Comparing mobile/manufactured homes, site-built homes on real estate, condominiums and apartments, can be confusing! We’re here to help by putting all the information in one place for easy comparisons.
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A new factory-built home costs about $45-60 per square foot. |
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A new traditional home built on-site costs about $90-$100 per square foot (excluding land) |
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New condos cost $90-$100 per square foot (excluding land) |
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Annual taxes on a new 2200 square foot manufactured homes in Iowa are $440 |
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Annual taxes in 2017 on $130,000 house in central Iowa $2751 |
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Annual taxes in 2017 on $100,000 condo in central Iowa $2171 |
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Included in rent. |
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Most people are surprised to learn that today’s manufactured homes are built with the same building materials as site-built homes. |
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| Privacy | +
You’re not living wall-to-wall in your own manufactured home. |
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You’ve got at least one shared wall with your neighbor. |
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You’ve got at least one shared wall with your neighbor. |
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All Brenton Communities have emergency storm shelters or designated safe places. |
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You probably have a basement – although some do flood. |
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Does your condo or complex have a safe place to go in a storm? |
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Does your apartment have a safe place to go in a storm? |
| Garage | +
Most home sites in are large enough for an optional garage. |
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Unless it’s an old home, you’ve probably got a place for your car. |
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Let’s assume condos have garages. |
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Be ready to scrape your car after a snow storm. |
| Planned community | +
All residents agree to abide by common guidelines for living. |
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Unless you’ve got a homeowner’s association, you’re on your own. |
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Unless you’ve got a homeowner’s association, you’re on your own. |
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All residents agree to abide by rules of the complex. |
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All residents in Brenton Communities undergo a criminal background, sex offender and credit check before moving in. |
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Do you really know who your neighbor is? |
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Do you really know who your neighbor is? |
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Let’s assume experienced apartment managers screen their tenants. |
| Build Up Equity | +
You own your home. |
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You own your home. |
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You own your space. |
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You’ll never get back one penny you pay in rent. |
It’s clear to see that a mobile/manufactured home from Brenton Communities wins in every category over other types of housing.
Come and see for yourself why so many people choose the manufactured housing lifestyle – attractive, affordable homes in beautiful, safe and quiet neighborhoods.
Call us today at one of our many locations, to schedule a time to see the home you’ve always wanted, with all the features you thought you couldn’t afford. Financing is available for those who qualify!