MHC News 06/24/2025
Manufactured Housing: The Smart Affordable Housing Solution
Manufactured Homes Meet All Expectations and Wants at Affordable Prices - manufacturedhomes.com
Modern manufactured homes are becoming an increasingly attractive option for buyers seeking affordable, high-quality housing.
Many potential homeowners are turning away from traditional site-built homes due to rising costs, construction delays, and hassles. In contrast, manufactured homes—built in climate-controlled factories—are delivered on time, with no weather-related delays or material loss.
Thanks to bulk purchasing, manufacturers can offer high-quality homes at about 50% less than comparable site-built homes. These homes meet or exceed HUD Code requirements for health, safety, energy efficiency, and durability, something not guaranteed in site-built homes.
Modern manufactured homes feature designs, materials, and fixtures on par with new site-built homes and fit seamlessly into any neighborhood.
With fewer headaches, faster delivery, and affordable pricing, manufactured homes offer a long-term affordable solution and an opportunity for many families to achieve quality homeownership—helping to close the gap in today’s challenging housing market.
Chandler Holdings Announces Phase III of River Breeze Estates in Sipsey, Alabama - EIN Presswire
Chandler Holdings LLC has announced the Phase III expansion of River Breeze Estates, a lease-only manufactured home community in Sipsey, Alabama.
Nestled just 10 minutes from Jasper and 40 minutes from Birmingham, River Breeze Estates offers large, private ½–¾‑acre lots designed for peace and “elbow room.” The community, which opened in 2013 and includes 60 home sites, provides essential services like trash pickup, water, and sewer with rent ranging from $400–$700/month.
These spacious lots support both manufactured homes and trailers, appealing to families and individuals seeking affordable, country living. Phase III will bring additional riverfront lots, continuing community growth and reinforcing its rural charm and proximity to natural amenities like the Warrior River.
River Breeze Estates offers a tranquil, well-maintained backdrop for manufactured home residents, combining affordability with a high quality of life near urban centers.
Why Manufactured Housing Isn’t the ‘Last Resort’ - MHN News
Manufactured housing communities (MHCs) are the largest source of non-subsidized affordable housing in the U.S., playing a vital role for millions of Americans.
With 76.4 million U.S. households unable to afford a $300,000 home, MHCs provide an essential, market-driven solution to the growing affordability crisis. Manufactured homes are built off-site, ensuring quality and lowering construction costs. New and used homes typically range from $20,000 to $100,000, with residents responsible only for lot rent, utilities, and minimal fees—costs far below apartment rents or traditional homeownership.
MHCs offer stability, pride of ownership, and community feel, with low turnover as residents often stay for a decade or more.
However, restrictive zoning laws and outdated stereotypes continue to limit new community development, despite growing demand.
As Matt Forssman of GMF Group emphasizes, manufactured housing is a viable, dignified housing option that deserves greater recognition and support in solving America’s housing challenges.