Created by an alliance of community and neighborhood developers in early 2003, HomeFirst™ Certified Communities promotes prefab homes as a lifestyle choice. Thus far, only 12 Michigan prefab homes communities have received the HomeFirst™ certification. These are land-lease communities where you own your home, but the high cost of the land and all of the improvements (streets, utilities, etc.) are already paid for by the landlord. This results in greater affordability so you can get more home for your money!

To achieve the HomeFirst™ Certified Community designation, communities must meet certain standards, such as providing 24-hour, on-site management; a five-year rate guaranteed home site lease; luxurious clubhouse; recreational facilities; and year-round community activities and events. Read more about these standards on our Amenities page. HomeFirst™ Certified Communities offer unparalleled value with the Home, the Price and the Lifestyle you deserve.

The Home. You want the best, especially when it comes to your home. In HomeFirst™ Certified Communities, you can get Twice the Home for Half the Price. HomeFirst™ Certified Communities offer the latest Michigan prefab homes from some of the best-known, national homebuilders like Champion Homes, Redman, Dutch, Commander and Four Seasons Homes. These homebuilders offer hundreds of floor plans with the most up-to-date features including 9-foot-high ceilings, covered front porch entries, walk-in closets, whirlpool tubs, and even stainless steel kitchens.

The Price. Your new home is a major investment, and with new home prices starting at $49,900, there's always room for your investment to grow. Careful planning went into the design of these fine manufactured homes communities and each is governed by a set of high standards and community guidelines to protect and enhance home values. In order to keep community living affordable, HomeFirst™ Certified Communities offer residents a special five-year lease. This lease guarantees the homeowner's monthly site rent will not increase by more than $10 per year.

The Lifestyle. HomeFirst™ Certified Communities believe in putting their residents first. Each community has professional, on-site, 24-hour management with 2 managers who work hard to keep the communities friendly and secure. Residents enjoy free use of a deluxe clubhouse, planned community activities and beautiful recreation areas, which may include playgrounds, swimming pools, fitness centers and basketball courts.

With a Homefirst™ Certified Community, homeowners get the home of their dreams, at a price they can afford, in a friendly neighborhood that offers a lifestyle with something for everyone!

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.