WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MODULAR HOMES? Mobile homes are the oldest type of prefabricated homes and were built before 1976. Manufactured homes are similar to mobile homes, but they are built after1976, when the HUD Code was enacted. Mobile homes and Manufactured homes are built on a steel frame with wheels and are designed to be moved. Modular homes are built in sections in a factory and assembled on a foundation at the building site. Additionally, modular homes offer more customization options and are built according to stick building code. Mobile and Manufactured homes are considered vehicles and are registered with the DMV of your state. All homes are issued VIN numbers by the manufacturers and issued a title/s by DMV. When a manufactured home is situated on a permanent foundation and the title is surrendered to DMV then at that point the home is considered Real Estate. (Consult an Attorney and Title Company to confirm status) Always call your county to find out their year and age restrictions on mobile homes. Test Questions.(Reply Below) A motivated seller calls you and has a 1975 mobile home that they want to sell. What do you do?