The best in the NY, NJ, PA tristate area?

[New Guest/Old Lurker]

Who is the best builder in the NY, NJ, PA trisate area for manufactured homes. I know from state to state they can differ even if it is the same company. Like say a Champion home factory in the NY area might be good where as one in Texas it might not be so good. At least that is what I hear around here sometimes about the different factories that produce the homes.

Also anyone got any ideas about manufactured home communities in any of these states. My job is transferring me to one of the NY branches and from what I have learned about the rent I think buying manufactured home and commuting from PA, NJ or upsate NY would be much better. I have no interest in renting a manufactured home. I want to move into something new.

Thank you in advance for your help.

NG/OL

[New Guest/Old Lurker]

I forgot to mention I can afford around $135,000 and am looking for a double or triplewide. I need space.

[trmimo]

Try Pinegrove or New Era. Both are excellent homes.

[New Guest/Old Lurker]

Thanks

I heard there is going to be a manufactured home expo in PA in April. I plan on going.

[David Oxhandler]

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David Oxhandler

I just found that site yesterday the top 25 while I was surfing. Thanks though it has been very helpful!

[Suzanne Cavalcante]

Where will the manufactured home expo be held?

[New Guest/Old Lurker]

Heres the info

HomExpo '05
March 30-31, 2005 - Industry Days
April 1-3, 2005 - Public Days
GIANT Center, Hershey

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association. The premier northeastern factory built housing show.
Over 70 manufactured and modular homes set-up, furnished and landscaped for you to visit during the show.

The show opens on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA. March 30th and 31st are devoted to industry professionals where they can tour the homes and visit with industry suppliers. A great opportunity for everyone in the industry to find out what is "hot".

April 1-3 the show opens to the buying public so they can tour the homes and shop, compare and buy their dream home.

[Eugene]

There are several great communities in the north eastern part of PA. The above advise about Pine Grove and New Era was right on. Also, Ritz Craft, Champion from PA (not NY), Marlette and Colony.
Do yourself one big favor, buy from a dealer in the state you are siting the home and buy a home built in the same state as well.

[New Guest/Old Lurker]

Thanks for the tip! Makes sense I suppose to buy where your going to place it.