It used to be that most people assumed that those living in mobile homes did so because they were unable to afford a “real” home. Mobile homes were often built more as temporary housing than something that would be suitable long-term. Not only has the quality of mobile homes improved considerably in recent years, but the stigmatism that went along with them has nearly evaporated. So what’s changed, you might ask? Plenty!
First of all, the construction that goes into today’s mobile homes is as high-quality as many standard wood-built homes. In fact, in many ways, they are even better. For one thing, mobile homes are usually built in a covered, enclosed area and the wood used does not sit out in the elements like happens with new construction on-site. That means that the wood used in constructing mobile homes is fully protected.
Another way that mobile homes have changed is they have followed suit with the same trends found in standard construction. In the past, you were lucky to find one with more than two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a small kitchen. Today’s mobile homes usually have a master suite with a bathroom, as well as two additional bedrooms and another bathroom, plus features you’d never expect to find, such as wood floors, high-quality countertops, kitchen islands, jetted tubs, and more.
If you are looking for a beautiful and spacious home and want a more cost-effective option than building a stick home, then mobile homes are worth taking a look at. They are full of luxuries that you might not expect and don’t even look much like mobile homes anymore!
