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  • How to Buy a Mobile Home with Bad Credit
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    How to Buy a Mobile Home with Bad Credit

    ByCrystal Adkins December 5, 2014June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Buying and Selling

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    Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Home Parks

    ByCrystal Adkins September 25, 2014February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Buying and Selling

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    The Top 4 Reasons for Manufactured Home Complaints

    ByCrystal Adkins August 14, 2014March 31, 2018 Updated onMarch 31, 2018 Buying and Selling

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    Buying and Selling Remodeling Ideas

    Selling Your Manufactured Home: What Buyers Look For

    ByCrystal Adkins June 20, 2014February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Buying and Selling, Remodeling Ideas

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    Buying and Selling Helpful Information and Resources

    How Manufactured Homes Are Constructed

    ByCrystal Adkins January 23, 2014June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Buying and Selling, Helpful Information and Resources

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    Buying a Manufactured Home: Warranties and How to Handle Issues After the Sell

    ByCrystal Adkins December 8, 2013February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Buying and Selling

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    Avoiding Issues During a Manufactured Home Purchase

    ByCrystal Adkins October 14, 2013June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Buying and Selling

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  • 5 Tips for Buying & Moving Into a Mobile Home
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    5 Tips for Buying & Moving Into a Mobile Home

    ByCrystal Adkins June 28, 2012February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Buying and Selling

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  • Caveat Emptor, Let the Buyer Beware
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    Caveat Emptor, Let the Buyer Beware

    ByCrystal Adkins June 13, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Buying and Selling

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    Buying a Mobile Home: They Can and DO Appreciate!

    ByCrystal Adkins June 10, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Buying and Selling

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  • Manufactured Homes for Sale: The Price Guessing Game
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    Manufactured Homes for Sale: The Price Guessing Game

    ByCrystal Adkins June 6, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Buying and Selling

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FAQ about Factory-Built

What is a Mobile Home?

The term mobile home refers to homes built on a steel chassis inside a factory before June 15, 1976, when the federal HUD Code took effect.

What is a Manufactured Home?

A manufactured home is a home built on a steel chassis in a factory after June 15, 1976 and meets the federal HUD Code for construction, safety, and durability.

So, what exactly is the HUD Code?

The HUD Code is the federal standard that regulates manufactured home construction, safety, and quality. It increased the construction quality and safety standards of all factory-built homes in the US.

Wait, how many Americans live in factory-built homes?

Nearly 22 million people live in a factory-built home in the United States. Yes, really! 22 million yet we have no books, magazines, or TV shows specifically for our homes. Mobile Home Living is changing that soon though. Stay tuned!

How Many Mobile Home Parks Are in the U.S.?

An estimated 44,000 to 50,000 mobile home parks operate across the U.S.

Can Manufactured Homes Appreciate in Value?

Yes, manufactured homes can appreciate, especially when they are placed on owned land and classified as real property.

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