The Most Beautiful & Affordable Homes In Boise Are the Most Overlooked
Are you tired of throwing your money away on Boise rentals?
If you're ready to buy a home in Boise but the sting of sky-high prices keeps you stuck in an apartment, a manufactured home could be your solution.
Hear us out, house hunters. If the term "manufactured home" makes you think of outdated '70s mobile homes in various hues of avocado and harvest gold, think again. Today’s manufactured home, "manu" for short, is nothing like it's tacky predecessor.
The 2024 Idaho housing market isn't doing locals any favors.
Not to be dramatic, but Boise’s housing market, in particular, is hotter than the hinges on the gates of hell right now, showing no signs of cooling off.
According to BuildIdaho, the average cost of a new build starts at around $540k as of May 2024. In contrast, data from ZipRecruiter shows the average salary in the Boise area currently rings in at just over $64k. See the problem? Locals on the struggle bus to secure a home loan sure do.
But there's a bright light at the end of the tunnel for open-minded Idaho house hunters. LeisureLand RV Center reports a beautiful, brand-new, problem-free manus go for as low as $117 to $128k. Whether you’re a newlywed couple, a single professional, or a growing family, this could be a massive win for your wallet and future.
Don't knock the manu home 'til you tried it, Idaho.
Like all builds, manus come in all shapes and sizes. From intimate one-bedroom, studio-like layouts to spacious four-to-five-bedroom homes, there’s a manu floor plan for everyone.
And no, these aren’t just basic boxes. Think vaulted ceilings, spacious modern kitchens, and full-size luxurious bathrooms with whirlpool hot tubs.
Not digging the idea of a mobile manu? Cool! Plenty of manus are stationary. They’re only moved once from the manufacturer to your plot of land, making them as solid as a traditional home.
The process of buying a manu is a lot simpler than it seems. Sort of like buying a car, manu dealerships display singles, doubles, and even triple-section homes you can see and explore prior to committing to one.
Not only are manus budget-friendly, but fewer construction delays mean you can move into your manu home faster than expected. Installing one on your land also offers you flexibility and control in how you can maintain and potentially increase the property’s value.
If you've been unlucky or financially unqualified to buy a traditional build in the Boise area, check out one of the manu home manufacturers below. With a few tweaks and your own decorative stamp, becoming a homeowner in 2024 might be more attainable than you think.
Boise-Based Manufactured Home Retailers
- Clayton Homes of Boise // Modern Prefabricated Homes
- Nashua Builders // Rugged. Reliable. World-Class Quality.
- Guerdon Modular Technology // A Better Way to Build
- Jensen Homes // Local, Longtime Leader in the Manufactured Home Industry
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