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The Story of Manufactured Homes: A Legacy of Quality and Affordable Living

Manufactured homes grew out of the 1920s travel trailers, became a low-cost housing solution for veterans after World War II, and have met federal standards since 1976. Today’s manufactured home is a factory-built, code-regulated residence, and its history helps explain why it remains a quality, affordable way to live. Key Takeaways Everything starts with an idea and a passion, and manufactured housing started with the need for a home that could travel. Today’s mobile homes trace back to the 1920s, when automobile-pulled trailers called “trailer coaches” were designed as a home away from home on camping trips. After World War

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Five Reasons to Move to a Temple Companies Lifestyle Community

The top five reasons to move to a Temple Companies Lifestyle Community are low overhead, faster construction, less manufacturing waste, fewer extra costs, and a great location. Together, they deliver high-value, exceptionally built, uniquely designed manufactured homes in communities where the lifestyle is as important as the homes. Key Takeaways Our communities offer low overhead and virtually no maintenance, which leaves more money to travel and enjoy life. Manufactured homes are built in a controlled factory environment, so weather delays and material damage from the elements are reduced. Factory construction requires fewer materials and generates less waste than site-built homes,

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The Advantages of Land-Lease Home Ownership

Land-lease homeownership means you own your home and lease the land it sits on, which is usually a more affordable way to buy and enjoy a home. In a Temple Companies Lifestyle Community, that arrangement can help you skip a large land purchase, avoid costly real estate taxes, and keep more of your savings for the things you care about. Key Takeaways With a land lease, you lease the land your home sits on while still owning the home itself. The biggest benefits are usually financial. You don’t have to put your savings into a large down payment for a

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Manufactured Homeownership: Defining “The Good Life”

For most people, owning a home is part of the American dream, and a manufactured home can be one of the most affordable ways to get there. Today’s manufactured homes offer quality, value, and the freedom to customize, which is why more buyers are choosing them as a shorter, less expensive route to homeownership and “the good life.” As seen in Manufactured Home Tips, Manufactured Homes, April 2022. Key Takeaways Homeownership is a big part of how many Americans define “the good life.” In Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey, 87% of consumers said owning a home is important to it.

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How to Live a Lifestyle of True Freedom

Living a lifestyle of true freedom in a 55+ community means owning a beautifully designed home while leasing the land it sits on, which can eliminate many of the costs and chores of traditional homeownership. In a Temple Companies Lifestyle Community, that approach comes with a full range of amenities and one simple monthly lease fee. Key Takeaways The Temple family’s vision goes back to 1955 and goes beyond building manufactured homes. The goal was to give people 55+ a way to live a freer, more unique life. In a land-lease community, you own your home and lease the site

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55+ The Magic Number

A 55+ community is a residential neighborhood designed for adults age 55 and older, with low-maintenance homes and shared amenities that make an active, easygoing lifestyle simple. At Temple Companies Lifestyle Communities, our 55+ neighborhoods pair beautifully designed manufactured homes with a friendly hometown atmosphere, so residents can downsize, cut back on home upkeep, and spend more time on what they enjoy. Key Takeaways A 55+ community is a residential community of low-maintenance homes with shared amenities for active adults, retirees, and older adults. You may also hear it called a 55-plus, age-qualified, age-restricted, active adult, planned retirement, or lifestyle

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