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Buying a pre-owned mobile home or a brand new manufactured home is daunting but we’re here to help.
The information in this section will help anyone when buying a mobile home.
If you are buying a manufactured home you’ll find expert tips to help choose the right upgrades. We’ve also published articles on the best financing options for new homes.
Pre-owned mobile home buyers can find information on inspection of an older mobile home for damage and how to get the title registered properly.
Mobile Home Living is the only blog that has no affiliation with dealers, builders, parts suppliers, or investors. This blog is published by mobile home owners for mobile home owners.
5 Budget-Friendly Single Wide Mobile Homes for Sale That Wow
There was a time, not so long ago, that finding budget-friendly single wide mobile homes to buy was next to impossible. Realtor sites didn't share listings and Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist weren't as well used as they are now. As you know, those days are long gone. No matter what kind of mobile home you are in the market for, you can…
Our Best Advice for New Manufactured Home Buyers
Buying a new manufactured home is no walk in the park. I wish I could say it's a lot like buying a site-built home but it's not. In fact, it's completely…
Financing for Manufactured Homes: Conventional VS Chattel…
The use of chattel financing for manufactured homes has exploded in recent years. 80% of new manufactured homes purchased in 2015 were titled as chattel. Only…
5 Things to Know Before Visiting a Manufactured Home Dealer
Manufactured homes have come a long way since the 1960s in both design and quality. It is easy to find a manufactured home that fits every need and budget. Models range from the bare basics to top-of-the-line luxury design.
We've shared a ton of great articles about buying mobile and manufactured homes. In this article, we asked a manufactured…
New Manufactured Home Design is Winning Awards
It may not be the Oscars, but for manufactured home builders the Manufactured Housing Institute's Annual Manufactured Home Design Awards are a pretty big deal.…
These 5 Mobile Homes for Sale in Washington are Winners
Technology is awesome. We can jump on a computer, type in a few words, and see some gorgeous mobile homes for sale in any state. Here are our top 5 mobile…
Homeowners Reveal Common Mobile Home Remodeling Mistakes
Mobile home living is a smart housing choice for many but nothing is perfect. In this article, a homeowner shares his story of building a great single wide addition but making some mistakes along the way. His mobile home remodeling mistakes aren't uncommon but most homeowners aren't as willing to share their mistakes as they are their successes.
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Editorial: The Only Reason to Buy a Mobile Home
This editorial is a rebuttal to an article I found on Pinterest titled, ‘The Only Reason to Buy a Mobile Home (Under Any Circumstance).’
Remember how you…
7 Beautiful Bargain Mobile Homes for Less Than 30k
It’s never too hard to find a few beautiful bargain mobile homes for sale on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. These just happen to be our favorites for May…
30 Most Helpful Tips for Manufactured Home Buyers
Buying a new manufactured home is stressful but exhilarating! There are so many decisions to make. Buyers have to choose the home builder, the right dealer, the best model, the perfect floor plan, and their favorite materials and style. That's not including financing, insuring, and installing the home. We've collected our most helpful This article…
