Buying a new manufactured home is very different from buying a site-built home because the buyer usually has fewer built-in protections and must arrange their own representation, installation, and inspection. The article recommends hiring three independent professionals—an agent, an installer, and an inspector—to help protect the buyer’s interests and ensure the home is properly built, installed, financed, and insured.
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