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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
When it comes to mobile home community living you can expect to receive benefits you won’t find on private land or in other multi-family housing. Let’s go through some basics of mobile home community living. The Basics of Mobile Home Community Living Mobile home communities first and foremost rent lots. The […]
Meet Pam Willis, a fellow homeowner in the process of updating her vintage mobile home. We are honored to have her contribute to MHL! Today, she discusses her experience with a Federal Pacific Electric Panels (breaker box). These panels were used extensively between 1950 and 1990. Federal Pacific Electric Panels Little did we know […]
In September 2011, I started Mobile Home Living. I bought the domain name, published through a free blogging platform called Blogger, and had no idea what I was doing. Looking back, it’s hilarious how naive and uneducated I was about the manufactured housing world and blogging in general. How this site eventually found its […]