A Manufactured Home Installation Horror Story

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Pat didn’t want much. Close to retiring after decades of working, she was ready to leave the noisy congested city and relax in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. She dreamed of a small single wide and just enough yard for a garden. She figured it couldn’t be too difficult to do; People buy and install manufactured homes … Read more

Our 10 Favorite Craigslist Manufactured Home Listings in July 2017

our 10 favorite craigslist manufactured home listings in july 2017 - rancho mirage double wide

It was tough to narrow our search down to our 10 favorite Craigslist manufactured home listings in July 2017! There are some beautiful homes at great prices out there. We’ve found some gorgeous homes sitting on their own private property and a few in some great communities. We also threw one resident-owned community and a … Read more

10 Smart Upgrades to Make When Buying a New Manufactured Home

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These smart upgrades to make when buying a new manufactured home will get you the best home for the best price. We’ll help you understand where to spend your money so that you get quality home at a fair price. Buying a new home is a complex, stressful, and exciting ordeal. In this article, we … Read more

Should You Buy an Older Mobile Home and Remodel It?

1984 conner single wide mobile home remodeled front view from street should you buy an older mobile home and remodel it

The short answer to the question ‘should you buy an older mobile home and remodel it?’ is yes. You absolutely should buy an older mobile home and remodel it if you can find a home with a sound structure and you can do some of the updates yourself. If you like the idea of living … Read more

Moving Into Your New Mobile Home Doesn’t Have to be Stressful

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Moving into your new mobile home doesn’t have to be stressful. These tips will help you organize your stuff, pack it easily and efficiently, and make the first night in your new home easier. Of course, it’s best to make preparations beforehand because moving into your new mobile home could take weeks or even months … Read more

9 Awesome Craigslist Mobile Home Ads from June 2017

great craigslist mobile home ads found in june 2017

Last month we came clean about our hobby of surfing real estate ads. Turns out, a lot of us daydream about a new home while browsing Zillow and Craigslist. It’s a great way to get decorating ideas for manufactured homes, to see how other people live, and learn more about the housing market. It’s good to … Read more

Ending Mobile Home Myths and Misinformation

ending mobile home myths and misinformation

Mobile home myths, misinformation, and stereotypes have robbed many people of the opportunity to live in more affordable housing. They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know about Mobile Homes People don’t know what they don’t know about manufactured homes. Last they probably heard were these homes are dangerous death traps and only poor people and … Read more

10 Great Craigslist Mobile Homes Found in May 2017

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I’ve always enjoyed walking through a neighborhood and looking at homes. I’ll imagine the home’s layout or how I would decorate it or even what the family is like that lives there. I suppose it sounds a bit creepy but I don’t think I’m alone since home decor blogs and HGTV are so popular. Naturally, I love home tours online … Read more

Manufactured Home HUD Tags, Labels, Serial Numbers, and Data Plates

example of a hud construction code label for a manufactured home

Manufactured home HUD tags and data plates are needlessly confusing and hard to understand. There are several words used to describe each thing and the words used doesn’t necessarily make much sense. Add a serial number and a certification number into the mix and you have an even more confusing mess.  Hopefully, this article will … Read more

Manufactured Home Inspection: Why, What, and How Much

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Anyone in the process of buying or selling a manufactured home needs to invest in a manufactured home inspection. Admittedly, home buyers will likely get the most benefit from an inspection, but they can be just as beneficial to a seller. In this article, we are going to cover the basics of a manufactured home … Read more