What is the Difference Between a Manufactured and Modular Home in Colorado Springs?Colorado Springs Real Estate Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Difference Between a Manufactured and Modular Home in Colorado Springs? There are 2 main types on non-stick-built Colorado Springs homes: Manufactured Homes and Modular Homes. It is very important to know the difference between these two types of homes. One type is hard to get financing for and generally loses value over time, whereas the other is easier to get financing for and has a MUCH longer life. Manufactured HomesA manufactured home is the new generation of what we once called “mobile homes” and is harder to find traditional financing for. These homes are generally more affordable, but are more likely to lose value over time - compared to modular homes. Manufactured homes are built in a factory and conform to the Federal Building Code (HUD) - not to the local building codes of the area that they will eventually be placed. Manufactured homes are built in separate sections on a “non-removable steel chassis” and transported (via wheels on the chassis) to the destination where they are assembled - but not necessarily on a permanent foundation. These homes do NOT need to be approved by the local building inspector. Manufactured homes are designed to be MOBILE - The chassis allows for the home to be moved (if needed) from place to place. A manufactured home can be identified by a HUD label which is usually found on the exterior of the home. These homes are also referred to as single/double wide homes. Read Also: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Chateau at Antelope Ridge Modular HomesModular homes are a closer relative to a stick-built home (a home built entirely on location) and generally appreciate in value over time. It is easier to find financing for modular homes, as they are considered “permanent” structures - compared to manufactured homes that are more mobile. Modular homes are also built (in sections) in a factory, but are built to conform to the local building codes of the area that they will eventually be placed. They are transported to their final destinations on flatbed trucks and do NOT have a steel chassis. Once all the sections of the modular home arrive at the final location, modular homes are joined together by local contractors and placed on a permanent foundation. A modular home MUST pass a local building inspection. A modular home can be identified by a UBC (Uniform Building Code) or IRC (International Residential Code) label which can be found under the kitchen sink. These homes are also referred to as pre-fab homes. More Resources:
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Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on December 29th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner
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New Homes for Sale in Forest Meadows - Black Forest Colorado SpringsThe Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection is happy to announce Brand NEW homes for sale in Forest Meadows - Black Forest, Colorado Springs. Today’s Homes offers some great new build homes with versatile floor plans. They are priced well, with awesome buyer incentives - from $10,000 - $15,000 depending on qualififcation! (Information valid as of JUNE 2008. Prices and availability subject to change.) Forest Meadows is located North of Woodmen Road and East of Black Forest Road, and is located in Falcon School District 49. Check out these featured new homes for sale in Forest Meadows by Today’s Homes:The Rhapsody is a ranch home with a full basement and a great open floor plan. The main level has 1,500 sf finished with and additional 1,350 sf basement that could be finished, giving this home a total of 2,850 sf. The main level master has a 5 piece master bath and walk-in closet.
Featured Rhapsody: 6906 Daisy Hill Lane, Colorado Springs CO 80908 The Allegro is a 2-story home with a full basement and a spacious floor plan. The main level and 2nd floor have a total of 1,734 sf finished with and additional 751 sf basement that could be finished, giving this home a total of 2,485 sf. There is a spacious loft overlooking the living room that offers a cozy gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The master bedroom is huge, and boasts a 5 piece master bath and private balcony.
Featured Allegro: 7788 Chasewood Loop, Colorado Springs CO 80908 The Haute Monde is a ranch (1-level) home with a full basement and a great open floor plan. The main level has a total of 1,668 sf finished with and additional 1,504 sf basement that could be finished, giving this home a total of 3,172 sf. This home features a large main level master bedroom with walk in closet and 5 piece master bath, a HUGE great room with gas fireplace and central air conditioning.
Featured Haute Monde: 7010 Dusty Miller Way, Colorado Springs CO 80908
The Majesty is a 2-story home with a full basement and a great open floor plan. The main level and 2nd story have a total of 2,074. This home features a well laid out main level with spacious living room and formal dining room. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet, 5 piece master bath and private balcony.
Featured Majesty: 7022 Dusty Miller Way, Colorado Springs CO 80908 View all homes available by Today’s Homes
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Colorado Springs Home Builders - Building Permits January thru May 2008
New homes for sale in Colorado Springs are picking up a little speed this spring. Even though some Colorado Springs home builders are cutting back on their inventory homes (homes that are built before someone buys them), there is plenty to choose from… especially from some of El Paso County’s busiest new home builders: Classic Homes - Journey Homes - Here is a look at some of the busiest builders in El Paso County - to include the Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon/Peyton and Fountain real estate markets, and how many single family building permits were pulled from January - May of 2008:
Information gathered from the Pikes Peak Regional Building District website. Interesting Note: Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity has pulled 5 single family home permits since January of 2008. They have several communities and homes going up throughout Colorado Springs. >> Learn More about the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity and their Woodmen Vistas neighborhood. For more information on new homes for sale in Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain and Falcon/Peyton, please contact us, at: 719.434.7525 Read More about Today’s Homes new build homes for sale
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on June 9th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner
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Colorado Springs Home Builders - Building Permits January thru April 2008New homes for sale in Colorado Springs have slowed down since the boom of the last few years. The biggest change that we have seen in the new home market is the drop in ˜inventory homes - meaning: if you want to buy a new home, you will need to ˜dirt start it. Building homes before they are purchased is too big of a risk for Colorado Springs home builders. Here is a look at some of the busiest builders in El Paso County - to include the Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon/Peyton and Fountain real estate markets, and how many building permits were pulled from January - April of 2008:
Information gathered from the Pikes Peak Regional Building District website. From January-April of 2005, there were a grand total of 2,331 building permits pulled for single family homes in El Paso County. Yes. Building permits are down. WAY down. Take a look at the El Paso County building permits for the month of April from 2000-2008:
Maybe the slow down in building will allow the city to catch up building the infrastructure that we so need in our area. Better roads. Better intersections. Better lighting… For more information on new homes for sale in Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain and Falcon/Peyton, please contact us, at: 719.434.7525
Thanks for reading our Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog! Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner
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Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ The Villages and Parkwood at Wolf RanchWolf Ranch Neighborhoods: The Villages and ParkwoodJust north of Research Parkway, are the neighborhoods of Parkwood and the Villages at Wolf Ranch - a newer Colorado Springs neighborhood.
Read Also: Colorado Springs Neighborhood Report ~ Wolf Ranch: The Community Parkwood is a John Laing new home community. Per the John Laing website:
The Villages are new single family home sub-neighborhoods within Wolf Ranch with a density of no more than 11.9 homes per acre. New homes for sale in this Wolf Ranch neighborhood sit on lots ranging from about 4,000 sf - 10,000 sf. Read Also: Colorado Springs Real Estate: Homes for Sale in Wolf Ranch
These Wolf Ranch neighborhoods are also home the Wolf Ranch Gateway Park. (Another Gateway Park is scheduled to be built on the SE corner of Briargate Parkway and Wolf Center Drive, in the “Estates” neighborhood.)
The Wolf Ranch Gateway Park is a gorgeous design, complete with “large pavilion, small lake with a waterfall, picnic tables, benches, and a perfect spot to enjoy concerts, performances, and gather with neighbors and friends.” (Wolf Ranch Website) Gateway Park at Wolf Ranch also provides a FREE WI-FI Hot Spot for public use. Search All Homes for Sale in the
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