Touting the benefits of senior living manufactured home communities (MHCs), deseretnews.com reports manufactured homes, at $40,000-$45,000, are available to fit a retiree’s budget and offer style, function and space as well as tax-deductible interest on mortgage or lease payments, much like a site-built home. Most communities have recreational activities and clubhouses for group gatherings and family parties, and as MHProNews understands, provide a strong sense of security and neighbors who look out for one another. Many of the homes have ample storage, walk-in showers and enough space for a small garden; some include whirlpool baths and fireplaces. Since June 15, 1976, all manufactured homes have been built in controlled environments according to stringent regulations imposed by the federal government, with frequent updates as building technology improves. ##

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