Resources

Next Step’s Resource Library connects you to guides, e-books, toolkits, and webinars that advance understanding and use of factory-built housing. These resources are designed to help homebuyers, developers, housing professionals, and policymakers expand access to high-quality, energy-efficient homes and create more equitable communities nationwide.

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MH101: Introduction to Manufactured Housing for Homebuyers [FREE Course]

This free course teaches about the strengths and weaknesses of factory-built housing and more.
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Top Ten Factory-Built Facts

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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The Homebuyer’s Guide to Down Payment Assistance

This free eBook dives into down payment assistance (DPA), how to find it and provides tools and checklists to help you get started.
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Mortgage Loan Financing Options for Manufactured Homes

This resource explains five ways homebuyers can finance the purchase of a new manufactured home using conventional mortgage loans.
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Things to Know About Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes

When it comes to housing options, manufactured homes have come a long way in recent years.
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Manufactured Housing Glossary for Homebuyers

No matter the type of home you're purchasing, educating yourself on the homebuying process is a crucial first step.
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Homebuyer Guide

Buying a home can be a difficult process, especially for first-time buyers.
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Down Payment Seeker™

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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TotalHome+ Cost Calculator

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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