Looking for modular in Finger Lakes area, NY
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:51 pm
Hi, I have a lot of questions!
My husband and I have been looking at stick-built homes all summer and have come to the conclusion that we think we'd be happier with a new modular. There are 3 floor plans we like, but we are unsure about the dealer in our area - AGL Homes (Affordable Great Locations). Their BBB listing is satisfactory, but it says that the state sued them successfully and fined them for inproper setup.
Is there someone else we could go with, or should we just assume they've learned the error of their ways?
The first plan we are considering is by Sun Building Systems. It's called The Beech and has 3 bd/2ba. Are they a good company - does anyone know anything about this manufacturer?
The second plan we found on AGL's website - they just list it as "Ranch Modular 924" under their name.
The third plan is a Fleetwood Manufactured Home, The Beacon Hill 3704B. This is our favorite of all the 3, but we really want a modular. We are going to ask the AGL rep if we could get this in a modular. If we can - how does this work - does Fleetwood still make the house? I've read some not so good things about Fleetwood. Should we steer clear of this one all together?
We plan on getting a land/house package and putting our house on a full finished basement.
Thank you for whatever advice you can give me. I am nervous about the idea of buying a modular but excited at the same time. We rent a house that was built in the 1870s so you can imagine that I am sick of living in an old creaky home. I can't wait to get into something new!
Holly
My husband and I have been looking at stick-built homes all summer and have come to the conclusion that we think we'd be happier with a new modular. There are 3 floor plans we like, but we are unsure about the dealer in our area - AGL Homes (Affordable Great Locations). Their BBB listing is satisfactory, but it says that the state sued them successfully and fined them for inproper setup.
Is there someone else we could go with, or should we just assume they've learned the error of their ways?
The first plan we are considering is by Sun Building Systems. It's called The Beech and has 3 bd/2ba. Are they a good company - does anyone know anything about this manufacturer?
The second plan we found on AGL's website - they just list it as "Ranch Modular 924" under their name.
The third plan is a Fleetwood Manufactured Home, The Beacon Hill 3704B. This is our favorite of all the 3, but we really want a modular. We are going to ask the AGL rep if we could get this in a modular. If we can - how does this work - does Fleetwood still make the house? I've read some not so good things about Fleetwood. Should we steer clear of this one all together?
We plan on getting a land/house package and putting our house on a full finished basement.
Thank you for whatever advice you can give me. I am nervous about the idea of buying a modular but excited at the same time. We rent a house that was built in the 1870s so you can imagine that I am sick of living in an old creaky home. I can't wait to get into something new!
Holly