Welcome Sarah,
I don't know much about modular homes, but I do have three suggestions to keep in the forefront of your mind during your home search:
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Those are (in case you haven't heard) the 3 most important things in real estate. (Although one could probably have FINANCING and TIMING somewhere in the top ten.)
What this means is: you buy the NEIGHBORHOOD first, then the home. Buy into the best NEIGHBORHOOD you can afford. This may mean an existing home vs. a modular. So open your mind a little.
Some factors in location include schools, education level, traffic and noise. Needless to say, it should be safe to walk around after dark. These are LOCATION questions, not HOUSE questions. Those come later.
Good luck; keep us posted, and I hope I haven't discouraged you in any way.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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