The Foundation Puzzle Regarding Manufactured Homes How do you determine if a manufactured home has a Permanent Foundation? Since HUD does not have a blanket foundation approval policy and different manufacturers have different designs, foundation determination can be open for interpretation.   To protect the lender and provide FHA/HUD with compliance continuity, a certification by a civil or structural engineer specifying that the foundation meets HUD Permanent Foundation Guide For Manufactured Homes, September 1996 is required on all FHA-insured loans.    MH-Processing has a qualified network of engineers and foundation repair experts. The photo above is an example of one type of approved foundation component called the "TUFF ONE" which is manufactured by ABESCO located in Sacramento... 07/17/2015

What do you know about Modular Homes Today?     This is a repost by Ginny Gorman who has shared some great information about the Factory Built Housing Industry.     BY GINNY GORMAN Real Estate Agent with Phillips Post Road Realty ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate EMAIL  SHORT URL    Share: July 20, 2011 05:52 AM What do you know about Modular Homes Today?  Modular home manufacturers have changed how they construct, design and appeal to home buyers in a tough new construction market especially in RI.  I have seen some very attractive designs put up as well as some that just look like boxes added here and there to the house to increase living space requirements.At Eldred Farm in Kingston RI, a RI builder, Paul Schurman, is stepping it up a notch with a mini eight home development... 06/21/2014

  Nationwide Engineer's Certification For HUD Manufactured Homes   One of the most commonly requested documents by Real Estate Professionals, loan officers, processors and underwriters is a site-specific certification report (aka Engineer's Certification) by a Professional Engineer certifying that a manufactured home's foundation meets the requirements set forth in HUD's Permanent Foundations Guide For Manufactured Housing, dated September 1996.   Site specific means that the home is uniquely identified in the report by address, type of foundation and HUD label numbers. Along with the foundation, the certification usually includes language specifying that the home is in its original location and has not been moved other than from factory or dealer's lot and that none of the modificatio... 01/16/2014

Personal vineyard!  This is a one of a kind home overlooking the Lawrence Welk community. Be your own winemaker as this home above the Lawrence Welk community features its own personal vineyard with 167 wine grapes and 50 table grapes. You can also have your choice of fruits with over 200 varieties such as oranges, apples, peaches, pomegranites,cherries, figs, pears, all organic and ready for you to enjoy. Located at 28585 Lawrence Welk Court, Escondido CA 92026. Schools include Bonsall Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School, and Fallbrook High School. The heated pool and built-in barbecue of this home overlooking Lawrence Welk are also a great way to entertain while taking in the magnificient views of the Lawrence Welk Country Club. The gourmet kitchen of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath lux... 03/21/2011

This is a one of a kind home overlooking the Lawrence Welk community. Be your own winemaker as this home above the Lawrence Welk community features its own personal vineyard with 167 wine grapes and 50 table grapes. You can also have your choice of fruits with over 200 varieties such as oranges, apples, peaches, pomegranites,cherries, figs, pears, all organic and ready for you to enjoy. Located at 28585 Lawrence Welk Court, Escondido CA 92026. Schools include Bonsall Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School, and Fallbrook High School. The heated pool and built-in barbecue of this home overlooking Lawrence Welk are also a great way to entertain while taking in the magnificient views of the Lawrence Welk Country Club. The gourmet kitchen of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath luxury home has all Vik... 03/17/2011