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 Singleton, 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 Singleton, 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 Singleton, 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 Singleton, 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 Singleton, SC.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from Singleton Schreiber today offered analysis of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed drinking water standards for "forever chemicals," which are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).PFAS are a growing source of concern for public agencies, businesses, and individuals and increasingly the subject of federal legislation and nationwide litigation. These synthetic chemicals persist in drinking water in more than 2,800 communities thro...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from Singleton Schreiber today offered analysis of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed drinking water standards for "forever chemicals," which are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
PFAS are a growing source of concern for public agencies, businesses, and individuals and increasingly the subject of federal legislation and nationwide litigation. These synthetic chemicals persist in drinking water in more than 2,800 communities throughout the United States and the human body for extended periods of time. While the risks of exposure are not yet fully known, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that prolonged exposure to PFAS can cause cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and increases the risk of asthma and thyroid disease. In addition, the CDC notes that PFAS are extremely persistent in the environment and resistant to typical environmental degradation processes, with the typical half-life of PFAS in the human body lasting from two to nine years.
The EPA's draft regulations proposed a maximum contaminant level (MCL) in a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"). The MCL protects public health because it sets a maximum level of contaminant allowed in drinking water from a public water system. Specifically, the EPA is proposing an enforceable MCL for two PFAS compounds, PFOA and PFOS, at 4 parts per trillion (4.0 nanograms/Liter), which is significantly lower than the previous screening level of 70 parts per trillion. The EPA anticipates that if these regulations are fully implemented, the regulations will reduce tens of thousands of PFAS-attributable illnesses or deaths.
This announcement creates a regulatory burden and expense for many of the nation's public entities and individuals faced with cleaning up PFAS contamination. Mitigating the property impacts of PFAS is a complex and costly undertaking. Properties with PFAS contamination typically require remediation, and finding efficient, cost-effective means of removing PFAS from contaminated water.
"This regulation is an important step that the EPA is taking to address chemicals that cause harm to public health. These new guidelines, together with the nation-wide litigation, will help public entities and individuals that have been harmed by these unsafe chemicals to hold the companies that manufactured them accountable," said Britt Strottman, who leads the public entity practice at Singleton Schreiber.
After these rules become final (likely before the end of 2023), the EPA wants water providers to monitor water supplied to the public, notify the public when PFAS are found in excess to the MCL and reduce the compounds when levels are too high. Litigation for water contamination and other injuries caused by PFAS through Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) has been consolidated in a multi-district litigation (MDL) in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, presided over by Judge Richard M. Gergel (Case No. MDL 2873). Presently there are over 2,000 cases consolidated in the MDL, compromised of public entities and individual plaintiffs seeking damages for cleanup costs and other harm. More than 40 Defendants have been sued in connection with the AFFF litigation to ensure they will be held accountable for the harm they caused, and the first bellwether trials are expected in June 2023. Talks are also underway for global resolution with key PFAS Defendants, including Dupont and 3M.
"This announcement is a major step forward and should aid state and regional oversight agencies in establishing regulations that are more protective of human health and the environment. By working collaboratively with their local counterparts, these new standards will ensure a cleanup of PFAS and provide for clean and safe drinking water for our communities," said Michael Cassidy, a PFAS geologist and hydrologist for Group Delta (a frequent Singleton Schreiber consultant).
Public entities and private individuals that suspect PFAS contamination and exposure should consult with an attorney and have testing and sampling conducted by an expert to determine contamination levels.
About Singleton SchreiberSingleton Schreiber is the "go to" law firm for any municipality involved in high stakes litigation. The firm's attorneys have practiced public law in California for more than two decades in complex, high-profile matters, often obtaining notable results in the process. The firm has deep experience in representing public entities in times of crisis, whether it be massive and destructive wildfires, water contamination (including PFAS issues), and/or the pharmaceutical opioid crisis.
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Kerrie Malyka Singleton graduated from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She earned a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.). In addition, she earned a Certificate in Family Law and completed over 350 Pro-Bono (legal volunteer) hours throughout her matriculation at Howard University School of Law. The law school boasts high prestige where it ranks #1 amongst Historically Black Law Schools.While attending Howard University School of Law, Singleton continued her mission to make a change in the world throu...
Kerrie Malyka Singleton graduated from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She earned a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.). In addition, she earned a Certificate in Family Law and completed over 350 Pro-Bono (legal volunteer) hours throughout her matriculation at Howard University School of Law. The law school boasts high prestige where it ranks #1 amongst Historically Black Law Schools.
While attending Howard University School of Law, Singleton continued her mission to make a change in the world through outreach and civic engagement. She served as the President of the Education Law Society and Coordinator of Howard Law Academy. Singleton was also an active member of the Howard Public Interest Law Society and the Black Law Student Association. She also committed countless hours to her work in the Child Welfare and Family Justice Clinic.
Singleton is a 2017 graduate of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude- highest honors. While at the University of South Carolina, Singleton became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Theta Gamma Chapter.
Singleton is also a proud native of Greeleyville. She is a 2014 “War Eagle” graduate of C. E. Murray High School wherein she graduated valedictorian.
Singleton always holds her experience as a former educator near and dear to her heart. She committed herself to her work in both Williamsburg and Berkeley County School Districts and Tender Bears’ Daycare & Learning Center in Greeleyville as an early childhood teacher, prior to attending Howard University School of Law.
Singleton is the daughter of Dr. Kerry (Tracey) Singleton of Greeleyville and Debra Bell Mitchum of North Charleston. She is the granddaughter of Sam and Jannie Woods Singleton of Greeleyville; Michelle Bell Chandler of Goose Creek; and the late Edward (Rachel) Taylor of Hemingway. She is the great-granddaughter of Deacon Roosevelt and Magalene Woods of Kingstree and the late Eunice Estelle Singleton Hart. In addition, she is the sister of Kerry D. Singleton, Jr. and Shatequa (Jamal) Gamble Ursery of Dothan, Alabama.
Singleton stated “I am extremely grateful for my family, friends, community members, and former coworkers for their support and assistance throughout my studies. It wasn’t easy but with God, all things are possible! I would also like to thank God for his grace, mercy, and guidance throughout this rigorous process.”
Singleton will be fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a lawyer, where she plans to advocate for youth and people of underrepresented communities.
Geraldine Singleton has been making free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for nearly 40 years. Now, she's preparing a feast for New Year's.SUMTER, S.C. — One Sumter woman is hoping to help the community by providing free meals for the New Year's holiday.Geraldine Singleton, 77, has worked to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving ...
Geraldine Singleton has been making free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for nearly 40 years. Now, she's preparing a feast for New Year's.
SUMTER, S.C. — One Sumter woman is hoping to help the community by providing free meals for the New Year's holiday.
Geraldine Singleton, 77, has worked to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving and Christmas for nearly 40 years.
Now, she's preparing a feast for the new year.
"I just like helping people and giving. That’s just a part of me," Singleton said. "Nobody ever thinks about giving the homeless or the seniors a New Year's dinner. Some of them not able to cook, you know, all that the collard greens and the peas and all that, and so I thought about it and the spirit just led me to do a New Year's dinner this year."
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Due to COVID-19, things will be scaled down.
Rather than hosting at the Southside Boys & Girls Club, she will serve about 200 meals from her home Saturday, January 1.
"I’m sitting down cutting up some collard greens. I said, 'Well Lord, here we go again,' and then I get through cutting them up and I say, 'Oh, well, Lord, you done got ‘bout all of them cut up,'" Singleton said. "I just got a little bit left. So, I say, 'God, do the most of it.' I say, I look around and say, 'Good Lord, I don’t know how I got all this done.' I say, 'Thank you, Lord, you done it.'"
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Meals will be served Saturday afternoon. Those in need of a meal are asked to call Singleton in advance at 803-775-2047 or 757-234-1432.
The South Carolina High School League’s football championship games appear to be switching locations for the 2023 season.In an email sent earlier this month by S.C. High School League commissioner Jerome Singleton to the state’s athletic directors and superintendents, the league listed “tentative” plans for moving the championship games to South Carolina State’s Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg.S.C. State hosted the Class A championships from 2006-09. when the state’s smallest classificati...
The South Carolina High School League’s football championship games appear to be switching locations for the 2023 season.
In an email sent earlier this month by S.C. High School League commissioner Jerome Singleton to the state’s athletic directors and superintendents, the league listed “tentative” plans for moving the championship games to South Carolina State’s Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg.
S.C. State hosted the Class A championships from 2006-09. when the state’s smallest classification had two divisions.
At April’s SCHSL executive committee meeting, Singleton said the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium and S.C. State both showed interest in wanting to host this fall’s state football championships.
“Cost is the biggest factor,” Singleton said of USC’s willingness to host. “They are seeing if they can cut the costs. Then that becomes an option. I will know this within a couple of weeks.”
The State reached out Tuesday to Singleton to seek new comments about the league’s plan to play the games at S.C. State.
All five S.C. High School League football championships were played at Benedict College in 2021 and 2022, and were spread out over three days.
In 2020, games were held at Spring Valley High School and Benedict College with limited fan capacity because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From 2012-19, the championships were played at two sites, both Williams-Brice Stadium and Benedict. Before 2012, Williams-Brice was the host site for all the games.
Moving to Oliver Dawson Stadium gives the championships a bigger venue than Benedict. According to S.C. State’s website, the stadium’s capacity is 22,000, compared with Benedict’s 13,000 seats.
Football won’t be the only state championships switching locations for this season.
In April, the SCHSL executive committee voted 11-2 in favor of hosting the semifinals (Upper State and Lower State) and state basketball championships at a single location. The email from Singleton indicated that those games are tentatively set for the Florence Center.
The previous two years, the Upper State championships were held at Bob Jones University in Greenville, the Lower State championships at Florence Center and the state championships at USC Aiken (3,500-4,100 capacity).
Florence Center’s capacity is 7,686 for basketball.
“They have put together a great offer,” Singleton said of Florence Center in April. “I don’t know if we have a place more centrally located that we can have the size it has. We need somewhere between six and eight thousand (seats).”
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Roslyn Singleton, a Charlotte woman whose battle with brain cancer stole the hearts of millions around the country, died on Tuesday, her husband Ray Singleton confirmed in an Instagram post.Singleton ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Roslyn Singleton, a Charlotte woman whose battle with brain cancer stole the hearts of millions around the country, died on Tuesday, her husband Ray Singleton confirmed in an Instagram post.
Singleton caught the attention of millions when Ray posted a viral video a few years ago singing to Roz, a two-time cancer survivor.
From there the couple began gaining an online, eventually appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and America's Got Talent.
Ray Singleton posted the following message after his wife's passing:
"Our wife earned her wings yesterday while peacefully sleeping right at home where she wanted to be.
This road ahead is going to be INCREDIBLY long & difficult! She taught us all SOMETHING…She’s where we’re all trying to get one day so no need to be sad! Now we celebrate her legacy, her impact, her story & HER SPIRIT!"
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A public viewing for Roz Singleton is set to be held Friday, Nov. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at First Calvary Baptist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
A Celebration of Life service is set to be held at West End Baptist Church in Rock Hill on Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m.
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