Become A Resident

Guide to Buying a Home in Our Community

Guide to Moving Your Own Home into the Community

Buying a Manufactured Home in Our Community vs. Renting an Apartment

Guide to Buying a Home in Our Community

Schedule a tour to explore the available homes and choose your perfect home.

Speak with trusted lenders to get pre-qualified.

Submit your park lease application. (This is separate from the lender approval,

link here: https://coopersq.twa.rentmanager.com/applynow

Once approved, start packing and prepare to move-in!

Guide to Moving Your Own Home into the Community

Contact us to confirm which lots are available and suitable for the size and layout of your home.

Review our community home standards to confirm your home meets requirements.

Select your setup and installation team, including:

  • Setup Contractor
  • Plumber
  • Electrician
  • HVAC installer

 

(We can also provide a list o, pre-approved vendors for work in our community.)

Submit your park lease application

Once approved, we’ll coordinate your move-in date. You’ll be responsible for obtaining county building permits, and once issued, you’re ready to relocate your home to the community.

Buying a Manufactured Home in Our Community vs. Renting an Apartment

Affordable Homeownership in a Lot-Lease Community

Many people assume renting an apartment is the most accessible housing option, but at Hope Mills Estates, owning a manufactured home can actually be more affordable and financially beneficial in the long run. When you purchase a home in our community, you’ll typically pay two monthly costs: your home loan payment (through a lender) and your lot rent.

Own for Less Than Renting

The combined amount of home loan payment + lot rent is typically lower than what you’d pay for rent on a regular apartment in Fayetteville.
Unlike renting, where monthly payments offer no long-term benefit, purchasing a home allows you to invest in your future, gain stability, and build equity.

More Affordable Purchase & Faster Path to Ownership

Manufactured homes are nearly 50% less expensive than traditional site-built homes, which means they require a smaller down payment and allow you to become a homeowner sooner.

More Space, Privacy & Control

Beyond cost, manufactured homes offer space, privacy, and comfort as you live in a standalone home without shared walls. You can enjoy outdoor space and parking directly at your door, and have the freedom to personalize your living environment.

Why residents choose homeownership over renting:

  • Lower monthly payments (home loan payment + lot rent often < apartment rent)

  • Build equity instead of paying someone else’s mortgage

  • Standalone home: no shared walls, more privacy and space

  • Ideal for all life stages (growing family, couples moving in together, downsizing)

  • High-quality craftsmanship which is not impacted by weather or material delays

    since they are built in controlled factory environments

  • Energy-efficient features help reduce ongoing utility costs (insulation, EnergyStar

    appliances, LED lighting, high-performance windows)

    Ultimately, owning a home at Hope Mills Estates isn’t just a more affordable alternative to apartment living, it’s a path toward financial independence, long-term housing stability, and a better quality of life.