MHC News 07/01/2025
From solar-powered factories to low-waste construction, modern manufactured housing is proving itself as a smarter, greener path to affordable living.
Presenting Features and Benefits of Today's Manufactured Homes - Manufactured Homes
When shoppers visit a manufactured home sales center, they often say they’re “just looking” to avoid sales pressure. Instead of probing them with questions, create a welcoming environment and offer to answer any concerns as they tour the homes. As they grow more comfortable, they’ll naturally share their needs.
Shoppers may be disoriented when stepping into a model home and might not fully grasp how its layout or features meet their needs. A skilled salesperson doesn’t just point out features—they demonstrate the benefits those features provide based on what matters to the buyer.
The feature/benefit approach encourages natural conversation and uncovers important details like bedroom count, budget, lifestyle, and site placement. By actively listening, not just talking, salespeople can better match a home’s offerings to the buyer’s personal priorities.
The key isn’t the home’s features alone—it’s showing how those features translate into real-life value for the customer.
Manufactured home builder meets 62% of manufacturing plant electricity demand with solar – pv magazine USA
Manufactured homebuilder Cavco Industries is setting a new standard for affordable, energy-smart housing by integrating solar energy into its production process. At its new 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona, Cavco installed 1.2 MW of rooftop and canopy solar, offsetting 62% of the plant’s energy use.
The $2.2 million solar project, developed with Solar One and SolarEdge, helps reduce operational costs—savings Cavco passes on to homebuyers through more stable pricing. As utility expenses drop, the cost to build manufactured homes also decreases, preserving affordability in a market strained by rising costs.
Cavco views this as a replicable model across its 30+ facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. Three more solar installations are already underway in New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
By leveraging clean energy, Cavco enhances efficiency, supports sustainable housing, and reinforces manufactured homes as a smart solution to America’s housing crisis—proving that energy innovation can directly benefit both builders and buyers.
Environmental Advantages of Investing in Mobile Home Parks - BBN Times
Mobile home parks shine as an eco-friendly housing option, offering lower carbon footprints, efficient land use, and reduced construction waste—making them an appealing choice for both investors and residents.
The average mobile home (around 1,200 sq ft) uses significantly less land than a typical 2,500 sq ft single-family home. This compact size allows higher density development without sacrificing community comfort. Flexible infrastructure like utilities also becomes easier to install.
Smaller homes inherently consume less energy—demanding less electricity, water, and heating—and when built to modern standards, they include efficient insulation and appliances for even greater savings.
Because mobile homes are built in factories and assembled onsite, they generate up to 90% less construction waste compared to traditional builds. Factory precision minimizes material overrun and eliminates weather-related damage on site.
Overall, mobile home communities represent a sustainable, land-efficient solution that aligns with environmentally conscious living—helping investors meet both financial and green goals.