Manufactured housing is an important affordable homeownership solution in the United States. It is, in fact, home to 17 million Americans already. Yet many myths persist about this form of housing. This document expresses 10 facts to dispel stereotypes and raise awareness of manufactured housing as a high-quality and affordable homeownership option.
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