Cost-effective Designs and Building Techniques: Manufactured homes are priced between 35 and 50 percent below new site-built homes. Plus, studies show them to retain or appreciate in value.
Built for Quality: Precise processes and meticulous inspection oversee all aspects of building a manufactured home. All craftsmen, technicians and assemblers work as a team under factory-controlled conditions and are specialized in their tasks.
Safety: Manufactured homes exceed local building codes in most areas including fire prevention and detection, and environmental loads like snow, heat, wind, and earthquake motion.
Amenities: A wide variety of options and features are available in today’s manufactured homes. They can include choices in exteriors such as colors and sidings and interior finishing like cabinets, flooring, and window coverings. Luxury items from fireplaces, jetted tubs, entertainment systems and smartphone remote control technology are available.
Energy Efficiency: Today’s manufactured homes are superior in energy efficiency to many site-built homes. The insulation and ventilation code regulations are industry-leading and the mechanical systems like furnaces, hot water tanks, and plumbing fixtures are rated high-performance. Many manufactured homes come complete with EnergyStar appliances.
Taxes: Michigan requires no annual real estate tax for factory-built homes. In lieu of annual taxes, Michigan levys a one-time sales tax at the time of your manufactured home purchase. Site-built garages and decks are subject to local real estate taxes.
Warranty: Because of the stringent federal and state regulations, manufactured homes are built to last. Alta Vista's manufacturers provide excellent warranty packages.
