Getting a Reverse Mortgage on a Manufactured Home

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If you are like me, you are only familiar with the term “reverse mortgage” because of the commercials on TV. After seeing Alan Thicke talking about the benefits of a reverse mortgage for the hundredth time, I decided to do a little research. I was particularly interested in what a reverse mortgage was, why they … Read more

The Brilliance of Making Additional Principal Payments

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Please welcome Suzanne and Dave!  They are kindly sharing their experiences making additional principal payments on their manufactured home mortgage, and you won’t believe how much money they are saving! Related: More Information Regarding the Factors Involved In Mobile Home Financing. What is an Amortization Schedule? You probably know that, when you borrow money from … Read more

Is a Manufactured Home Right for You?

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You’ve followed the financial guru’s advice to increase your credit score and have saved up a good down payment. You are finally ready to make one of the most important decisions of your life, buying a new home. Now is the time to decide Is a Manufactured Home Right for You? Deciding to buy a new home … Read more

6 Mobile Home Maintenance Tips Every Owner Should Know

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Just like a site-built home, a mobile home needs routine maintenance and inspections to keep it in top shape. The following mobile home maintenance tips can help you keep your home healthy and beautiful. Mobile homes are pre-fabricated structures that were built in a factory before July, 1978. We love factory built homes because they are less expensive than a home … Read more

Transporting a Mobile Home: Find the Right Mobile Home Mover

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Transporting a mobile home and finding the right mobile home mover can be a bit tricky. Mobile homes offer great affordability and convenience but they are not as easy to move as most people think. You cannot just hook up a mobile home and pull it like you can a camper. Transporting a mobile home requires careful planning, … Read more

How to Buy Mobile Home Insurance at the Best Rates

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Mobile home insurance is an important topic for homeowners. In today’s uncertain world, any major purchase you make should be covered by insurance. A mobile home or manufactured home is no exception. While certain risks associated with owning a mobile or manufactured home may be slightly different than those associated with a traditional home, there … Read more

2016’s Best New Manufactured Home Design Winner

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In this article we’re taking a look at 2016’s best new manufactured home design winner, The Hillcrest IV from Champion Homes. We’ve also interviewed an industry insider about new manufactured home construction methods, helpful buying tips, and trends we can expect to see in the future. Why You Should Consider a New Manufactured Home  New manufactured homes rival site-built homes … Read more

9 Easy Steps To Buying a New Manufactured Home

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Buying a new manufactured home is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Nearly a third of all single family homes bought in recent years are manufactured homes. It is essential to understand that buying a new manufactured home is different from traditional home buying. Our hope is that … Read more

How to Find the Best Manufactured Home Floor Plan

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A manufactured home floor plan is an invaluable tool for potential home buyers. In the US alone, there are dozens of manufactured home builders offering hundreds of different models. Using information provided on the model’s floor plan can help buyers determine the best home for their needs quickly and easily. …the floor plan is a treasure map, written in … Read more

Featured Manufactured Home Model: The Arlington by Palm Harbor

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Most new manufactured home models on display at dealerships have been professionally decorated so they are a great resource for decorating and remodeling ideas. That’s why we’ve decided to feature a new model on a regular basis – to share the new features available in present-day manufactured homes and provide ideas that can help you with your own manufactured home … Read more