Older manufactured homes are far less expensive to buy than a new mobile home, and a fraction of the cost of a site-built home. Whether you plan to live in the home, flip it, or buy it as a rental...
Category: Comparison
Mobile Home Foundation Types Explained: Pier, Slab, and Basement Guide
Introduction I have spent over two decades in the trenches of the manufactured housing industry. During that time, I have flipped more than 100 properties. I have seen homes that settled so poorly...
Should I Buy A Single-Wide Or Double-Wide Manufactured Home?
As with most things in life, there are pros and cons for each, and most of it depends on your budget and what the home will be used for. Will you be living in the house? Will it be a rental dwelling?...
What Is The Difference Between A Trailer, A Mobile Home, A Manufactured Home, And A Modular Home?
Names of items tend to progress as time goes on. It isn't any different with manufactured homes. But, as time has moved forward with these homes, there have been some very distinct differences as...
Mobile Home Plumbing Materials by Year: The Definitive Guide (1970s–2026)
Introduction If you are looking at a mobile home built between 1978 and 1995, stop looking at the kitchen cabinets and start looking under the sink. If you see gray pipe, you don't have a plumbing...
Buying and Installing a New Manufactured Home: The Complete 2026 Cost & Setup Guide
Introduction Buying and installing a new manufactured home is one of the most effective strategies to secure high-quality, affordable housing in today's inflated real estate market. Whether you...

