Information about mobile homes for sale

Mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, are assembled in a factory. Each mobile home for sale has to conform to the U.S. governments Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD code), rather than just to the destinations building codes. Each home or segment of the home is labeled with a red tag that is the manufacturers guarantee the home was built to conform to the HUD code. Mobile homes for sale are built on a non-removable steel chassis and transported to the building site on their own wheels. Multi-part units are often put together at the destination.

Can mobile homes for sale be put anywhere?

Mobile homes cannot be placed on any old tract of land. Some towns and communities have restrictions, for cosmetic reasons or otherwise, about where mobile homes can be located. Before purchasing land to locate a mobile home on, research local zoning ordinances, deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, and other documents.

Can mobile homes be moved to another destination?

Mobile homes can be moved, but obviously you will want to take a few precautions. Make sure to use a transport company that either deals only with moving mobile homes or is familiar with the individualities of the construction. Also, consider the zone for which the mobile home was constructed there is a difference between homes built for use in Wisconsin and those built for Florida. Wisconsin homes will need to be protected from the severe cold, snow and other elements, while Florida homes are built in consideration of humidity, high winds, and rain. Therefore, climate differences and the cost of moving the mobile home may make it more practical to sell the home and purchase another at your new location.

Are new mobile homes for sale covered by warranty?

Most manufacturers offer a warranty that covers the home and its systems through a certain period of time. Some appliances (for example, dishwasher, microwave, and so on) may be covered by an individual manufacturer warranty. Before you purchase a mobile home, find out which items are covered by warranty, how warranty repairs are done, and who the warranty is offered through.

A word of caution about mobile homes

Mobile homes usually depreciate in value. While its not true for every mobile home in every instance, mobile homes do not gain value. The land your mobile home is located on could depreciate in value if the surrounding mobile homes are depreciating in value.

Land home packages

Some mobile homes are packaged into a deal that includes the land. If the buyer is confident about the location of the land, this is advantageous because it removes the legwork of finding a mobile home compatible piece of land. If you need a loan or mortgage to finance the purchase, land home packages arent difficult to be approved for, even if you have credit blemishes. However, interest rates can be high. Many people end up paying higher payments for a mobile home than for a traditional home, and traditional homes are considered a better investment.