Country Lane Estates on Sabattus Street in Lewiston is one of three parks owned by Country Lane Homes, a manufactured and modular home dealer, also on Sabattus Street. The other parks are Stetson Brook Estates on Heather Drive in Lewiston and Maple Hill Estates on Elm Street in Mechanic Falls. Owner Sandra Hinkley said the […]

Over 20 million Americans live in manufactured housing – more than in public housing and federally subsidized rental housing combined. Yet many people, including urban planners and affordable housing researchers, see manufactured housing parks as problems. In contrast, we see them as part of the solution to housing crises. We are urban planning scholars who […]

As the cost of living continues to rise, the need for affordable factory-built housing has risen. So, too, has their popularity with Americans all over the country.  In fact, the desire for manufactured homes that offer upgradable luxury features, offering the same first-class perks as a site-built home that can be out of reach for […]

Manufactured homes and mobile homes are incredibly popular for a variety of reasons. For one, they’re insanely affordable. The average selling price of a new manufactured home in 2021 – $92,911, according to Datacomp sales data – is a fraction of the rising cost of site-built homes in 2021 and 2022.  Even with mobile homes […]