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How to Find a Great Champion Home Near You 

How to get that stunning home off of Instagram and on your land.  

We’ve all been there before: checking out our Instagram page and seeing a thumbnail that stops you in your tracks. It’s a beautiful Champion home, and it’s got everything you could ask for: the right number of bedrooms, the right floor plan, the perfect kitchen. You’ve got to have this home, so you comment asking if it’s available in your area.  

Describe the Coastal Classic in ONE word! 🏖️ We ❤️❤️ the features inside the GS-20127! Make your favorite dishes inside the NE-610 kitchen! 1,512 sq. ft. 3 Beds, 2 Baths The Laurel II interior is modern and bright! 😍 1,500 sq. ft. 3 Beds, 2 Baths The Ridge has the CLASSIEST living room! 🙌❤️ Go ahead, invite the whole gang over. With the Chipper, anything is possible. The Buckhorn FH68 primary bedroom is 😍😍😍 This manufactured home is HUGE! With over 2,305 square feet, four beds, and two baths this model has amazing features!! What’s your favorite thing about the CSD3276J? Just minutes from historic downtown DeLand, you’ll find Garber Communities’ A Better Place. This all-ages community has recently undergone a major expansion and there’s a wide selection of brand-new homes available now! Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Q4ZotN.

Interestingly enough, the question we get asked most after “What’s the price of a manufactured home?” is “How do I get this home in my area?” The manufactured housing industry is very much geographically tailored, and this applies to site-built homes as well. Think about it:  

  • You’re more likely to see a brownstone home in New York City than Los Angeles 
  • You’re more likely to see a farmhouse or cottage in the countryside than the city 
  • You’re more likely to see Spanish or Mediterranean style homes along the Southwest coast 

This is because certain building requirements exist in particular areas depending on that area’s climate, proximity to bodies of water, population density and more. This equally applies to factory-built housing. Décor tases vary by region and our manufacturing facilities build and design to meet their regional demand. Whether you’re looking into manufactured or modular home options, knowing what’s built in facilities near you is the best way to get a home that fits your needs on your land. To do that, you can visit our website and perform a “Find a Home” search. 

NOTE: Need to know the difference between manufactured & modular homes in your shopping? Click here! 

The Buckhorn FH68 is built in our York, NE facility and available to surrounding areas. 

While you might feel bummed to find the specific model you were interested in on Facebook isn’t available in your area, chances are there are tons of similar homes that ARE. Since Champion is one of America’s largest manufactured homebuilders, we’ve got amazing options across the country. That means if you liked that gorgeous 3 bed/2 bath home on Instagram, there’s an equally gorgeous 3 bed/2 bath being built and delivered to your region.  

The Cypress Manor 5644a is built in our Lake City, FL facility and available to surrounding areas. 

Where Do I Go to Find That Home? 

If you see a home that is giving you the warm & fuzzies inside but isn’t available near you? Be sure to talk to an independent local retailer who can direct you to similar models that will leave you feeling just as satisfied. 

And there you have it! Now the next time you see a Champion Home that makes your heart skip a beat, you’ll know what to do next!  

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Not Your Trailer Home Anymore: Meet the New Prefab Homes of Today 

If you hear “manufactured” and automatically think of a trailer from the 70s, read this blog to see what you’ve been missing from this updated industry! 

When some people think about the types of homes we build here at Champion Homes, they might envision old, bent-out trailers and want to avoid that like the plague. What those folks might be surprised to learn is how far manufactured housing has come! It’s quite an exciting path, actually.

Check out these vintage photos of our models dating back to the 60s and 70s!

How We Got to Where We Are: 

  • According to Construction Physics, in the 1910s and 1920s, car adoption was rapidly increasing. By 1925, cars in the U.S. had increased from 500,000 to 17.5 million cars in 15 years. 
  • Mobile homes as we know them today came about in 1926 with automobile-pulled trailers or “Trailer Coaches.” 
  • Trailer Coaches transitioned into mobile homes after a surge in interest during World War II. 
  • In 1976, a significant regulatory shift happened when the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development worked with the industry to enact the first manufactured housing construction code.  This code really put manufactured housing on the map.   It established the consistent construction parameters needed to improve overall quality and safety standards and did it at a federal level that works for all states.   
  • Things were further refined and improved throughout the 80’s and 90’s with more advanced developments around structural load paths, installation procedures and much more.  The codes continue to be advanced and improved even today through a robust collaboration process that occurs between federal agencies and industry experts using the latest in construction engineering and technology.  This ensures that manufactured homes will always be built for value, performance, and great looks. 
The Paris is a stunning modern home built in our Dresden, TN manufacturing facility.

What the “Big Change” Means for You: 

After the industry shift in 1976, companies such as Champion Homes went on a mission to transform our collective perception of manufactured housing by consistently building quality homes that are affordable, attainable and durable. The result is a manufactured housing industry that looks completely different from what you were seeing in the 20s through the 70s.  

The Aspire is built in our Sangerfield, NY manufacturing facility and is quite the looker!

Key Feature Updates and Changes 

So, what are some of the main differences between the mobile homes of before 1976 and manufactured homes built to more current codes? Thanks to the implementation of the HUD code, you can expect to see changes such as: 

  • Manufactured homes are wind-resistant. They are built to withstand similar forces as site-built homes and are as safe as site-built homes during a storm-even on the beaches. 
  • Manufactured homes are structurally sound. The federal HUD code established structural parameters for snow loads throughout the country.  This allows for the proper use of materials and assemblies to ensure a manufactured home can properly transfer heavy loads to foundations-even in the mountains. 
  • Manufactured homes provide for fire safety.  The manufactured homes of today are built with flame spread-resistant materials, smoke/carbon monoxide protection and, in some cases, fire sprinkler protection. 
  • Manufactured homes are more energy efficient.  Modern Federal codes have established provisions to ensure good thermal envelope efficiency and optimal use of heat and cooling equipment.  This keeps your operation costs low and your comfort level high. 
  • Manufactured homes are more material efficient.  Well thought out construction practices within the manufacturing environment ensure that material usage is optimized by recycling and reducing waste wherever possible. This keeps the materials in your home rather than in the landfill. 
  • Manufactured homes go through a detailed plan review and construction approval process.   Federal codes require that all homes designs be reviewed and approved by engineers before construction begins.  Federal and state inspectors then oversee all factory construction and site installation processes.  These procedures ensure that your home meets the safety and quality standards you expect.  

Under current HUD codes, manufactured homes can be installed on a variety of foundation types. From the efficiency offered with traditional manufactured home foundations to the anchored feeling of a permanent foundation just like a site-built home, Champion has a foundation system that works for you. Check out the building process in this video…it’s pretty cool! 

The Innovation 3266F kitchen…WOW!!

Ready to step into the new and become a homeowner of a fabulous manufactured home? Talk to a local retailer today to find models near you!  

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Designing a Kitchen That Screams YOU!

When it comes to the heart of the home, here’s how to nail it on the décor! 

Each part of a home serves a purpose of its own. The bedrooms are where you lay your head after an eventful day to get some rest for the days ahead. The family room is pretty self-explanatory; and does its job well when it comes to providing space for quality family time. Then there’s the kitchen. It’s been called the “heart” of the home for as long as we can remember, and for good reason! The kitchen is where nourishing meals are prepared, bonds are strengthened over breaking bread, last minute the-bus-comes-in-5-minutes waffles are devoured and so much more.  

That’s why the interior design of the kitchen is so important to so many existing and prospective homeowners alike. If you’re trying to figure out how to infuse a bit of yourself in your kitchen design, keep reading!  

The dark tones in the Odyssey Kitchen perfectly complement the cool-toned appliances. 

START WITH…

You’ll want to begin perfecting your kitchen design by taking the whole home into account. Think about how each room in the home is connected to the others. We’ve spoken in other blogs about the “flow” of a home, and that flow should definitely be considered when you want to design a kitchen that won’t stick out like a sore thumb, but still has a vibe of its own.  

Will the kitchen be traditional like the rest of the home with unique pops of color to stand out? 

Will the kitchen take on a nautical feel like your bathroom? 

Will the kitchen employ neutrals like the bedroom, but feature some brass details to emphasize the appliances? 

These are all the types of questions you want to start asking yourself when thinking of designing your kitchen.  

Carved arches and an expansive island in the Cypress Manor 5644A Kitchen make it a truly standout part of this home.

THEN YOU… 

Mix a little bit of reality with your dreams. You want to think about the layout of the kitchen and surrounding space, but you also want to think about key elements you’ve just GOTTA HAVE.  

Maybe the kitchen is separate from other rooms in the house, and you must take that into account with the big monstera plants you want in the room. Or maybe it’s an open flow layout where the kitchen naturally leads to the family room or living room, and you’ve got to think about where you’ll be aesthetically placing things. 

Maybe you want to make the backsplash the focal point of the room. If it’s an open plan home, you’ll want to make sure the design doesn’t clash with the surrounding rooms/spaces.  

Do you NEED to have a farmhouse sink? Do you really want your cabinets to be white? Really think about your feature priorities and try to balance those with the space and layout you’re working with. 

Image of the inside of our Laurel II model. The kitchen has blue accenting.
The blue tones in the Laurel II Kitchen will have you thinking about the usage of color! 

FINALLY, YOU WANT TO… 

Get to business! A local retailer can help you by presenting your best options. When you purchase a Champion® home, your local retailer will be able to take your kitchen needs and make suggestions on the best models to suit those needs.  

Ready to find the kitchen of your dreams? Get in touch with a retailer near you today!

Champion Homes Featured Homes

Titan Extreme 3260H [The Cypress] 

This model built in Texas is a great one to watch!

If you love a good Texas home with farmhouse details and accent walls, you will love the Titan Extreme 3260H, also known as The Cypress. There are many things to love about this home; from when you first walk in and see the defined foyer, tray ceilings, and a beautiful orange accent that you find scattered all throughout the home.  

The living room of the Cypress! We just LOVE that accent color! Keep reading to learn more about this model.

Some Key Facts about The Cypress  

  1. It was produced in our Athens, Texas facility which is southeast of Dallas, TX.  
  1. It’s sold through Titan Factory Direct so you are able to see these manufactured homes for sale near you if you are in the Texas area.  
  1. The home is three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and is 1,808 square feet. It’s a multi-section and built to the HUD code, making it a manufactured home. 

More to Love About this Home 

The floor plan is very open creating a great flow of space. In the living room, there are three large windows with transoms above, allowing light to fill the home. This space also has a beautiful white shiplap wall for another accent piece. Moving into the heart of the home, you will find a white farmhouse kitchen. There are modern stainless-steel handles to match the appliances, a black tile backsplash to match the black island, and a range hood over the stove to bring this luxury kitchen together. 

The primary suite is full of amazing design details and space. The bedroom has the orange accent wall with exposed beam for a décor detail. The bathroom features dual vanities, built-in storage components, and the shower has mosaic tile with a rain fall shower head. Wow! 

The Cypress features a second full bathroom with a transom window, overhead cabinet above the lavatory, and a tub shower. The utility room has an optional laundry tub sink, more cabinet space, and a rod between cabinets to hang up clothes as you go.  

The laundry room in the Cypress!

This Texas home should be on your dream home checklist. Check out to see if this home is in your area and get connected with Titan Factory Direct for options, land, and pricing! For more model information click here. 

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The Ultimate Manufactured Homebuying Checklist 

Keep this checklist handy for reference during your homebuying process! 

So, you’re ready to buy a manufactured home. First things first: congratulations! Celebrations are in order for such a monumental decision and time in your life. But celebrations can soon turn into stress when all the things to do and consider come into play! Have no fear, Champion® Homes is here, and we’ve rounded up the ultimate checklist to keep handy when you’re purchasing a manufactured home.  

When you’ve just decided to buy a factory-built home, the first thing you want to do is decide what kind of factory-built home you’ll be shopping for. The differences between manufactured homes, modular homes and even park models may enlighten your decision. If you choose a manufactured home, you’re choosing a home that is built to the HUD code for manufactured housing, and is manufactured indoors and delivered to your build site. This checklist is specifically for purchasing a manufactured home. If that sounds like your boat, keep reading!

Click here to read more about the differences between manufactured and modular homes!

The Laurel II kitchen just oozes new home appeal!

Consideration Station

The One-Stop Shop for What You’ll Need to Remember for Purchasing Your Manufactured Home

  • Look into which independent retailer will be best for you when it comes to purchasing the best model for you. 
  • Decide whether you’ll be living in a manufactured home community or if you’ll be placing a home on your own private land. This will help you consider details such as property taxes, and local zoning regulations. Need land? A local retailer can help with that!  
  • Consider your budget, since this will help guide many of the decisions you’ll be making. 
  • Found the model that’s calling your name? Consider the specs that matter to you: single section or multi-section? Number of beds and baths?  

Buying a manufactured home is a great option if you’re looking for quality blended with affordability.
  • Think about your utilities: figure out who the providers are for each utility service and think about your rough out-of-pocket cost for each. 
  • Arrange the down payment and financing. Work with a retailer who can assist in making this process smooth.  
  • Get things ready as your home is being built! Furnishing and infusing your new home with your personal home décor style will give you the personable flair you need.  

When it comes to buying a manufactured home, whether you’re a first-time home buyer or getting your third castle, don’t overthink it. At Champion, we’ve done most of the hard work for you, to make buying your dream home easier than ever before. Ready to start your home buying process? Talk to an independent retailer today!  

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Where Do I Buy A Manufactured Home?

The 411 on Where to Find the Home for You

There are many reasons to be interested in a manufactured home: attainability, affordability and personalization are just the beginning. But in addition to these 3 factors, the process of buying a manufactured home differs from that of a site-built home. This blog will explain the “where” of that process. Keep reading if you want to find that factory-built oasis for you! 

Scenario:  

Fatigued from an exhausting housing market and frightening prices, you’ve decided to take a more sustainable approach and go the factory-built route. Good for you! But therein lies the dilemma: where the heck do you look for and find a manufactured home? Well first, you’ll want to think about where the home will be placed.

Manufactured housing is an attainable, affordable and attractive housing option

Let us explain: Manufactured homes are built in a factory and then transported in one or more sections to be placed on either a plot of land or manufactured home community. So where to get your home will largely depend on where you’re placing it. 

Moving on, once you’ve decided where your home will be placed, now it’s time to reach out to Champion® Homes! Our models are sold through a network of independent retailers. Retailers not only sell our homes, but are also great destinations for any of the questions you might have about the process, such as: 

  • How much will the home cost? 
  • Does this specific model ship to my area? 
  • Should I get a manufactured home or a modular home? 
  • How long will this process take? 

And more! 

Our retailers are trained to cater their home recommendations to your lifestyle and needs.  

So, there you have it! Long story short? Find a factory-built home near and for YOU, head to our site to find a retailer today!

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Choosing The Right Manufactured Home Floor Plan

The Layout Decisions That Make a Difference

Ah, yes. The floor plan. Not only is it key to the way you’ll be navigating your home, it also heavily influences other details such as design and routine. The floor plan is very important, so choosing the right one for you and your lifestyle will make all the difference. Sounds like it could be a lot of pressure, but thanks to Champion® Homes, it doesn’t have to be! Here’s how to choose the best floor plan for you.  

First Things First 

Think about the details that will determine the general format of your home. These details include: 

  • Whether your home will be single-section or multi-section 
  • Who will be living in the home 
  • Number of beds & baths 
Do you spend most of your time cooking in the kitchen? Consider that when choosing a floor plan! 

Second Things Second 

Consider your lifestyle! Are you the ultimate home chef? Do you need alone time, such as reading time, to function? Do you work from home full-time? These are all things to consider when going into the process of choosing your floor plan. Through answering these questions, you might discover you’d like a home with a sizable kitchen island and pantry area, a den, an office nook and more!  

Other things that can determine your lifestyle: 

  • If you love entertaining guests – open flow from kitchen to living room might work best! 
  • If you have or plan on having a large family – consider how many bedrooms and who sleeps where! 
  • If you love the great outdoors – consider a patio or outside porch option!  
A living room that openly flows into the kitchen is great for entertaining guests

The Grand Finale 

Okay, so you’ve thought about general format needs, and you’ve considered your lifestyle, what now? Well, now comes the fun part: looking at plans! Are we the only ones that get suuuper excited at the thought of looking at floor plans? It’s basically a justification to daydream about the life you want to live, and how! You’ve likely heard floor plans referred to as “the map of the home,” and it’s true! Floor plans really do a great job of showing you the natural “flow” of the home.  

Get into the details and remember, it’s perfectly fine to have an idea of what you want in mind while also being flexible. Things like “How much space do I need for entertaining?” or “How close should the bathroom be to the kids’ bedrooms?” will make a difference in your choice.  

Details of a home that might reflect your lifestyle preferences: 

  • Split bedrooms (where the master is on the opposite side of the home as the kids’ rooms) 
  • Half baths 
  • Large utility / mud rooms 
  • Extra living space (2 living rooms, living room + family room, etc.) 

Take a look at some floor plans and mark down which ones you really like. Eventually, you’ll find your pick! 

Floor plan for the Beckley, built in our Topeka, IN plant!

Choosing the floor plan for you isn’t too much pressure when you remember that all you really need to do, ultimately, is trust yourself. Go with what feels right. And when you’ve done that and are ready to turn that perfect floor plan into that perfect home? Don’t worry, we can help with that too.