For Homebuyers

Buying a home involves more than choosing a floor plan. Your budget, your property, your household’s needs, and local requirements all shape the decision. NM Home Solutions helps you work through each of them, from the first question to move-in day.

Santa Fe style manufactured home in New Mexico

Smart, Affordable Housing Starts Here

Factory-built homes make it possible to own a high-quality home without the high cost. Manufactured and modular homes are built efficiently, using streamlined construction and bulk purchasing that keep prices down. That can mean more space, better finishes, and a more predictable final cost than traditional construction. For many New Mexico families, it is one of the most affordable paths to a brand-new home.

How We Work With Buyers

Carl Ulibarri is a licensed manufactured housing salesperson with Zia Factory Outlet. That license allows us to provide home quotes and handle your purchase directly, while bringing a consultant’s perspective to the questions that matter early: home size and layout, site conditions, local requirements, accessibility needs, and long-term operating costs.

You do not need to be part of a housing assistance program to work with us. We welcome individuals and families purchasing on their own.

Carl Ulibarri, co-owner of NM Home Solutions
Zia Factory Outlet logo
Zia Factory Outlet locations in New Mexico

Zia Factory Outlet is a locally owned Santa Fe dealership with more than 30 years of service, and its own crews handle delivery and installation. Through Zia, we can quote homes from a range of leading manufacturers, so you can compare styles, floor plans, and price points in one place.

Manufactured home brands available through Zia Factory Outlet
Home brands available through Zia Factory Outlet
Zia Factory Outlet sales lot in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Zia Factory Outlet sales office with accessible ramp

Manufactured vs. Modular Homes

Manufactured homes are built to the federal HUD Code and delivered on a permanent chassis. Modular homes are built in a factory to the same state and local building codes as site-built homes and are set on a permanent foundation. Each has advantages depending on your property, budget, financing, and local zoning, and we will help you compare them.

Kitchen and living area in a new manufactured home
Living room in a new Clayton manufactured home

Replacing an Older Manufactured Home

Replacing an existing home means fitting a new home to the site you already have. That can involve removing the old unit, updating utility connections, meeting setup and foundation requirements, and permitting. We help you understand what is involved and plan each step.

New Homes With Accessibility Features

If you or someone in your household has mobility needs, those needs should be part of the conversation from the beginning. We help you choose a new home with accessibility features suited to the resident, supporting independence and aging in place. Available features depend on the manufacturer and model, so we discuss them during home selection.

Energy-Efficient Homes

Have questions about efficiency? We are happy to explain the options available in today’s homes and what they can mean for your monthly costs. Explore energy-efficient homes →

Thinking About a Casita or ADU?

A small factory-built home can add space for family, create rental income, or give you a place to downsize on your own property. Learn about ADUs and casitas →

How to Get Started

Tell us:

  • Where you would like to place the home, and whether you already have property
  • Whether this is a new purchase or a replacement
  • Your preferred size, layout, and general budget
  • Any accessibility needs or timing considerations

Still exploring? That is fine. We will start with what you know and help you identify the next questions.

Home sales are conducted through Zia Factory Outlet. Carl Ulibarri is a licensed New Mexico manufactured housing salesperson with Zia Factory Outlet.