Hey Mike,I came across this and thought I would give you some insight and you can check into the info I am giving you to to help you out in the future and maybe prevent some legal action or something. Manufactured homes are classified as being built by HUD code after 1976. Modular homes are built by the current IRC code, just as stick built homes are. There are several manufactured home manufacturers building modular homes as well and from outward apperances they are identical, metal frame, wheels and all. These mods can be set with or without the frame. Many are trailered to site and craned into place without the frame, but some keep the frame. The modular homes are much more expensive and meet most city codes and can be set within city limits. Your definition of modular is one representation of modular home, but not the only one. Some states may not recognize the distinction I am describing, but I know many do. I can tell you that just because you see a frame and axle hangers under a home does not mean it is definitely not a modular. The definitions I am giving you are paraphrased but they are the legal definitions of manufactured and modular, but don't just go by me, check with your respective state manufactured home department for postitive confirmation.
