Horton Homes

[Jeff]

I'm also considering buying a manufactured home and have shopped around. I've looked at all sorts of brands and have narrowed the search down considerably. However, being new to manufactured homes, I was hoping for a little advice from someone out there who's more knowledgeable on the subject. Does anyone know if a Horton manufactured home is worthwhile?

I'm told by the dealership that they are manufactured 16" oc throughout, as opposed to 24" oc like many other homes. The floorplans look nice enough and the warranties seem reassuring as well. Any information provided would be greatly appreciated.

[rmurray]

Depends on the model you are looking at...Horton..as most plants build more than 1 spec...Some are on 24's

Horton is standard with NovoDeck floor...Consider the osb upgrade..

Horton options are pretty high...be sure you get quotes the way you want the home..then compare...They are in the great middle range and there are many out there with far more standard features...

Good luck

[Peggy]

We know about Homestead, Cavalier, Buccaneer, and Belmont, but can you name some others in the middle range that have standard features that are options with other lines?

[rmurray]

There are many lines of homes in all markets...The issue that is important is that you should decide what is important to you...

First you need to evaluate your space needs...decide on the basic construction you desire...think about features that are worth financing for 30 years...Especially features that are hard to retro fit in the future...Example..quality of the cabinets..

Then we all have a pocketbook....You as all of us will have to make desisions about the above with a pocket book in mind...If you want the biggest, best construction and most features...well the middle price range is not for you...

Sometimes a book like Randy's first book can be handy...It is not a Bible...but can give you good info on most items that need attention and decisions....I have never seen his books...but have sold some who have it...I would expect that he has a check list included to make you consider each feature and item separately...
If not..You can make one easily enough...list items and decide...Must have, would like to have..do not care...Then shop homes in your area...Do not waver on the must have items...get as many would like to haves you can afford...try not to pay for any of the do not care items...

Big job...yes...but this purchase is different than any others..Good Luck