standards and cheap materials.
- Factory-built homes: per the Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA), the construction process of a factory-built home is so efficient, that the excess waste and unused materials can fit inside just one 55-gallon trash bag?
- Site-built homes: in a 2015 report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that an estimated 4 tons of waste is created from the construction of a site built 2,000 square foot home. The majority of those 8,000 pounds is wood, cardboard, and drywall and almost all of this ends up in landfills.
Frankly, I don’t know how much space or poundage can exist inside one 55-gallon bag, but I know it won’t convert to tonnage. It’s probably safe to say that when you buy a factory-built home, your carbon footprint shrinks about a gazillion sizes. As well, when buying a factory home constructed after 1994, you can benefit from the affordability without forfeiting the quality of construction and safety standards. In fact, they fare better in high winds, suffering less damage and destruction overall when compared to site-built homes (says FEMA!)
QUALITY, SAFETY, & LONGEVITY
Below are a handful of very short and very informative videos provided by the Florida Manufactured Housing Association. You’ll find a host of WOW facts that debunk long-held myths surrounding quality, safety, durability, and value.
Long-Term Value
Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions about factory-built homes involves long-term VALUE. Let’s tackle it!
Check out a new factory-built home for yourself at Sunshine Village Homes.
Truth Videos
Tab #1
Add some content for each one of your videos, like a description, transcript or external links.To add, remove or edit tab names, go to Tabs.
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Debunking Myths About Factory-Built Homes
Author: Becky Claffy for Sunshine Village: April 19, 2025
The list of misconceptions about factory-built homes is long and tenacious! Most of these misconceptions are deep-seated having perpetuated from information that hasn’t been correct for almost 50 years now.
But if you’re ready to plow forward and let go of old thinking, then you might find this article helpful. It will certainly help elevate your knowledge of the subject into the light.
Ponder the following ...
AFFORDABILITY: Let’s start with a couple of revealing facts about the construction process of factory-built homes vs. site-built homes. These tidbits provide support to one of the REAL truths about why manufactured homes are more affordable! HINT: It’s not because of low standards and cheap materials.
- Factory-built homes: per the Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA), the construction process of a factory-built home is so efficient, that the excess waste and unused materials can fit inside just one 55-gallon trash bag?
- Site-built homes: in a 2015 report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that an estimated 4 tons of waste is created from the construction of a site built 2,000 square foot home. The majority of those 8,000 pounds is wood, cardboard, and drywall and almost all of this ends up in landfills.
Frankly, I don’t know how much space or poundage can exist inside one 55-gallon bag, but I know it won’t convert to tonnage. It’s probably safe to say that when you buy a factory-built home, your carbon footprint shrinks about a gazillion sizes. As well, when buying a factory home constructed after 1994, you can benefit from the affordability without forfeiting the quality of construction and safety standards. In fact, they fare better in high winds, suffering less damage and destruction overall when compared to site-built homes (says FEMA!)
QUALITY, SAFETY, & LONGEVITY
Below are a handful of very short and very informative videos provided by the Florida Manufactured Housing Association. You’ll find a host of WOW facts that debunk long-held myths surrounding quality, safety, durability, and value.
Long-Term Value
Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions about factory-built homes involves long-term VALUE. Let’s tackle it!
Truth Videos
Tab #1
Add some content for each one of your videos, like a description, transcript or external links.To add, remove or edit tab names, go to Tabs.
Check out a new factory-built home for yourself at Sunshine Village Homes.
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Learn why people seeking an awesome Florida lifestyle are choosing Sunshine Village. Consider the true monthly costs and the impact of future savings when buying a manufactured home inside a land lease community vs. owning real estate in Central Florida.
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Being a kid seems like a century ago for many of us. At best, we get to remember childhood feelings of wonder vicariously, through our own children and later, our grandchildren. Read on and ponder a fast track back to joy!
The Swap O Rama is Amazing!
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No Comments
Over the decades, this gigantic flea market has expanded into the second largest of its kind in the state of Florida. Without a doubt, the Sumter County marketplace is as much a part of Webster’s environment and culture
Debunking Myths About Factory-Built Homes
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No Comments
The list of misconceptions about factory-built homes is long and tenacious!
Most of these misconceptions are deep-seated having perpetuated from information that hasn’t been correct for almost 50 years now.
So, if you’re ready to let go of old thinking, then you might find this article helpful.
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Learn a few key benefitsof living in a Pet Friendly community for BOTH pets and pet owners.
Also in this article, take a moment and ponder with the blog writer this question; Why do most dogs play and get along while roaming wild and free?
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Our 2023 Nobility Homes are lovely. Available in 3/2 or 2/2. The front porches are perfect for relaxing in a rocking chair, sipping a cool iced tea or a late afternoon cocktail. Price is $159,999.
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Watch a video of our featured “move-in-ready” home available now at Sunshine Village. The new 3/2 Champion home is well designed and spacious with 1,493 Sq Ft. Price starts at $139,999. The interior design theme for the featured home is “American Country” and is available as a premium package. The overall interior purposely blends with our lush, green rural surroundings!
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