Meet the Factory: TRU Homes for Marion County, AL Buyers

10/26/2026

If you live in Hamilton or anywhere in Marion County, Alabama, and you're shopping for a manufactured home, it helps to know who actually builds it. Horse Creek Homes, a manufactured home retailer in Dora, west of Birmingham, sells homes from TRU Homes and several Clayton home lines. This post walks through who those builders are, what the newest TRU Origin homes include, and what the current models at Horse Creek Homes are listed at, so you can compare with confidence before you make the drive.

Who builds TRU Homes

TRU Homes is a brand of Clayton Home Building Group, which is based in Maryville, Tennessee. According to Clayton, TRU launched in 2012 as a segment of more affordable homes, and Clayton describes TRU as the most affordable of its off-site built homes. In a 2022 release, Clayton said six of its 40 home building facilities are dedicated to building only the TRU brand, and that TRU is an ENERGY STAR partner (Clayton newsroom).

There's a Marion County connection, too. In a December 2017 release, Clayton said it had added its sixth TRU facility, in Hackleburg, Alabama, to the TRU Homes portfolio that October (Clayton newsroom). Hackleburg is just up the road from Hamilton. Clayton doesn't publish which plant builds each individual home, so if it matters to you where your specific floor plan is built, ask the Horse Creek Homes team to check before you order.

What's in the TRU Origin collection

In September 2025, Clayton introduced the TRU Origin collection, a line of modern manufactured homes named after tree varieties. Clayton says the same specifications apply across every Origin model, including:

• Eight-foot sidewalls with flat ceilings
• Rolled-edge countertops
• DuraCraft® Solutions hardwood cabinet boxes
• Upgraded window casings

Clayton says Origin homes are built at all of its TRU home building facilities and sold through more than 800 retail partners (Clayton newsroom). Horse Creek Homes is one place in central Alabama where you can see those plans and prices.

TRU Origin homes at Horse Creek Homes

These are the TRU Origin models currently featured with public prices on the Horse Creek Homes website:

Elm — $46,900. Two bedrooms, one bath, 737 sq ft, 14' x 56'. A compact single-section home for a first home, downsizing or a smaller lot. See the Elm.

Dogwood — $49,900. Two bedrooms and two full baths in 790 sq ft, 14' x 60'. Handy if you want a second bathroom without moving up to a bigger footprint. See the Dogwood.

Aspen — $58,900. Three bedrooms, two baths, 1,140 sq ft, 16' x 76'. A wider single-section home with room for a family. See the Aspen.

Maple — $72,900. Three bedrooms, two baths, 1,264 sq ft, 28' x 48'. The multi-section option in the Origin lineup at Horse Creek Homes. See the Maple.

Prices are what the Horse Creek Homes site lists today and can change, so confirm the current price and what it covers with the office before you plan your budget.

Other Clayton homes on the lot

TRU isn't the only builder in the Horse Creek Homes lineup. Their catalog also includes Clayton homes from lines such as Clayton Addison, Clayton Epic and Southern Energy Homes. One example is the Cadence, listed under the Clayton Addison Tempo series at $103,900, with four bedrooms, two baths and 1,580 sq ft in a 28' x 60' footprint (see the Cadence).

Clayton has said its facility in Addison, Alabama, builds Southern Energy Homes and Cavalier brand homes as well as CrossMod homes (Clayton newsroom). Horse Creek Homes lists Clayton Addison among its suppliers, so some of the homes in its catalog are built right here in Alabama.

You can browse everything Horse Creek Homes offers, from TRU single-sections to larger Clayton multi-section homes, on their homes page.

Questions to ask about any factory-built home

Whichever builder you choose, a few questions will save you headaches later, whether you're placing a home in Hamilton, Guin, Winfield or out in the county:

What does the price include? Ask whether delivery, setup, skirting, steps and utility connections are included or extra, and get it in writing.

What warranty comes with it? Horse Creek Homes says every home it sells is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer's warranty, with extended options available. Ask to see the warranty terms for the exact home you're considering.

Who handles site work? Horse Creek Homes says it works with licensed professionals to coordinate installation, site preparation and utility connections, which is worth discussing early if your land in Marion County needs clearing, a driveway or a septic system.

Is a land-and-home package an option? Horse Creek Homes offers turnkey land-and-home packages and home-plus-ground-rent options, which can be simpler than buying land and a home separately.

How will I pay for it? Their financing page is a good starting point before you visit.

Visit Horse Creek Homes in Dora

Horse Creek Homes is at 1874 Horsecreek Blvd, Dora, AL 35062, west of Birmingham, and showings are by appointment. Call (205) 623-6072 to set up a time to walk through TRU and Clayton homes, browse the full catalog, or send a message through the contact page. If you're coming from Hamilton or elsewhere in Marion County, let the team know which floor plans you want to see so they can have the details ready.