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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1982

Page

9

Manufactured Homes Reach Parity With Site-Built Housing

In a housing industry discussion, manufactured homes now comprise nearly a third of single family sales. The average double-wide costs 326,800 in 1981 including setup, vs an 86,000 site-built home. Prices for site-built homes have more than doubled since 1974 while incomes rose about 50 percent, prompting advocates to push for factory-made homes to meet broader markets and reduce zoning barriers.

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Manufactured housing evolves into modern, versatile homes

The industry has matured from mobile trailers to large, permanent, factory built homes. Single sections measure 12 to 14 feet wide and up to 80 feet long, while multi section designs exceed 2100 square feet. Interiors offer durable finishes, wide panel options, and kitchens with modern appliances.

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Its Your Castle The Mobile Home Labeling Issue

A Kansas newspaper column questions why mobile homes are repeatedly called mobile homes in fire and obituary reports and urges readers to regard a home as theirs. The piece notes tornado safety tips and urges readers to view any home as a castle, referencing continuing coverage.

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