Best Brand

[astrawn]

What are some of the best brands of Mobile Homes out there? I've found a 1994 Southridge, but I know nothing about the quality.

[admin]

Your question is much like asking which is better Ford or Chevy? It really depends on what you are looking for. Different brands of homes are built for different segments of the home buying public. For example are you looking for a home where you will raise a family or a retirement nest?

John Grissim recently finished the first ever consumer ratings guide to each and every manufactured home builder in the country.

The Grissim Ratings Guide to Manufactured Homes  provides at-a-glance listings with key information home shoppers need to make an informed decision.  All 79 U.S. builders are fully evaluated. More than three hundred  brands and series described. 

Each manufactured housing builder's listing includes the following:

Company background/history
States where sold
Principal market niche/target customer
Retail price range before tax (price includes transportation & set-up)
The brands they compete against
Construction rating on a 1-to-10 scale (with 10 being the highest quality)
Brands/series produced
Description of a popular model
What distinguishes brand from its competition
Number of dealerships (company owned and independents)
Availability of in-house financing and in-house insurance
Warranty structure and length
...and more.
This book makes it easy to be an informed and empowered home buyer.  You can find  The Grissim Ratings Guide to Manufactured Homes  in The Manufactured Housing Book Store.

[JDeborahCoss]

My best sellers are Fleetwood, Champion (who makes Silvercrest homes) and Palm Harbor. I personally love the Palm Harbor model that has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a bonus room called "The Retreat." What a fantastic home. Good luck.
Deborah Coss

[Gary Donner]

Deb, Can you tell me what model it is on the Palm Harbor with the retreat? Thank you.