The Aims Of The Vermont Manufactured Housing Association

By Marci Glover


Buying a new home is one of the biggest decisions in most peoples lives. They often save for many years to be able to afford a place of their own. Having a house that is designed and built to meet their individual needs is a wonderful experience. For most people this is out of their price range, but not if they consider the benefits of manufactured, or factory build homes.

Those in the market for a new property should give themselves plenty of time to look at all the options. Rushing into something as important as buying a new house can often end in financial and emotional disaster. Those in the north east should take time to look at the advantages of factory constructed homes and meet with a representative from the Vermont Manufactured Housing Association, the VTMHA for short.

The non profit association was founded to promote the modular industry and show buyers the advantages of choosing this type of home. The aims are to protect and promote the industry and ensure that the very highest standards are maintained at all times. They utilize strong communication between everyone in the business, from real estate agents, to builders and on to the clients.

Often home buyers are unaware of the many advantages of a factory built home. Those who are concerned about the environment should take a look at the many feature that make this type of construction better. One of the first features to consider is the amazing statistic of up to seventy percent less wasted materials than traditional construction methods. This is because everything is done on site and under very controlled conditions.

All the preparation at the site should be done at the same time the home is being built. This means that the entire process can be completed in as little as ten weeks from start to finish. Owners should be prepared to factor in the cost of getting electricity, water and sewage disposal on site. In a rural location this may involve drilling a well and installing a septic system. All the necessary permits must be obtained from the local authorities.

There are many excellent design books that clients can look through. They may want to spend time talking with a VTMHA sales person to decide on the major features of the home, for example a one or two story design. One level ranch style homes are very popular as they are perfect for young families, but also work for older couples with limited mobility.

The VTMHA is working hard to show buyers that they do not have to settle for an existing home. It is very satisfying to be able to offer a better alternative at an overall lower cost. Many real estate agents work with the association to help their clients find a suitable piece of land on which to build their dream home.

Vermont is a beautiful state with so much to offer. Many people choose to make it their home as it has a very high overall standard of living. The winters offer great outdoor sports whilst the summers are warm but not too hot. This wonderful climate provides many outdoor recreational opportunities. There are also very good schools for all ages of children.




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