what is the difference between  manufactured homes and mobile homes
The difference between Mobile homes vs. Manufactured homes vs. Modular homes. Mobile homes - The term Mobile Home is often used interchangeably with the term Manufactured Home but in fact they mean quite different things. Mobile Home refers to homes built PRIOR to 1976 when the HUD code governing building standards for factory-built homes was instituted, greatly improving quality standards.
Manufactured homes are relatively small, inexpensive, mobile residences that require a smaller commitment than is required by modular and site-built homes. It is important to understand the differences between these home types in order to reduce the influence of stigmas, misrepresentation and ignorance. For more information, watch NACHI.TV's episode on Understanding Modular Homes. Take InterNACHi's free, online How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes course now.