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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.

Buying a Mobile Home

Manufactured Home Site-Prep: Soil, Drainage, and Grading

Crystal Adkins Dec 18, 2018 3

The manufactured home installation process is complex - more so than most people realize. It's so complex that manufactured home site-prep and land development must be done by professionals that have been trained, licensed, and bonded in most states. A properly prepared lot is critical for a long-lasting healthy manufactured home. …

Buying a Mobile Home

How to Solve Mobile Home Title Issues

Crystal Adkins Nov 17, 2018 72

In the US, 42 states still use a certificate of title for manufactured homes, just like they do for cars. The biggest problem with mobile home titles as…

Buying a Mobile Home

Exploring New Manufactured Home Design: Clayton’s…

Crystal Adkins Oct 24, 2018 21

With so many choices available for multi-sectional manufactured homes, it’s important for builders to make their double wide home design stand out. Clayton…

Buying a Mobile Home

FHA Loans and Other Manufactured Home Financing Options

Kim Alley Oct 10, 2018 2

Believe it or not, there are a couple of different manufactured home financing options available through government programs. Figuring out what types of manufactured homes are acceptable and how to apply for the FHA loans can be complicated. Programs seem to come and go and eligibility requirements change. This is our attempt to help potential…

Buying a Mobile Home

5 Budget-Friendly Mobile Homes For Sale This Month

Kim Alley Oct 7, 2018 4

There was a time when finding a used mobile home for sale was difficult. Thankfully, the internet changed that. With the popularity of Craigslist, Facebook…

Buying a Mobile Home

10 Gorgeous Manufactured Home Models on the Market Today

Crystal Adkins Sep 16, 2018 2

As we've previously mentioned, manufactured homes are very much a 'get what you pay for' product and that's the beauty of them. You can buy the most basic model…

Buying a Mobile Home

5 Bargain Mobile Homes For Sale that Cost Less than a New Car

Kim Alley Sep 9, 2018 5

Finding cool mobile homes to share is one of our favorite things to do. A valid excuse to look for bargain mobile homes for sale? Yes, please! Not only is it fun to look at mobile homes for sale, it's also inspiring to see mobile homes that have been remodeled and decorated. Related: Check out 5 Hot Summer Mobile Home Listings from last month if…

State Guides

What to Know When Buying a Mobile Home in Colorado

Kim Alley Sep 7, 2018 2

Thinking of buying a mobile home in Colorado? Our state guide series takes a look at the most important information you should know before buying a mobile home…

Buying a Mobile Home

27 Manufactured Home Builders You Should Know About

Kim Alley Aug 29, 2018 7

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 was…

Double Wides

Exploring Double Wide Manufactured Home Designs: The La Sierra

Crystal Adkins Aug 26, 2018 3

We like exploring all the different double wide manufactured home designs available on the market today. Manufactured homes can be customized extensively but it's important that you chose the right manufactured home model to begin with. Once you've chosen the model that meets your needs best, you can further customize the manufactured home…

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