Buyer Education

How manufactured homes are built, sited, and bought in California — the decisions that matter before you sign anything.

Buyer Education

Buying a manufactured home in California: what gets complex, and how we help

A home purchase touches land, financing, permits, and paperwork, so it can feel like a lot.

4 min ChecklistAugust 12, 2026

Buyer Education

Manufactured Home ADUs in California: A Central Valley Guide

A factory-built manufactured or modular home can serve as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in California.

6 min ChecklistAugust 11, 2026

Buyer Education

Do manufactured homes appreciate? Understanding resale value

Yes, manufactured homes can appreciate.

1 minAugust 7, 2026

Buyer Education

Manufactured, modular, or site-built: what is the actual difference?

The terms get used interchangeably, and they shouldn't be.

2 minAugust 5, 2026

Buyer Education

Manufactured home warranties: what is covered and for how long

A new manufactured home typically comes with at least a one-year manufacturer warranty on materials and workmanship, plus separate appliance warranties.

1 minAugust 4, 2026

Buyer Education

Does your land qualify? Siting a home in the Central Valley

Before you choose a floor plan, your parcel has to be able to receive it.

2 minJuly 27, 2026

Buyer Education

Manufactured home foundations: pier-and-tie-down vs permanent

Manufactured homes sit on one of two foundation types: a pier-and-tie-down system or a permanent foundation.

2 minJuly 22, 2026

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Energy efficiency in manufactured homes: surviving Valley summers

Modern manufactured homes can be genuinely energy efficient.

1 minJuly 20, 2026

Buyer Education

Single-wide vs double-wide vs triple-wide: sections explained

Single, double, and triple-wide describe how many sections a manufactured home is built and shipped in.

1 minJuly 19, 2026

Buyer Education

Can a manufactured home be an ADU in California?

Yes.

1 minJuly 18, 2026