Everyone seen the infamous trailer parks of the nation. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the dressed up to the...well, NOT so dressed up, let's say. Single-wide mobile homes have always had a bit of negative press about them. Enter double-wides and triple-wide homes to "up the standards" so to speak. But even those get the, "it's a mobile home" syndrome going, too.
Well, now Clayton Homes as introduced a new design that may make the whole "mobile home" syndrome disappear. With the introduction of their new line, the "I-House" more people may consider switching their thinking on the subject of manufactured housing.
The I-House is truly a "Green" (or for those starting to loath that word, we can use "energy-efficient") home. Standard features include such things as bamboo floors, tankless water heater, dual-flush toilets, energy star appliances, solar panels, composite decking and a rain water catchment system, just to name a few. Visit the I-House site for more information.
Sure, the initial product line is a bit ugly, but with 'green' being so in right now, I think they've got a seller on their hands. I'm sure that later models will improve the looks, and at an estimated cost per square foot to of $100-140 (that's furnished, btw), it's going to be hard for a traditionally built green home to beat it, price-wise.
How will this new "mobile home" fare in the real estate market? Many areas have strict guidelines, basically preventing mobile homes in the area. Will that change? Financing has always been an issue with mobile homes. Will all the green features of this home change that? Only time will tell.
Copyright© 2009 Mobile Homes Aren't Just "Trailers" Anymore by Roger A. Johnson
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