The U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development (HUD) tells us that the manufactured homes built today have a life expectancy of 30 to 55 years; of course depending on how well they are...
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“Mobile Home”! Just the name alone sounds like you should be able to easily hitch it up and haul it off to a new location. This was easier back in the early days when the homes were much smaller....
How Long Do Mobile Homes Last? The Brutal Truth About Realistic Lifespans
Introduction I have spent the last 20 years crawling under chassis and inspecting roof bows. I have flipped over 100 manufactured properties. I have seen units from the 1960s that look pristine...
What Is The Difference In Construction Between Manufactured Homes and Site-Built Homes?
When it comes to making a decision on the type of home you’d like to live in, there are several concerns most people have. The cost of the home is a major factor, but, beyond cost, the quality of...
Because manufactured homes travel the highways, on their on chassis en route to the home-site, most states classify a manufactured or mobile home as a motor vehicle. As a “motor vehicle” the home...
If you’re planning on buying or selling a mobile (manufactured) home, then a home inspection is invaluable in making sure the rights decisions are being made and that the transaction can go...