We’ve lost a lot of manufactured home builders over the last forty years. In 1977, there were 577 plants building manufactured homes. By 1992, the number had halved to 286 factories. John Grissim, author of the popular Grissim Ratings Guide to Manufactured Homes, states that in 2007 there were only 79 manufactured home builders running 183 … Read more
Every week our attention turns to another state across the country and the resources needed to buy a mobile home in that state. Last week it was all about Buying a Mobile Home in Delaware, and this week our focus is on the resources for potential homeowners when Buying a Mobile Home in Oregon. The … Read more
Linda and her husband recently shared their home transformation with us and we love it! They gave a 1982 Prestige double wide a whole new look. Name: Linda and her husband. Location: Bradenton, FL. Make and Model of Home: 1982 Prestige Double Wide. The Project: Updating and brightening up their 1982 Prestige double wide. Deciding … Read more
It always pays to know what resources are available when making a big purchase. Especially when it’s your family home! From where to find the best dealer, to how to title your home, our series continues this week with a look a Buying a mobile home in Delaware. If you missed last week’s installment, Buying a … Read more
The Spartan Carousel is one of our favorite vintage mobile home models. From the abundance of windows, the cool skylight, and the round kitchen they are everything we hold dear in a vintage trailer design. Finding one of these beauties is rare, but finding three to share with you, is a special treat! Related: Landing the … Read more
It’s been an interesting few weeks, taking a look at what buying a mobile home looks like in the 50 states. Last week, our concentration was on Buying a Mobile Home in Tennessee, and this week its all about Buying a Mobile Home in Missouri. Missouri Mobile Home Statistics According to the US Census, over … Read more
It’s fun to take a look at new home designs and see what the mobile home manufacturers have come up with. This week the latest in our manufactured home design series: The Abigail is in the spotlight. At 1730 square feet, this three bedroom/2 bath mobile home from Clayton Homes is a great representation of a … Read more
Our Mobile Home Living State Guide series continues this week with resources for Buying a Mobile Home in Tennessee. Last week’s installment, Buying a Mobile Home in Maine, offered a look into some beautiful homes available and the homeowner resources you could find there. Buying a Mobile Home in Tennessee By the Numbers Mobile Home Village … Read more
Mobile home decor is a very popular topic at Mobile Home Living. From Shabby Chic Decor, Farmhouse Rustic, to Retro you can find just about every decor style imaginable. This time we share our beach theme decor ideas for your mobile home along with some coastal homes from our archives! Related: Visit our Mobile Home … Read more
It’s that time again, time to share some of our favorite mobile home listings that are for sale online. This month there are 5 hot Summer mobile home listings from Craigslist and Zillow that we found online. Related: Our June 2018 Online Mobile Homes for Sale. 1982 Completely Updated Mobile Home for $53,400 We found … Read more