A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Area
Typically refers to the length times width of the home's wall or floor space.

Bay Window
A window that protrudes outward from the walls of a building.

Closing/Close of Escrow
This is when the sale is finalized, the buyer signs the mortgage and closing costs are paid. Title is transfered to the buyer during this time.

Department of Housing and Urban Development
The counterpart to national model codes for site-built housing.

Double Wide
Made up of two factory built sides, a double wide home usually range from about 1100 to 1600 square feet with 2 or 3 bedrooms..

Factory Built Homes
Sometimes referred to as Modular Homes, Factory Built Homes are constructed to comply with the California Administrative Code.  Some modular homes use panelized construction techniques.

HUD Code
All manufactured homes built after Jun 1976 must meet this code.  It is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

HUD Label
A HUD Label certifies that a home has been factory constructed, tested and inspected to comply with  the HUD Code.

Land-Lease Communities
A variety of communities are available depending on a homeowner's lifestyle.  All age communities and senior communities are typical. Community owners are generally responsible for maintaining the community's amenities which may include security, clubhouses, pools, spas, tennis courts and common areas.  In California there are more than 4,900 land lease communities.

Moulding
A strip (either decorative or straight) used for ornamentation.

Retailers
Licensed by the Department of Housing and Community Development, only retailers can sell non real estate manufactured homes.

Single-Wide
Made up of  one piece, a single wide home usually range has 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Skirting
Skirting is used around the exterior of manufactured homes, decks and porches to conceal the lower portion of the home.  Skirting often enhances the beauty of the home and protects the under body and the components of the home.