Questions Frequently Asked By Potential Riverview Homes Customers!

What is manufactured housing?

A manufactured home is a home built by off-site construction methods, usually in a factory. All manufactured homes are built to the same federal building code. This code is written and enforced by HUD (Housing and Urban Development). The building code gives us the term HUD code home.  HUD inspectors are responsible for approving all home designs and to inspect the manufacturing facilities for building code compliance.

Are manufactured homes safe?

Yes. For example, the HUD building code requires that smoke detectors, escape windows, and non- combustible materials surround the furnace and kitchen range. HUD also has strict requirements concerning how much wind a manufactured home can withstand. In coastal areas, a manufactured home must withstand a wind gust of 110 mph.

What is a Modular Home?

Modular homes, like manufactured homes, are built in sections at a factory.  Modular homes are built to conform to a State building code.  That is why they are called a State Coded Modular.  Unlike manufactured homes that are built on a frame that is a part to the home, sections of the modular home are built and transported to the building site on removable carriers.

Does Riverview sell modular homes?

Yes, we have over 20 modular homes on display.  Two-story, Multiple Units, Capes and Ranch models.

Do I Need An Appointment To View Your Models?

No, unlike many of our competitors our display models are decorated, furnished, unlocked, priced and ready for your inspection.  Stop in any day during normal business hours and have a look around.

Is Riverview Homes’ pricing competitive?

Yes, we are very proud of our pricing. So much so that we post the selling price in the window of every home. Always have, always will!! 

Will Riverview Homes take our present mobile home in on trade?

Yes, Riverview Homes allows "real dollar" trade allowances on any trade-in. Riverview’s home prices are clearly posted in every home displayed. There are never two prices, one for "cash" deals and another, that is higher, for "trade-in" deals. Why pay more just because you have a trade-in? Unlike many dealers, Riverview will even take a trade in on drastically reduced stock models. At Riverview Homes, you'll never hear the phrase, "Sorry no trade in at these prices."

What about service, who will service my new home?

Riverview Homes' factory authorized service department is larger than most of our competitors combined! We have factory authorized set-up crews, drivers and service repair people to handle all of your service needs. At Riverview Homes, we are very proud of our service department.

What about the installation of my new home?

Riverview Homes understands the importance of proper installation.  Each Riverview installation foreman is a State certified manufactured home installer.  Additionally each Riverview set is inspected by a 3^rd party certified manufactured home installer to make sure your new home meets all the requirements of the State of PA and the manufacturer.

Will you provide references?

Yes, we can provide references from Customers, Banks and Manufacturers. 

How long has Riverview Homes been in business?

Riverview Homes was founded in 1969 by Jack Rehak and Sam Fanelli. The company is still being run by the Rehak and Fanelli families.

Does Riverview Homes use sub-contractors or is the work performed by paid employees?

Most jobs are done by our factory trained and certified crews, but Riverview Homes does use sub-contractors for some jobs.  Riverview Homes will use trained experts for jobs like drywall finishing, pier installation, utility hook-ups and skirting installation, but 90% of all Riverview Homes contracted work done on your home, will be done by a Riverview Homes employee.  Additionally, all work is 3^rd party inspected to make sure your Riverview Home is properly and professionally installed.

Is it hard to get a manufactured home financed?

Riverview Homes is proud to be an approved builder with some of the largest home finance companies in the industry, both national and local lending institutions. These lending institutions all have departments that finance manufactured and modular homes. These institutions combined to finance millions of dollars of homes each year.

Will my manufactured home depreciate?

With all the improvements that have taken place in the manufactured home industry the simple truth to this question is that the value of a manufactured home will appreciate or depreciate with all the other surrounding housing in your local area. Economic conditions and the over all condition of the home have more to do with the value of the property than if the home is site built or factory built.

What is included in Riverview Homes' listed price?

All the prices listed in every home and every ad include the home as shown on display, all the appliances in the home, delivery to your prepared site, blocking and leveling or set on your prepared foundation and the 1- year manufacturer's warranty. We also include all site inspections and necessary basement or pier prints. Typically, furniture is not included, but carpet and draperies are. As always at Riverview Homes, all prices are clearly posted in each home. Never any taxes, fees or set-up charges to add.

Do manufactured homes come in many different floor plans?

Yes, there are virtually hundreds of different sizes and floor plans available to the home buyer. Each manufacturer has its own floor plan list.

Can we order a manufactured home with the options that we want?

Yes, all homes on display can be ordered from the factory. Each factory has many options. These items can be added, as the factory allows, into any home that they build. As well as the many options available, the total decor of an ordered home can also be changed.