Buying a new home is a big deal. For many homeowners, it's one of the most important decisions they ever make. When it comes to such a substantial choice, there are a lot of factors to consider, like:
Getting the answers to those questions can be hard but finding a trustworthy manufactured home company can be even more challenging. Sure, you could settle for a fly-by-night company or a shady mobile home dealer. But if you're like most folks, you want to work with a reliable company that has been in business for years. You need a team of professionals who can answer your questions, address your concerns, and sell you a quality home that will keep your family safe and sound.
Welcome to Ken-Co Homes Inc. - your premier choice for mobile home sales in Blenheim, SC. Ken-Co Homes has been Lake City's go-to manufactured home since 1974. With several locations in South Carolina, we're the first choice for manufactured homes in the state. As longtime locals in the community, we pride ourselves on honesty, hard work, and running a manufactured home business that you can count on.
There's no secret sauce that makes Ken-Co Homes successful. We work hard, sell the finest Clayton, Destiny, Scotbilt, Homes, and treat our customers like we would like to be treated. That's why, when you meet our team for your home tour, you'll be treated with respect and greeted with a warm smile. Whether you have questions regarding financing or the fit and finish of a floorplan, we'll maintain that same level of kindness, courtesy, and honesty. That way, you know for sure that you have invested in a top-notch manufactured home that your family will love.
Unlike other manufactured home dealers, we have a full selection of Clayton Homes for sale with attractive floor plans to fit your unique lifestyle. When you choose Ken-Co Homes, you're also choosing:
We offer our valued customers a $500 guarantee that we will meet or beat ANY competitor who has a lower price on one of our homes with the same options. Don't believe us? Contact our office today!
With decades of combined experience, our team has the tools and know-how to make your buying process smooth and stress-free.
Buying a home can be challenging, especially with travel logistics and other factors at play. Our team can help answer any questions you have about buying a home and transporting it to a park or piece of private land.
When you buy from Ken-Co Homes, you're investing in a high-quality product that your family will love for years to come. With more than a dozen home choices, you're sure to find a new home that matches your lifestyle.
We'll work with you one-on-one to ensure you get the home of your dreams. If you have questions or concerns once you move in, give us a call - we're here to help.
We offer detail-oriented, experienced set-up crews that make living life in your new home easy and efficient.
At Ken-Co Homes, we offer flexible financing options to help make buying your dream home a reality.
Whether you're looking for a smaller two-bedroom manufactured home or a large, luxurious four-bedroom manufactured home, our friendly consultants are ready to help you build the home of your dreams.
"Is there a difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home?" is one of the most common questions we get online and in person. Today, many people use mobile home and manufactured home interchangeably. That's understandable because both types of homes share similar features and benefits for homeowners. However, understanding the minor differences can be valuable when searching for a new place to call home.
Unlike site-built homes, manufactured homes are built in a factory. Once completed, they're shipped to a specific location where the homeowner will live. The term "manufactured home" refers to any factory-built home constructed after June 15, 1976. That date is when the HUD or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented guidelines centered around manufactured home construction.
HUD code requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a base frame with wheels with a minimum of 320 square feet.
Thanks to fast build times and lower material costs, manufactured homes for sale in Blenheim, SC is often more cost-effective for home buyers. Compared to traditional site-built homes, many manufactured homes can be up to 35% less than more traditional houses.
Any mobile homes built after June 15, 1976, are considered manufactured homes today, though many people use the term mobile home casually. In the past, these homes were used to travel and were more like the expensive RVs that people use today than true manufactured homes. Back then, mobile homes received a bad reputation due to poor build quality, but they've come a long way since that time. Today, mobile homes are safe, comfortable, and structurally sound, with many types of amenities and floor plans.
Manufactured homes are more popular in the U.S. than ever, and for good reason: prospective homeowners are looking for affordable, quality alternatives to traditional homes. That's especially true today, with inflation on the rise, necessitating more budget-friendly options for anyone who wants to put a roof over their heads.
If you're used to living in a traditional, site-built home, you may be wondering what the advantages are of buying a manufactured home. Here are just a few of the most common benefits of buying a manufactured home:
When you boil it down to the basics, buying a new home is all about the money. One of the most attractive reasons for buying a manufactured home is that they are often much less expensive than traditional site-built homes. Today, manufactured housing is considered a crucial part of the housing shortage solution and a viable option with inflation rising. According to statistics, the average square-foot cost of a site-built home is $107, while the average price is only $49 in a manufactured home. Whether you're sticking to a strict budget or your finances have changed due to poor economic conditions, going manufactured might be your best choice.
Owning a manufactured home gives the homeowner long-term living options. Because basic manufactured homes are usually very affordable, families with enough land can start with a small home and add additional units as their needs change. Manufactured homes are also great as starter homes, especially for families that plan on building a permanent structure on their land in the future. Though it could be logistically challenging, manufactured homes can also be moved to a different site if the initial one was on rented property.
Manufactured homes have received a bad rap over the last few decades. In reality, most manufactured homes are purpose-built for longevity with structural integrity. Every manufactured home built today is subject to the HUD code adopted in 1976. This code is the only federally-mandated code in existence. It was designed to ensure that manufactured homes meet strict standards regarding fire safety, structural design, energy efficiency, transportation to home sites, and overall construction. All manufactured homes sold in the U.S. have a permanent red seal to confirm they meet HUD standards.
When you buy a manufactured home, you may be able to move in faster than you would via traditional routes. Some manufactured homes are even move-in ready in less than 45 days. Compared to a traditional home, once a new manufactured home is built in the factory, buyers usually find that installation is a quick process. Once the manufactured home is delivered, utility work usually moves quickly, regardless of whether you're moving to a park or transporting your home to a piece of land. Before you know it, you're eating, sleeping, and enjoying life in your new manufactured home.
When asked about the pros and cons, many buyers cite energy efficiency as one of the most significant benefits of owning a manufactured home. In general, manufactured housing is more energy efficient than traditional because HUD mandates ensure that homes have high energy efficiency ratings.
These ratings are achieved through upgraded insulation installation, on-demand water heaters, and energy-efficient windows. These upgrades often make entire manufactured homes Energy Star certified. It's no surprise that manufactured homes are 27% more efficient than they used to be with other additions like energy-saving appliances in kitchens and bathrooms.
If you've ever lived in an apartment complex before, chances are you heard sounds and noises through your walls that you never wanted to hear. If you hate hearing your neighbors and despise thin walls, looking for mobile home sales in Blenheim, SC is a great idea. Why? Manufactured homes are typically built using separate modules, which reduces sound transference from room to room. When two or more modules are combined and insulated separately, buyers enjoy an even quieter, stronger home with less outside noise.
If there's one disappointing aspect of manufactured homes, the stigma seems to surround them. Yes, mobile homes from 30 or more years ago aren't exactly marvels of construction and deserve to be criticized. However, modern manufactured homes are cut from a different cloth and are often every bit as safe and luxurious as site-built homes.
Here are some of the most common (and annoying) mobile home myths debunked:
Modern manufactured homes are factory-built homes crafted with quality materials that meet comprehensive federal construction and safety standards. These standards, called the "HUD Code," outline how the homes must be built, including safety guidelines. For example, manufactured home builders must take strict measures to ensure their homes are resistant to wind. In terms of hurricanes and tornados, having such measures in place can prevent a tragedy from happening.
The bottom line is that manufactured homes are plenty safe and provide a quality product to people who want a lower-cost option over traditional housing.
One of the most repeated myths surrounding manufactured homes is that they are in poor shape and have an overall poor quality. Today, many manufactured homes are built with quality materials and care. It's not unusual to find a manufactured home with luxurious amenities and features lie state-of-the-art kitchens, high-end appliances, and chic open floor plans. At Ken-Co Homes, we can provide you with a complete list of available upgrades and amenities for you to enjoy in your new home.
Perhaps it's due to their popularity and lower prices, but we often hear that it's hard to find manufactured homes for sale. As seasoned home dealers, we can say this is categorically false. Whether you head over to Google and search for "mobile homes near me in Blenheim, SC," or simply head to Ken-Co Homes' website, you'll see plenty of homes to choose from. Contact our office today for a full list of our homes for sale!
When it comes to home prices in today's day and age, manufactured homes are among the most affordable options available.
That's because manufactured homes cost less to construct than site-built homes, with the average price costing $92K for new construction and $60K for a pre-owned manufactured home, according to recent data. The cost of a traditional home is much higher, with an average of $408K, according to Statista data from 2021. Even though manufactured home living costs change depending on the community, they're often much less expensive than their site-built cousins in the long run.
This myth parallels the stereotype that manufactured homes are cheap and poorly built. Unfortunately, many people still believe that living in a manufactured home community isn't safe. They think that the parks are run down and riddled with reprobates. In reality, many manufactured home parks mimic gated communities with 24-hour security and mandated quiet hours. Some manufactured home neighborhoods even offer community-wide amenities like spas and pools. If you're a fan of the gated community lifestyle but don't want to pay hundreds of thousands for a site-built home, a manufactured home community could be your best bet.
Are you giving serious thought to buying a manufactured home for sale in South Carolina? You're not alone - more than 365K people in the Palmetto State live in manufactured homes. At Ken-Co Homes Inc., we're not your average run-of-the-mill manufactured home dealer. We only do business with manufacturing partners committed to building top-quality products that our customers are proud to own.
If you're looking for modern amenities, energy-efficient appliances, unique floorplans, and homes constructed with quality materials, Ken-Co Homes is the company for you. Contact our office today to learn more about our beautiful Clayton homes for sale in Blenheim, SC.
By day, Rain Pfaff is a registered massage therapist in Blenheim, Ont. and in her off hours, she has become a high-level jiu-jitsu fighter.Pfaff rolled through the competition last week at the 2022 world championships in Abu Dhabi, winning gold in the over 70 kilogram division."I'm still pretty stoked about the whole experience," Pfaff said on CBC's Windsor Morning Wednesday. "...
By day, Rain Pfaff is a registered massage therapist in Blenheim, Ont. and in her off hours, she has become a high-level jiu-jitsu fighter.
Pfaff rolled through the competition last week at the 2022 world championships in Abu Dhabi, winning gold in the over 70 kilogram division.
"I'm still pretty stoked about the whole experience," Pfaff said on CBC's Windsor Morning Wednesday. "It's just been a really a dream come true of mine to get to perform on that stage, let alone bring home a gold medal."
She said she first got into the sport in 2015, after starting out in karate.
Pfaff prevailed over a Colombian woman in the final of her division, but won each of her matches in the championship.
LISTEN | Rain Pfaff talks about how she make her way to the gold medal at the world championship:
Windsor Morning5:15Jiu Jitsu ChampionA Blenheim woman "clinched" her way to a gold medal last week at the World Jiu Jitsu championships in Abu Dhabi.
She credits her training and preparation for her performance.
"I've been spending a lot of time with my coach one-on-one, other higher level guys at my club, and really just sticking to my game plan, sticking to what I know I'm good at and then trying to execute that at the performance level," she said.
"So making them play my game. So that way, you know, they're kind of playing catch up to me and I'm not trying to figure out what they want to do."
Pfaff trains at Armstrong Academy of Martial Arts in Chatham, Ont. with Thomas Armstrong, the owner and head instructor.
"I was actually watching it live, so it was, it was edge of the seat. It was very exciting," he said. "She won every match and she didn't get a point scored on her in any match — that's like super impressive."
Armstrong said Pfaff is a hard-worker and dedicated to her training.
"In Canada there's like really been no one able to touch her since she's been a purple belt, she's just grown so so fast," said Armstrong.
Next, Pfaff hopes to compete in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation circuit in North America more.
She's also not ruling out a career in mixed-martial arts.
"I've considered it," she said. "I kickbox from time to time just as a good cardio and skill, but right now I'm pretty focused on jiu-jitsu and I like not getting punched."
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One hundred and twenty students at Blenheim Elementary Middle School are under quarantine after 19 students, including two teachers, have tested positive for coronavirus, according to Marlboro County School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory McCord.McCord said they placed the 120 students on quarantine following a recommendation from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).He add...
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One hundred and twenty students at Blenheim Elementary Middle School are under quarantine after 19 students, including two teachers, have tested positive for coronavirus, according to Marlboro County School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory McCord.
McCord said they placed the 120 students on quarantine following a recommendation from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
He added that’s why it’s important for students and staff members to continue to wear masks.
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McCord talked with ABC 15 last Thursday after South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster said in a tweet that parents should not be forced to make their children wear masks in school.
McMaster's twitter page reads, "It is ridiculous for school districts to tell parents whether or not their child should wear a mask in the classroom, that is up to the parent. Every teacher has had the opportunity to get vaccinated and are safe from the virus. It’s time to unmask our children."
McCord said last week the virus is still being spread in communities and to abandon masks at this point wouldn’t be a wise decision.
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We are still dealing with cases here in there. I think the choice to be vaccinated is up to the individual I don’t want anyone to feel as though they’re being bullied to do something that they’re not fundamentally deserving to do. I’m very thankful that our staff has been patient and supportive of our protocols in place and we will continue to follow them through the remainder of the year,” said McCord.
He said students will be quarantined for 10 days.
Some parents said they plan to have their children tested and will allow them to return to school based on their test results.
BMW Group has entered into an agreement with aluminum producer Rio Tinto to source aluminum for its electric vehicles through an electrolysis procedure that uses electricity from hydropower.Aluminum is lightweight, robust and infinitely recyclable, making it an ideal material for the lightweight design of electrified vehicles, BMW Group said. The production of aluminum typically generates huge amounts of carbon emissions, but the procedure Rio Tinto developed with a number of partners eliminates all carbon emissions g...
BMW Group has entered into an agreement with aluminum producer Rio Tinto to source aluminum for its electric vehicles through an electrolysis procedure that uses electricity from hydropower.
Aluminum is lightweight, robust and infinitely recyclable, making it an ideal material for the lightweight design of electrified vehicles, BMW Group said. The production of aluminum typically generates huge amounts of carbon emissions, but the procedure Rio Tinto developed with a number of partners eliminates all carbon emissions generated during the smelting process, according to a release.
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The BMW Group entered into this agreement with a view to reducing its supply chain’s carbon footprint. “We want to be the first automotive manufacturer in the world to use aluminum in series production, which does not generate any direct carbon emissions in the smelting process,” said Joachim Post, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for purchasing and the supplier network.
“Aluminum is a firm fixture in the intelligent mixed construction approach of the BMW Group,” the company said. But within the supply chain for a mid-size fully electric car, around a quarter of the carbon emissions are caused by the metal. The ELYSIS process developed for producing aluminum eliminates all process-related carbon emissions through the use of carbon-free anodes and was tested on an industrial scale for the first time in 2021.
In addition to the zero-carbon smelting process, several other criteria were decisive for the collaboration, BMW Group said:
Taking into account all process-related savings, this procedure reduces carbon emissions by 70% compared to conventional aluminum manufacturing. The BMW Group intends to procure this significantly reduced-carbon aluminum from 2024. The planned supply volume will initially be used exclusively in automotive production at the BMW Group plant in Spartanburg, S.C., where it will be used to make body parts such as car bonnets.
Rio Tinto is Canada’s largest private producer of hydroelectricity. Its seven hydroelectric facilities, located in Quebec and British Columbia, allow the company’s aluminum smelters to position themselves favorably in the industry, according to a press release.
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — As of Tuesday, 151 students and eight teachers at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery are under quarantine after 18 students, including two teachers, have tested positive for coronavirus, according to information from a Facebook live from Blenheim School of Discovery Principal Dr. Dionne Vance.Marlboro County School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory McCord ...
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — As of Tuesday, 151 students and eight teachers at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery are under quarantine after 18 students, including two teachers, have tested positive for coronavirus, according to information from a Facebook live from Blenheim School of Discovery Principal Dr. Dionne Vance.
Marlboro County School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory McCord said they had to quarantine about 20 more students Monday night on the recommendation of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Vance said they're following the protocols of DHEC and the CDC.
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The school's nurse said they're reinforcing the mask policy, encouraging students to wear their mask properly, along with frequently washing their hands and social distancing.
Some parents are upset and calling for the district to shutdown the school until they can get things under control.
McCord said they're not going to close school because they want to continue providing academic resources for students who may have little to no access to the internet.
He added they also want to continue to provide meals for students.
McCord said he truly believes school is a safe place for students.
He added that’s why it’s important for students and staff members to continue to wear masks.
McCord talked with ABC15 last Thursday after South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster said in a tweet that parents should not be forced to make their children wear masks in school.
McMaster's twitter page reads, "It is ridiculous for school districts to tell parents whether or not their child should wear a mask in the classroom, that is up to the parent. Every teacher has had the opportunity to get vaccinated and are safe from the virus. It’s time to unmask our children."
McCord said last week the virus is still being spread in communities and to abandon masks at this point wouldn’t be a wise decision.
We are still dealing with cases here in there. I think the choice to be vaccinated is up to the individual I don’t want anyone to feel as though they’re being bullied to do something that they’re not fundamentally deserving to do. I’m very thankful that our staff has been patient and supportive of our protocols in place and we will continue to follow them through the remainder of the year,” said McCord.
He said students will be quarantined for 10 days.
They're set to return to school next Monday.
Some parents said they plan to have their children tested and will allow them to return to school based on their test results.
School officials urge you to keep your child home if they're not feeling well.
They also urge you to call the school with questions for visit the school district's website to learn how the district is monitoring and handling the situation.
Mike Ashley's eldest daughter has married the successor to his Frasers retail empire Michael Murray in a lavish multi-million pound wedding at Blenheim Palace.Murray, 32, and Anna Ashley tied the knot after hiring out the 18th century ancestral home of Winston Churchill in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, on Saturday.Ashley hired the entire palace for his daughter's wedding, with guests transported to the venue from nearby hotels in classic cars and historic buses including a 1950 Bedford OB Duple Vista and 1949 Bedford OB 'straight-lin...
Mike Ashley's eldest daughter has married the successor to his Frasers retail empire Michael Murray in a lavish multi-million pound wedding at Blenheim Palace.
Murray, 32, and Anna Ashley tied the knot after hiring out the 18th century ancestral home of Winston Churchill in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, on Saturday.
Ashley hired the entire palace for his daughter's wedding, with guests transported to the venue from nearby hotels in classic cars and historic buses including a 1950 Bedford OB Duple Vista and 1949 Bedford OB 'straight-liner' 29-seater coaches.
A huge floral display surrounded the grand entrance to the palace, with the entire wedding thought to have cost more than £3million.
Murray, meanwhile, enjoyed a workout on the morning of the wedding before walking through the grounds surrounded by groomsmen and guests to get to the palace.
It came days after he officially took the reins from Ashley as the new chief executive of the Fraser Group, with his billionaire father-in-law having stepped down from the role.
Murray dressed in a blue suit with black trimmed jacket and bow tie as he sipped from a champagne glass during the walk.
Tight security was in place to restrict access to the popular site, with guests arriving from late morning ahead of the wedding at around 3pm.
A huge floral display surrounded the grand entrance to the palace, with the entire wedding thought to have cost more than £3million
Two guests are driven through the grounds of Blenheim Palace ahead of the wedding ceremony in a red and white 1965 Alvis TE21 Coupé
Michael Murray, 32, is the son of a Doncaster property baron and former nightclub promoter.
He met the daughter of Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley in Majorca in 2011 and quickly ingratiated himself with the billionaire businessman.
Initially, he started out helping Ashley with some personal property deals before being hired by Frasers to oversee real estate activities.
Murray was then promoted to 'head of elevation' and tasked with modernising the group, revamping its Sports Direct stores and expanding its more upmarket Flannels business.
Widely seen as Ashley's right hand man, he took over his role Ashley's role as chief executive officer of the group the earlier this month after his father-in-law announced he would be stepping down last year.
Ashley has now stepped down to become deputy chairman.
Murray has said he aims to accelerate the group’s strategy to achieve its vision of serving 'customers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands'.
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The Doncaster-born son of a property developer first started helping Sports Direct founder Ashley with personal property deals a few years after he reportedly met the businessman's eldest daughter on vacation in Majorca back in 2011.
The couple are understood to live together in a £10.7m mansion in the affluent district of Belgravia in central London.
Murray was originally hired in 2016 to oversee the Fraser's real estate activities before his promotion to 'head of elevation' in January 2019 - a position in which he earned millions of pounds.
Widely seen as Ashley's right hand man, he took over his role as chief executive officer of the group the earlier this month after his father-in-law announced he would be stepping down last year. Ashley has now stepped down to become deputy chairman.
He is the son of a Doncaster property baron and is a former nightclub promoter.
As of August, the Frasers Group was thought to be worth around £3billion and was operating almost 1,000 shops.
Murray has said he aims to accelerate the group’s strategy to achieve its vision of serving 'customers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands'.
Anna is one of Ashley's three children with interior designer ex-wife Linda.
Ashley has been one of the UK high street's most colourful characters since he founded Sports Direct in 1982.
He has rapidly grown his retail operation in recent years, snapping up a number of distressed British brands including Evans Cycles, Jack Wills and Game.
The company purchased ailing House of Fraser in 2018 after the department store chain collapsed into administration.
Murray was long seen as Ashley's heir apparent after becoming engaged to Anna.
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He previously carried out property deals for the businessman and oversaw an 'elevation' strategy to modernise Frasers Group's shops.
That already resulted in him bagging fees of more than £15m - and he is understood to have been lined up for even bigger sums following his promotion.
If he can successfully more than double Frasers Group's share price to 1500p by October 2025, Murray will be eligible for a bonus payout worth £100m, the company said in an announcement.
Murray's potential windfall will be in addition to a generous starting salary of £1m per year - unlike his soon to-be father-in-law who previously claimed to have never taken a salary from his business.
While Ashley tried to avoid the public eye, Murray often takes to social media to post updates about the business and meetings with other companies.
He recently spent millions on a new central London office for the Fraser Group, while Sports Direct has also had Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish and tennis ace Emma Raducanu featuring in ads.
Guests were also transported in a Late 1950 Bedford OB Duple Vista 29-seater coach from the same Hampshire classic vehicles firm
Murray also last year announced the opening of a 55,000sq ft Flannels flagship store in Sheffield Meadowhall.
And speaking about taking on the role of CEO of the group Ashley, he praised his father-in-law.
He said: 'Mike has empowered me to change the way the group thinks and operates throughout the Elevation Strategy.
'I’m now excited to lead the group into the future, building on our rock solid foundations and our ambition to relentlessly improve and change the game.'