This webinar walks homebuyers through the full journey of buying a factory-built home - from the first search to getting the keys.
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You’ll hear diverse perspectives from experts in homebuilding, lending, policy, and nonprofit housing services who are working to expand access to high-quality, energy-efficient factory-built homes.
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A recent issue brief from The Pew Charitable Trusts highlights a concerning trend: 1 in 5 MH home borrowers rely on risky contract financing.
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A recent Urban Institute report on climate-resilient factory-built housing highlights the unique benefits and challenges of these homes and advocates for its inclusion in affordable housing solutions focused on sustainability and resilience.
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This webinar covers the advancements in factory building, dispels common myths, and factory-built housing solutions to address shortages.
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In our webinar “Housing + Community Development with Factory-Built Homes,” Next Step and Habitat for Humanity La Crosse delve into the evolving landscape of factory-built homes and their potential to address current housing challenges.
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This guide provides zoning recommendations for leveraging factory-built housing to address housing shortages.
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Manufactured homes are durable, customizable, and, most importantly, budget-friendly.
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This resource explains five ways homebuyers can finance the purchase of a new manufactured home using conventional mortgage loans.
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This study, the third and final in this series, features case studies of five organizations from the for-profit, nonprofit and public sectors that are leading efforts to expand the use of manufactured housing in markets where these homes have not been widely used.
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Who Should Enroll: Residential appraisers and reviewers who are currently working in the secondary market lending space: appraisals for loans that are ultimately purchased by …
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Research shows that lenders deny manufactured home loans to Black applicants at significantly higher rates than White applicants.
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When it comes to housing options, manufactured homes have come a long way in recent years.
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This free course teaches about the strengths and weaknesses of factory-built housing and more.
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This document provides an invaluable guide to navigating the intricacies of integrating manufactured housing into development projects.
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Considering manufactured housing as an affordable housing solution?
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No matter the type of home you're purchasing, educating yourself on the homebuying process is a crucial first step.
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Next Step created these two slides that can be added to any HUD counseling and education program.
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On June 21, 2023, Next Step and Clayton spoke with researchers, local officials, and housing practitioners about opportunities for infill housing and new home subdivision development.
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Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, so it’s essential to know about the different home options available.
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Buying a home can be a difficult process, especially for first-time buyers.
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Did you know that a factory-built home costs at least 30% less than a site-built home?
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This guide is intended to help homeownership counselors successfully inform individuals and families of the options and opportunities related to factory-built homes.
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Know the basics about financing a factory-built home.
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By filling out the simple form below – starting with simple information about the property you are looking to buy – you will receive additional …
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Estimate your monthly payment and get a view of what a factory-built home purchase might look like for you using our home cost calculator for …
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This ADU Financing White Paper provides analysis and recommendations for advancing ADU financing strategies, particularly for people of color and low-income households.
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Manufactured housing represents an untapped affordable housing resource in communities across the country.
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This resource, published by NeighborWorks America in partnership with Next Step, provides nonprofit organizations and local leaders with practical tools to understand, advocate for, and implement modern manufactured housing (also known as factory-built housing) as a solution to the affordable housing crisis.
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Next Step has put together a resource guide with helpful links and information if you are having difficulty making your home loan or other monthly …
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Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and it is important to be prepared and educate yourself prior …
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Affordable housing is a challenge faced by communities across the US.
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