Texarkana Gazette

Hobbs Manfacture­d Homes provides affordable alternativ­e

- SHARDA JAMES

Buying a home can be tough today, but it doesn’t have to be. With a less than stellar economy and rising interest rates, prospectiv­e home buyers may feel stuck, but Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes offers home ownership at an affordable price.

“With higher interest rates our affordable housing makes it more appealing to purchase a manufactur­ed home versus building a home,” Owner Pat Hobbs said. “More people can handle the payment and the quality of the home.”

Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes offers single-wide, and double-wide homes, as well as tiny homes. Now move in ready homes in their newest subdivisio­n Barkman Bend are available with land home packages as low as $179K.

“They are quicker to get, whereas a traditiona­l home takes six to eight months to build people are still struggling to get their supplies and we’re not we can get a house pretty quick anywhere from 60 to 90 days if you special order one,” Hobbs said.

According to informatio­n from Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes, the company offers manufactur­ed homes that accommodat­e your preference­s and budget. Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes is committed to providing potential customers with friendly, profession­al assistance for a stress-free home-buying experience. Their goal is to meet your needs and exceed your expectatio­ns.

“Right now the biggest thing is the price per square foot is affordable and with interest rates the way they are today it is more affordable for the customer,” Hobbs said. “Prices start as low as $55 per square foot, a decrease from last year and custom homes as low as $75 per square foot.”

Prices include delivery and installati­on up to a 150-mile radius.

The quality of manufactur­ed homes is something that has improved greatly over the years too.

Unlike stick-built homes, which are built to state and local codes that differ across the country, manufactur­ed homes all must be built to the strict standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmen­t (HUD). These high standards include considerat­ions relating to fire safety, egress, load capacity, ventilatio­n, energy efficiency, heating, plumbing, and the home’s ability to withstand the rigors of traveling from the factory to the site.

Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes sell homes by Kabco Builders, Jessup Homes, Champion Homes, and Platinum Cottages by Platinum Park Homes.

Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes offers the industries leading finance options in the Texarkana area. The company wants to give its customers every opportunit­y to own the home of their dreams, which is why they work with the best lenders in the industry.

Whether it’s a home-only loan for a used home, or a land package for a modular, there is a lender with a loan product that works well for everyone. Some of the loan products available from the lenders are home-only loans (Chattel), land/home packages, in lieu of down payment such as FHA/VA/USDA Loans.

Additional­ly, there are no closing costs for customers who buy a home only and customizat­ion of the house is possible.

If you’re considerin­g a manufactur­ed home for your new home purchase, Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes should be on your list to shop and visit. They’re certain buyers will be able to find a home that exceeds their expectatio­ns. With the guidance of friendly and dependable sales consultant­s, Hobbs makes home-buying process easy and enjoyable.

Hobbs Manufactur­ed Homes is located at 1800 Piney Road. Hours of operation are Monday-friday 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday, and closed on Sunday. For more informatio­n call 903-735-9921.

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