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    How World War II Created the Mobile Home Stigma

    ByCrystal Adkins May 30, 2022June 23, 2026 Updated onJune 23, 2026 Editorials, Lifestyle

    How WWII transformed trailers into wartime housing—and sparked the mobile home stigma that shaped America’s housing history.

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    7 Facts About Mobile Homes You Probably Don’t Know

    ByCrystal Adkins November 22, 2021June 19, 2026 Updated onJune 19, 2026 Helpful Information and Resources

    Discover 7 surprising facts about mobile and manufactured homes, from storm safety to state rankings, and bust common myths today.

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  • Editorial: Why the Industry Hates the Term Mobile Home
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    Editorial: Why the Industry Hates the Term Mobile Home

    ByCrystal Adkins May 22, 2020March 2, 2026 Updated onMarch 2, 2026 Editorials, Manufactured Home Industry News

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    Editorial: The 7 Best Characteristics of Mobile Homeowners

    ByCrystal Adkins August 15, 2019April 9, 2026 Updated onApril 9, 2026 Editorials

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    Editorial: The Only Reason to Buy a Mobile Home

    ByCrystal Adkins May 28, 2019June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Editorials

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  • Mobile Home Myths and Misinformation that Needs to End Today
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    Mobile Home Myths and Misinformation that Needs to End Today

    ByCrystal Adkins June 19, 2017June 15, 2026 Updated onJune 15, 2026 Buying and Selling, Helpful Information and Resources

    Bust the biggest mobile home myths with facts about safety, equity, financing, and modern manufactured homes built for today’s families.

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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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