What is the actual difference between a "mobile home" and a "manufactured home"? In this episode, we dive into the often-misunderstood world of factory-built housing. We explain why the term "mobile home" technically only applies to units built before June 15, 1976, when the federal HUD Code was established to regulate construction and safety.

Join us as we explore:

• The Definitions: How federal law distinguishes manufactured homes (which must have a permanent chassis) from modular homes (which are built to local codes and often set on concrete foundations).

• The Stigma vs. Reality: Why these homes have historically faced zoning restrictions and financing hurdles similar to car loans, despite modern units often being indistinguishable from site-built houses.

• Safety and Efficien ...