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New TV commercials produced for the 2020 campaign

The newest MMHA commercials feature images of trend-setting home features in beautiful model home interiors, along with images of families, couples and friends. Both commercials highlight the fact that there are more than 300 manufactured home communities and sellers in Michigan, and will direct consumers to michhome.org. The statewide television campaign will begin in late winter (dates to be determined) before the busy spring buying season.

"Sense of Community" TV commercial

This commercial promotes the true sense of community found in manufactured home communities throughout Michigan, as well as affordable manufactured homes.

"Big on Space and Value" TV commercial

This commercial promotes the open floor plans, expansive square footage and great value of manufactured homes throughout Michigan.

Latest blog posts

Whether you are currently shopping for your new manufactured or modular home, or already have the home of your dreams,
this blog is full of great information and advice for you.

Recent industry news

Writing a news story, or just interested to learn more about manufactured and modular housing in Michigan? Start here! This section includes a variety of press releases with details about housing trends, sales statistics, industry terms and helpful advice for homebuyers. It also includes information about the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) and the role it plays within the industry. Want more information or a quote from an industry member? Contact MMHA’s agency, All Seasons Communications, at 586.752.6381 or info@allseasonscommunications.com.

Manufactured housing 101—2019 media kit

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Personally Speaking

Read personal stories from real homeowners and industry members about their experiences with different aspects of the manufactured home industry including home buying, ownership, and community living.

Q&A on the home buying process

We asked industry veteran Angelic Sponaugle some questions about the home buying process and what she’s observed in her 27 years in the manufactured and modular home industry.

Manufactured homes are big on space and value

“Bigger is better for today’s homebuyers. Spacious, open floor plans are in demand,” says industry veteran Jerry Ruggirello. Jerry has been a community owner, retailer and developer for over 30 years and is the owner and managing partner of AJR Development and AJR Home Sales. We spoke with Jerry recently and asked for his observations about the current trends in manufactured housing.

A 55+ community was the perfect option

Barb and her husband Wid were looking for a 55+ community in Michigan. “We go to Florida in our RV for four to five months in the winter and wanted the peace of mind of having neighbors and management to keep an eye on our place,” said Barb. They searched online for “55+ communities” and found the Bluffs on Manistee Lake.

I love my community … I really do

Candice lives in the Highland Greens community in Highland, Michigan, and says that there is a lot to love about her neighborhood where she’s lived for the past six years with her partner, two children and two dogs.

One big happy family

Living as one big happy family sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? But in the idyllic community of Country Meadows Village just outside of Grand Rapids this is the standard.

A safe place to call home

Like many people, Grant and Catrina wanted to live in a community that was safe for their kids, located in an excellent school district and a place where people take pride in their homes. When they visited Country Meadows Village in Caledonia, Michigan, they discovered that and much more than expected.

Lease-to-own a great option for young couple

First-time home buyers Steffie R. and Andrew C. couldn’t be more pleased about their decision to go with a manufactured home.

Home is where neighbors watch out for each other

At first, Billie K’s son was concerned about her living farther from him. But there was no need for concern as Billie moved to Pine Crest Estates in Caro, Michigan where neighbors look out for each other.

Super extended visit

It was a long stay with an old friend in a manufactured home that convinced Sharon D and her husband to dramatically downsize and relocate to the Milford community of Ridgewood.

Great place to raise a family

The move was supposed to be temporary, Bea Z. laughs. “We were looking for a good school system to put our kids in ... that was 23 years ago.”

Strumming along in a manufactured home community

There are many benefits to living in a manufactured home and community, but for Americana Estates resident Ken R., it comes down to easy maintenance and location. “

Surprisingly roomy for all the grandkids

After Ken H. and his wife Bonnie decided to scale down from the two-story colonial they raised five children in, they were pleasantly amazed to discover how much room there is in the home they found at Tanglewood Village in Brownstown Township. The couple moved into their manufactured home 12 years ago.

New home in great community a winning combination for this family

Six years after she purchased her first manufactured home—an older single-section—Michelle and her son moved into a Redman-built multi-section manufactured home in Old Dutch Farms in Novi, Michigan. She quickly realized she had picked a perfect home and community for her family.

One couple discovers the possibilities are endless in a manufactured home and community

Mike had always wondered what it would be like to live in a manufactured home and community. He and his partner got the opportunity five years ago when they purchased a pre-owned model, single-section home in Americana Estates in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

They made me feel so welcome, reports one homeowner

After more than a year of being homeless and staying with friends, Zena and her two teenage daughters found the home of their dreams in a community that welcomed them with open arms.

Park-like setting wins over great-grandmother

It wasn’t the park-like setting, or the manufactured home community proximity to the quaint town of Ionia, Michigan, that convinced Sonja to move to Sherwood Forest. It was the nicely-lit wide streets, perfect for walking her 81-pound golden retriever, Sable. “Instead of an apartment, I looked at Sherwood Forest as the best place for me to be me,”

Marvelous modular on Lake Michigan

When Don and his wife were deciding what to build on their Lake Michigan lakefront property in the Upper Peninsula, they considered multiple options with an architect.

Manufactured home helps family be closer

Family is what brought Viola and Don to Michigan and become first-time manufactured home owners. Previously from Connecticut, the couple wanted to be nearer to their grandchild and they found the perfect community at Woodlands Estates in Oakland Twp., Michigan.

She found independent and safe living after downsizing

Arden and her husband came across the manufactured home community of Millstone Pond in Lenox Twp., Michigan, by accident, but she is glad they got lost that day. “My husband and I were driving around and we saw the pond and community. We never lived in a manufactured home before and now I’ve been here 11 years.”

They enjoy plenty of space within their budget

When Conrad and Mary found out they were relocating to Michigan from Las Vegas, their primary concern was where they would find a home for themselves and their immense book collection—3,000 plus books—in just three weeks. They wanted a new home for their new start, but didn’t have the time for a traditionally built home. The couple found what they were looking for—and more—at Shelby West manufactured home community in Shelby Twp., Michigan.

Her new home had an advantage over condo living!

Margaret is one of the original residents of Millstone Pond, in Lenox Twp., Michigan. She moved from the Redford area after her husband died and her children didn’t want her living alone. “There are so many activities and events going on in my community—it’s like a big family.”

Her affordable home keeps her close to great activities

Having lived in the area for nearly 30 years, Anna already knew the benefits of living in Rockford, Michigan—the close knit community, fabulous restaurants and shopping, proximity to the events, arts and activities of Grand Rapids—but it was the quality of the manufactured home that sealed the deal for this active senior.

This family of 7 enjoys all the luxuries of a site-built home

After living abroad for many years, Kris and his wife Trina returned to Michigan looking for a place to set down roots and raise a family. Already knowledgeable about manufactured homes and their reputation for excellence and affordability, when they drove down the beautiful tree-lined boulevard at Hartland Meadows in Hartland, Michigan, the couple knew they had found what they were looking for.

Community living provides fun for the kids and low maintenance for the mom

For Michelle and her family, the Raisin Ridge Manufactured Home Community in Monroe, Michigan is the perfect place to raise her young family. “We take complete advantage of the pool, playground and the beautiful community clubhouse,” Michelle said. “We also love participating in the community gatherings.”

New home gives grandmother a new view

Sandra is no stranger to building homes. Her late husband was a home builder and together they built their first family home. A few years later, Sandra decided to sell their home and go in a different direction—a modular home. When Sandra saw a Little Valley Homes, Inc. model she fell in love at first sight.

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