Show 2-- April 2021 Supplement to The Richfield ReaperReaper Extra S 1994 Setting Up construction techniques for manufactured homes offer buyers a lower cost option when compared to conventional homes With footings poured and utilities run to the site in Centerfield this manufactured home is being set up for its new owners Upgraded Manufactured Homes Offer Options To Home Buyers The manufactured home industry is offering home buyers a lot more Searching Security Title Company manager John Lara reviews a subdivision plat as part of his title search for a customer Title Searches Sometimes Surprise Property Owners search is an important part of the home loan process A tale whether it’s for refinancing a home improvement or a new home Sometimes a title search turns up problems lor a homeowner "A lot of people don't realize the types of things than can alfect the largest investment of the life — their home" said John Lara manager of Security Title Company in Richfield One problem which catches people by surprise is liens filed against their property Such liens are public record and arc kept in a book in the district court clerk’s office Liens include Internal Revenue Service and Utah Slate Tax Com- mission liabilities judgments awarded by courts of law to individuals or companies against the property owner and mechanics liens "Mechanics liens are the biggest problem because they usually involve a dispute over work accomplished on behalf of the homeowner" Lara said "The situation occurs when a homeowner contracts for a project on his property If the homeowner doesn't like the way the job is done and refuses to pay the contractor the contractor may file a lien against the property lor the amount due without the homeowner's know ledge "Most people aren't aware of liens filed against their property until they try to sell the property or get a refinancing or home improvement loan" he said Lara said the new county-wid- e building inspection program is doing a lot to solve those types of problems "John Hicks is doing a good job of ensuring home remodeling and repairs are being accomplished according to the building code His efforts are going to reduce problems between homeowners and contractors" he said "Know your contractor" That's Lara's best advice for people desiring to build remodel or repair a home "And don't let the contractor start work until your loan is approved and the money is available" he said "That will avoid all sorts of potentially serious problems Other problems which pop up during titles searches include discrepancies in legal property descriptions and errors in names of people deeding in and out of property options for less money w hen compared with conventional homes And with some models it's virtually impossible to distinguish them homes from conventionally-buil- t Higher roof lines oak cabinetry rounded walls flat and cathedral ceilings rock fireplaces brick or stucco faces and tile roofs are just some of the amenities now offered in manufactured homes Apparently Utah home buyers like the new changes in manufactured homes Manufactured home shipments to Utah last year were up 72 per cent the largest increase in the nation The manufactured homes feature a wide variety of floor plans to But meet just about every if you can't fine the one you want some manufacturers will allow you to design your own Standard features in today's manroof ufactured homes include 8 insulation with 135 inches of exblown rock wool 2- - by terior walls with 9 fiberglass insulation and metal insulated exterior doors All plywood on the floors and dry wall is screwed in and glued which gives a tighter bond less noise and less squeaky floors The use of lumber slays suaightcr than the green lumber life-sty- kiln-drie- often used in convention construelion For more information on manu- - - faclurcd homes contact Homestead Enterprises at 1200 S Hwy 89 in Richfield Sets 3 Drawer Prefinished Dresser 3 1 1 1 $3790 Book CaseHutch Prefinished 5990 Library Unit Prefinished Five Drawer Chest Prefinished f Storm Doors As Is 5 89" 7000 V le t Buck White 1 2® X 1 3° X Buck White $ -- f QQ00 15900 WINDOWS d 4? Clean natural Gas America's best enerqy value C Anencin Cm Avocation VALLEY BUILDtj! Gunnison BICHflltP |