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. Today, we are taking a look at The Arlington by Palm Harbor.  The Arlington is a picture-perfect example of modern manufactured home design. It has a great floor plan, beautiful finishes, and comparable construction features … Read more

What Manufactured Homes and Site-Built Homes have in Common

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Lots of people have an outdated opinion of manufactured homes. Whenever they hear the word mobile or manufactured they conjure up images of small, thin-walled campers that can be pulled behind a vehicle. Does the manufactured home above look like it can be pulled behind anything? The Palm Harbor manufactured home model you see above (and below) … Read more

Manufactured Homes are a Smart Retirement Option

Manufactured Homes are a Smart Retirement Option

Mobile and manufactured homes are great for everyone but they are perfect for two groups: people just starting out in life and retirees.  Retirement is the sweet icing on the cake of life and manufactured homes can help make life even sweeter.  Unfortunately, a lot of us aren’t quite as ready as we need to … Read more

Camper Decorating Ideas: Laura’s 5th Wheel Makeover

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One of the biggest complaints about newer campers and travel trailers is their lackluster decor. Luckily, we feature plenty of makeovers to give you lots of camper decorating ideas! Related:  Gloria’s 1987 Motorhome RV Makeover! The majority of factory-built campers have a drab color palette, with beige and brown being the standard color choices. Combine the lackluster color with … Read more

3 Financing Options When Buying a Manufactured Home

3 Financing Options When Buying a Manufactured Home

The popularity of manufactured homes, or mobile homes, is on the rise. Currently, an estimated 20 million Americans live in a manufactured home. For those looking to get the most for their money, a manufactured home could be the answer. Manufactured homes can cost up to 35 percent less than a comparable site-built home on … Read more

Hey, It’s OK to Live in a Mobile Home!

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The world has changed a lot in the last 30 years. There used to be a set path we were supposed to follow. We were supposed to graduate high school and go to college. Then, we were supposed to graduate from college and get a job in some huge corporation with an IRA, health insurance, and two … Read more

10 Awesome Vintage Travel Trailer Campgrounds

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Why stay in a boring motel when you can stay in a vintage travel trailer surrounded by beauty? The recent surge in popularity of vintage campers, trailers, and mobile homes has paved the path for this new industry. These 10 vintage travel trailer campgrounds are perfect for anyone that appreciates vintage trailers. 10 Great Vintage … Read more

Vintage Mobile Home Series: 1953 Vagabond Trailer

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This 1953 Vagabond Trailer Model 31has been making a stir within the vintage mobile home groups for good reason, it is gorgeous! Vagabond Coach Manufacturing Company hailed from New Hudson, Michigan.They built homes that were considered the Cadillac of trailers and were known for high-quality construction using welded steel frames and aluminum bodies, much like the beloved Spartan Mobile … Read more

Manufactured Home Renovations That Pay You Back

Manufactured Home Renovations that pay you back

Manufactured home renovations aren’t just to be enjoyed in the here and now — you’ll want to make sure they pay back when you eventually go to sell your home. While there are a lot of factors that go into how much your home’s value can increase (market, neighborhood, etc.), some renovations see a bigger … Read more

Modern Manufactured Home Remodel for 1991 Fleetwood Double Wide

In an effort to simplify their lives, Kim Thompson and her husband recently moved into an older double wide and transformed the home with a modern manufactured home remodel. This move allowed the couple to get the beautiful home they wanted without sacrificing style or their environmentally friendly lifestyle. This modern manufactured home remodel is … Read more