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Manufactured homes? ? My wife and I went house hunting today. She really fell in love with a manufactured ranch. It is newer (was built in 2001) but it appears to have major problems. There are stains on the ceiling - it appears that the roof may be leaking. When I went into the basement it was flooded in ankle-deep water. I spoke to a roofer today who said that a good roof should last 15 to 30 years depending on the quality of the installation and shingles. He also said it isn't uncommon for basements to sometimes have leaks, but that it certainly isn't normal for a basement to have ankle deep water. Is this typical for manufactured homes, is it common to see half-@ss workmanship like this? Or is this one just a lemon? PS - Its not a cheap manufactured home either. It is actually more expensive than most of the stick homes we've been looking at.

manufactured homes....? Can you tell me the pros and cons of purchasing a manufactured home and the pros and cons of purchasing a used one thank you

Manufactured Homes? My husband and I bought some land and need to put a Manufactored Home on it until the house on the property has been fixed up (roof, floors, walls the works!) But I am having a hard time finding vendors in California who sell NEW double or triple wide trailer homes. Does anyone know of a good dealer in CA? I want a new one becuase after the house on the property in finished I want to sell the Trailer home and get some of the $ back. Any information you have will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!

What do you think of manufactured homes? I think good quality manufactured homes by companies like Palm Harbor and Silvercrest are just as good quality as site-built stick-built homes. Of course the good quality manufactured homes cost a lot more than the cheap ones. Manufactured homes have the advantage of being built inside a controlled environment and away from the weather. They also are built more precisely and are more air-tight than traditional stick-built homes. I think good quality manufactured homes are very nice homes. Opinions?

Are Manufactured Homes a decent way to get into a home? I'm really wanting to get into a place of my own but HATE living in apartments since in my eyes its just throwing away money because rent is about as much as a mortgage payment. However, I don't make much money and houses in the North West are very expensive now. It's impossible to find anything within 20 miles thats within my price range. Even condos are outrageously priced! I've noticed Manufactured Homes for sale thats within my price range and was thinking of getting one and living in it for a few years, after which I could use the money I get from selling it as a decent down payment on a cheap condo. Granted the manufactured home will depreciate a decent amount but I'm hoping I could get at least 75% of what I paid for it pricing it low enough to be attractive to the next buyer. I'll also rent out the other 1 or 2 bedrooms to help soften the payments. My question, is this a viable method since I'm not a rich guy? Or just a waste of time/money?

Whats the difference between Modular and Manufactured When your talking homes? In applying for a home loan Iam told that manufactured homes are often not common loan options but Modular is, how do you know the diffrence? and what is this metal plate suppose to on these homes ,, what am I looking for when looking for this plate

Can anyone give advice on the company Palm Harbor that produces manufactured homes? My fiance and I are looking into buying a manufactured home (not a trailer) as our first home and we are wondering if anyone can give feedback on this company. They have wonderful floor plans and great square footage, but we are worried about their warranties and gaurantees. If anyone knows anything about Palm Harbor Homes, please let me know, any info is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

manufactured homes brands good or bad? I am near the point of purchasing a manufactured home and have narrowed the choices down to the following brands not necessarily in this order: Silver Crest, Skyline, Karsten, Fleetwood, Clayton, Golden West, Kit Homes. I think Fleetwood is at the bottom of the list as the local plant #17 in Woodland Calif. has been decertified by HUD several times over the last few years (Currently decertified). Any one have experiences with any of these brands?

Are Solitaire manufactured homes built good as far as manufactured homes go and what are some other good ones? What are some other brands of manufactured homes-not site built that last and don't have lots of problems and are energy efficient?

Do mobile homes/manufactured homes increase in value if on a permanent foundation and titled with land? We're house hunting and on a very tight budget- under 100,000. We DO NOT want to live in a city, despite is being cheaper and we are REALLY not big on townhouses/row homes. There are two properties we have been looking at - One is is in a BEAUTIFUL area where the land itself would SURELY go up in value over time. It is a single wide mobile home with a stick build permanent addition. This one does not currently have a permanent foundation but we would add one in time if we purchased this. The second one I'm not sure if it considered a mobile or manufactured home. It's in a really nice country area with lots of farmland, and the home is on a permanent foundation already and is in immaculate condition and completely renovated- looks just like a really nice little ranch home, pretty much. Now both properties are titled with the land, and there's very little else at this time to consider because of our budget. My only concern is would the property values go up in either situation?

Can anyone recommend a good manufactured homes company? I am considering purchasing a manufactured home in Florida. Can anyone recommend a good manufactured homes company?

Why are there tires on top of manufactured homes? Traveling through the SW USA and noticed communities of manufactured homes with a multitude of tires covering the roofs. Why?

Manufactured homes always have quick depreciation in value? I have heard from few people that manufactured/mobile homes always loose its value quickly over a time is that true? even though the home is its own land? It is not worth buying? is it a waste of money?

What's the best replacement flooring for manufactured homes? We are looking to install laminate, wood, bamboo, tile or other flooring alternative instead of the sheet goods that will come with our new manufactured home. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations? This flooring will cover the marriage line between the two halves of the unit, which is the area that concerns me the most.

Are all manufactured homes in trailer parks or are some in regular neighborhoods? I live in a very expensive city (San Diego). I plan on being here for a while longer but don't want to piss money away on rent anymore. The only thing I can afford to buy out here is a manufactured home because a decent 500sq ft. condo or townhouse out here won't go for less than $275K (yes I said 500 sq ft ridiculous, I know) and of course if I'm paying a mortgage, I want more room. I grew up in the suburbs and know nothing about this. Any info would be helpful.

why are there gaps on top and on the bottom of the doors on manufactured homes? my manufactured home has gaps on the bottoms and tops of every single door. is this for air circulation? if so why do these kinds of houses need to have air circulating? i want to cover them up so when your trying to go to the bathroom little kids can't just look under the doors. any ideas? thanks.

Are manufactured homes healthy to live in? I am considering renting a manufactured home but I have heard that they are unhealthy. Is this true?

Why is it so hard to find a lender for manufactured homes? I've noticed that lenders are shying away and dropping manufactured home programs. Can anybody tell me why? I am NOT looking for a loan!

Manufactured homes, how much do they cost including delivery and everything for a large double wide? Just want a bar park range. I saw on factory expo a model called atlantis that is 3 bed and 2 bath. Something like that. If you bought a manufactured home before please help me out :)

on average how much do Cousin Gary's manufactured homes cost? Does anyone know about how much cost I could expect for a nice 1600+SF home that is manufactured? VS. the cost of a regular home.

Where can I find ratings for mobile/manufactured homes? My husband & I are looking to buy a new mobile/manufactured home (single-wide). I can't find ANYTHING on the internet that rates the different brands/makers. The only thing I could find was for a book that you had to order. We have found a Fleetwood that we just love, but we wanted to check the ratings on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Do brand new manufactured homes in a park appreciate? I'm about to buy a brand new manufactured home that is about to be put in a park where I rent the space it sits in for a certain amount a month. Now, the area it sits in is right next door to a growing city. Does that mean the value of my manufactured home will appreciate? And as this being my first house ever...do you think purchasing a manufactured home will be a great place to start? Then move onto a bigger house someday? I'm only 22, so everything is still new to me.

Is there a lender that finances manufactured homes? I have had it with my unhelpful loan officer. He has told me and my mom for two months now that he is still in the process of finding a lender who will finance the manufactured home me and my mom want to purchase in the city of Perris, CA. Does anyone out there know of a lending institution that will approve us so that we can purchase this manufactured home? And yes, it is affixed to the ground on a permanent foundation.

Are Cement piers the same as a foundations regarding manufactured homes? I am wanting to get a manufactured home, in a park, funding is tough right now obviously. And Im trying to look into a USDA Rural Development loan. I have many questions I guess, but mainly, are the Section 502 Loans, Direct Loans, available for purchasing a manufactured home that is to be set up in a park? And if so, are the cement piers that go underneath considered a "permanent foundation"? Thanks to anyone that knows anything about this! :)

What's the truth on "manufactured homes"? Is it a trailer? Is it not a trailer? What is the difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home? Does it lose its value as quickly as a mobile home does?

How good are high-end manufactured homes these days? Are they really that much different in quality than traditional stick-built homes?

Does anyone know of manufactured home communities in southeast michigan that have the homes facing the street? I am looking for a community that has homes facing the street like a neighborhood with front and back yards. Also with garages. I'm looking in southeast Michigan and within 30 minutes of Belleville. Thank you.

What is the difference in modular homes and manufactured homes? Both are basically mobile homes.

Where can I find a list of available manufactured homes for sale in the Topeka area? I would prefer listings of available homes that are already built on property. 1 or more acres +/-

what companies refinance manufactured homes? I am looking to refinance my manufactured home (double wide) I recently went through a divorce and would like to get the loan in my name only. I have tried to look for a refinance company online, but I run into a lot of walls because it is a "mobile home." it is on a crawl space, not a full basement. Anyone have suggestions?

What is the difference between modular and manufactured homes? What are some websites also? We live in Washington State, so hopefully websites in that area. I've looked for modular home websites, and i only get websites from the eastern states.

Where could I find affordable manufactured homes north of Houston? I want to buy a home, but dont want to be stuck with a 30 year mortgage or get in over my head of what I can afford. I've seen those double-wides and triple-wide, they are gorgeous! Has anyone bought a new mobile home or do you know of a good company that sells them?

Resale value of log home and manufactured homes? I am looking at a piece of property with a prefabricated home and would like to build a log home on the same lot. What are the resale values for these two types of homes? The closest attraction is a golf course.

What are the best brands of manufactured homes (mobile homes)? I am in the market for a mobile home and I just wanted some insight to which brand is more durable. I am looking for quality- something that will last.

Are the new two-story manufactured homes durable and are they a good investment? I am thinking about Buying a new house.

What are the guidelines for FHA Manufactured HOMES? This is a doublewide - what is underpinning and is it required? Does the doublewide have to be fixed to the ground or can it be sitting on blocks? How does it need to be fixed? Thanks. Please be detailed! I will vote you best answer

Question about double wide Manufactured homes? We are looking at buying a double wide and was looking for any suggestion on brands, what to look for in a home and tips on negotiating prices. Like how much you could get the price down?

are manufactured homes able to be moved from state to state? my husband is in the military, but we want to get a home. also, if you have any names of home companies that would be great!

What is a good business strategy for a Manufactured homes business? Can you provide some details concerning the different business strategies in relation to the Manufacured homes business in specific and the industry in general

What is the best way to advertise my manufactured homes on the internet?

manufactured homes can you tell me the good and bad? Looking to buy one and not sure about all of the pros and cons

I am looking at manufactured homes in CA, I will place the home in a MH park can I use a realestate Mortgage? I have been told it will be a chattel mortgage, apparently they run higher rates. The axle, wheels and draw bar will be removed why is this considered mobile?

What is the average mark up on the price of manufactured homes?

does anyone know of any lenders for manufactured homes already built? I'm looking to buy a house already on propoerty but it's a manufactured home and I need 100% financing. Does anyone know of any lenders that are willing to do this??

Why do manufactured homes depreciate? Is this normal? OMG, the latest nightmare in my quest for home ownership is my insurance company. They said that because my house is manufactured, it decreases in value over the years, and they are only willing to insure in for the current depreciated value, which is only about 1/4 the actual sale price. Is this normal? If so, why? Wouldn't it increase in value like a "real" house?

Are prefab homes worth less than regular homes & decrease in value with time similar to manufactured homes? I'm talking about the really modern looking ones availabe these days like from Maple Homes.

How do I find repo manufactured homes or small houses that are movable?

does anyone know the value of manufactured homes from 1998? or where i could find a site w/ the info for free? I am looking to buy a redman trailer, 14x70, 1998 for 12000 bucks. I was just wondering if that was a good deal?

I need a catchy name for my manufactured homes sales business? Competition is steep, I need something that will reflect lower prices and a name that is short, easy to remember for both my English and Spanish clientele.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of modular/manufactured homes?

What lender does manufactured homes? I have a purchase that needs to close soon and I just can't find that lender. Please let me know if you do know of one.

Anyone know where I can find a roug estimate guide on manufactured homes?? Please help me? Well we are in the process of purchasing a 4.5 acre lot which is beautiful we are wanting to do the manufactured home route. By the way my mother is a real estate agent and I do know that these homes don't hold their value we plan on living here for a long period of time if not indefinatly. I need to know where I can find online a price guide on these homes? How do they get their figures and what not, I am going to be calling in the morning to a few different places but I am a little antsy about the whole thing so I would love to see some price guides. I love in West Virginia but really close to Pittsburgh so if anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Also if someone can suggest a really good manufactured home company I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance i am not looking for a mobile home here is an idea of what i would like http://www.deluxebuildingsystems.com/details.asp?cat=1,2&id=20 not that model but this is what is called a manufactured home where I live I don't know if that is the correct term or not but they look just like houses but are brought in, in 4 or more pieces and then assembled instead of building from ground up

Are manufactured homes elegible for LEED certification? If they are manufactured to meet the requirements from the beggining. Not asking about renovating.

How do I go about finding information on manufactured homes in the Las Vegas area?

Where can I find a free report of the value of Manufactured Homes?

what is the difference between Modular homes & manufactured homes?

Which company makes the best manufactured homes in the Pacific Northwest?

Do you register manufactured homes to DMV? They build them in 2 sections and then they haul them to the site and put it together. It doesn't look anytyhing like a vehicle. It doesn't have wheels, it doens't have motors. Is it true?

I would like to look at some setups of manufactured homes. There is a seller/installer in Klamath Falls, OR,? The Seller/Installer in Klamath Falls, OR, has examples of manu- factured homes you can buy and they will build them for you. I would like to see what is offered to get some idea of what I can have my home looke like. Please contact me to this Seller/installer so I may have a view of some set-ups.

Do you know any bank that loans mortgages to manufactured homes with out a penalty?

Where can you find manufactured homes? I've posted a link below that shows a luxury manufactured home but I can't seem to find any other sites besides that one. Like the ones that several celebrities have in Malibu, CA. Not quite that pricey but in that direction. http://www.palmharbor.com/our_homes/ext-popup.jsp?id=Exterior%20at%20Night

can manufactured homes be two stories? I want to know if you can buy two story modular homes

I want to start investing in bank-owned manufactured homes.? What is the best way to start with little or no money?There are articles that said that it could be done but they really didnt explain exactly how.HELP!!

Is a mobile or manufactured home a good buy in Florida compared to regular homes? I've been looking at home prices and although many homes have been reduced in price it seems that mobile and manufactured homes are much less expensive and I'm wondering if that would be the best investment for someone like myself who doesn't have a lot to invest right now. I also noted that property taxes are next to nothing for these homes and that makes it even more attractive. Do some come with land ownership?

15000 tax credit for manufactured homes? hello my question is does the tax credit count for a manufactured home? and does it have to be new or can it be purchased from another person?

What cost & time considerations are there for Manufactured Homes? for example, on 1 Acre with available city sewer & water?

What is the best manufactured homes company?

Is there a lender that lends 90% on manufactured homes in California? Fico score is in the low 700's and I need a 90% loan on a value of $200,000.

Manufactured homes. Do you live in a double or triple wide, what kind, pros/cons, what kind would you buy now?