Find the Manufactured Home Community That’s Best For You

Find the Manufactured Home Community That’s Best For You

With thousands of manufactured home communities operating across the country, it can be a daunting challenge identifying the few in your preferred region that might best suit your needs. After all, no two communities are alike and who has time to visit even more than a handful that might prove ideal?

Fortunately, you can simplify that process by identifying a few top priorities, such as the items below. There is no doubt it is worth the effort, as the answers could well determine where you live next.

Location, Location, Location: A no-brainer, to be sure, but still worth mentioning here. Is the manufactured home community of your dreams near the ocean or in the foothills, in the heart of the city or the heart of the country? The other factor to keep in mind regarding location is proximity to family, if you prize that.

School’s In Session: If you have children, school quality is an important factor to consider.
It pays to check with a real estate agent or local government to find out which schools are in the area and how they rate. Generally, the higher the rating is, the better. Also, look into after-school enrichment programs for your students.

Shop Right: By and large, manufactured homes come with less storage space than their traditional counterparts, which might well make it harder to keep up with everyday essentials such as food and toiletries. For all practical matters, proximity to grocery stores in your favored price range should definitely influence where you decided to make your home.

Traffic Patterns: Whether you’re moving across the street or to the other side of the country, knowing how busy major roadways are in and out of an area that can help you decide whether a community is right for you. It’s important to strike a good balance between convenience and minimal traffic so that you don’t spend more time on the road than necessary.

This Is the City: No community is an island, so make sure to research the city you’re considering and its surroundings. Find residents’ online reviews to get a better feel for what living there is truly like. Knowledge of past issues concerning crime and possible hazardous sites near the manufactured home community will let you know what risks might be involved.

Lowdown on Utilities: When considering a potential community, it’s important to educate yourself as much as possible with the state of its utility services. This includes finding out what the water pressure is like, is Wi-Fi available, how often the garbage gets picked up and what’s the average monthly electricity bill like. Getting this information beforehand will ease your transition into the new community.

Nights and Weekends: An area’s social life is another important factor in determining which manufactured home community is best for you. Find out what other cultural and recreational activities are available. Access to nearby shopping, restaurants and even sporting events can make life that much more enjoyable.

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At Harmony Communities, we feel strongly that each resident has a sense of home. That they come home from work and feel pride in their environment and in their place in the greater community. That families are comfortable raising children in our neighborhoods, and that couples and singles know that they belong to something bigger than their four walls. In other words, we seek to create harmony within each community, making our communities not just passable, but peaceful, safe, functional, and beautiful.