Articles about Manufactured Homes Financing

UPDATED 30 OCT, 2017

The costs of owning a manufactured home do not end with the delivery of the home sections. The ongoing costs of making a manufactured home livable include taxes for the land and for the home, and utility hookups.

To the question “do mobile homes pay property taxes?” the answer is sure they do with some regulation rates depending on the location.

Mobile, manufactured, modular and park homes are similar in many respects, but they are different in other ways. While all four offer affordable quality housing with many options available for buyers and a quick build time, there are several other important differences which we will explore in this article.
Let’s explore modular vs manufactured home ideas and details.

Many people believe that affordable housing is out of their economic reach because mortgages on site-built homes are more difficult to obtain now. But they forget about manufactured homes that are cheap and of the highest quality.

This article discusses the many laws and regulations that govern the installation of manufactured housing in the state of Washington.

New Mexico has developed and implemented by law some of the most stringent requirements for the installation of manufactured housing. While comparisons can be made to other states, New Mexico’s laws are more consumer oriented.

Oregon has developed and implemented by law some of the most stringent requirements for the installation of manufactured housing both in parks created for installing multiple manufactured homes and on private land. This article will walk you through building codes, regulations, and requirements that you need to know when considering the purchase of a manufactured home in Oregon. 

This article discusses everything you need to know regarding the codes, regulations and other requirements that are applicable to the purchase and installation of manufactured homes in Arizona.

Several options exist for setting a manufactured home. An existing piece of land, a manufactured home park, or selecting and purchasing a new property. This article discusses important considerations on how to prepare land for setting a manufactured home.

If you are considering placing your manufactured home on a property that you plan on buying, we have prepared some suggestions for doing this in an efficient manner and with the greatest protection for your home. Many people prefer the privacy afforded by their own land rather than the manufactured home park which provides a social setting that may not be the desired living arrangement. Before deciding on a private land setting, you might want to visit manufactured home parks in the area to see what living in these parks offers.

A manufactured home will create a wonderful family life when it meets the needs of the family. A good floor plan is essential for providing the space that a family needs to live effortlessly. Manufactured homes have attracted many architects and designers who are competing to provide buyers with choices. The result has also been many new trends in the interior design of manufactured homes. Buyers can be assured of finding a floor plan to meet their needs and a floor plan that is the same as they will find in a site-built home.