Is it a Mobile Home or Manufactured Home?

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We’re putting the question, is it a mobile home or a manufactured home, to rest once and for all. The terms ‘mobile home‘ and ‘manufactured home‘ have been the subject of great controversy. Because of that, we wanted to make sure everyone understood exactly what the terms mean and why the industry puts so much importance … Read more

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

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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

Upgrades that Will Reduce Mobile Home Heating Costs

Mobile homes are an inexpensive and efficient place to live for individuals and families alike. However, despite their many benefits and affordability, older mobile homes aren’t always so efficient when it comes to home energy needs. Here are a few upgrades that will help reduce mobile home heating costs. A mobile home can overheat in … Read more

The Brilliance of Making Additional Principal Payments

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

Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Home Steps

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Recently, I have received a couple of emails asking about mobile home steps and smaller porches or platforms. While we do have a couple of popular articles titled 45 Great Manufactured Home Porch Designs and 9 Beautiful Manufactured Home Porch Ideas, they  cover larger decks and porches. This article will focus on mobile home steps or stairs with small platforms only. … 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