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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by melville jackson Despite of last year’s financial crisis, millions of people still need to have their own homes to live in. For this they need mortgage. written by melville jackson There are specific pockets in the country where custom home builders are carrying out construction of custom homes, particularly for retirement communities, on large scale. written by Nelson Stewart Like any custom-built residence, manufactured homes can have simple, standard designs or can include numerous upgrades, depending on the owner's budget. One example of the new world of home building includes luxuries such as a gas fireplace, stainless steel appliances, soaker tub, double bathroom sinks, a butler's pantry, recessed lighting, and a spacious kitchen with an island. written by RE Writer Replacing furnaces, roofs and the other bits and pieces essential to a comfortable home life costs much less for a mobile than a similarly sized stick-built home. Despite the lower cost, it is quite possible to have the same amount of comfort in a mobile home as a stick-built. written by Matt Barker In the olden days, it used to be that if you were looking for a semi-portable type of home, you were pretty much stuck with the descendants of the original single-wide trailer home or a generic travel trailer. While it is true that the trailer home, or mobile home, has come a long way in the years since they first started there are some interesting alternatives available now. written by Nelson Stewart Mobile homes built before the mid-1970's are less airtight than newer homes. Generally, the leakage areas are distributed all throughout the unit, but in double-wide homes, the joint between the two halves can be a source of significant air leakage. In fact, if you combine all sources, there is an average 12 x 13 in. air gap. written by Matt Barker Prefabricated homes are on the rise and home buyers are taking notice. A prefabricated home is built in a factory, disassembled and shipped to the property where it is erected. More "prefabs" are being purchased as people see that this type of home is a far cry from some of the shoddily constructed buildings of the past. Advantages of the prefabs are their quick construction and installation, the option for "green" materials and construction and the customizability of many models on the market today. Now that they are coming into vogue, prefabs are definitely an option for the property buyer, as more and more lenders are starting to include the purchase and placement of a prefab homes in their mortgage options. written by Lara Sawyer These two different loan types have particularities that define dissimilar loan terms.
written by Nelson Stewart If you're retiring and wanting to downsize your living arrangement, a mobile home park may not be on your list of areas to check out. Mobile home parks sometimes conjure up images of dirty streets and cluttered yards - not anywhere a person who is house- and community-proud would want to live. However, mobile home parks are changing to meet the demands of a growing demographic who want quiet, well-maintained communities where they can live in peace. Due to this transition, here are six great reasons to consider an upscale mobile home community:
1. Affordability written by Nelson Stewart Selling a mobile home often requires less work than a regular home, but the process can still be complicated. In order to get the highest return for your investment it's important to follow a few steps that can make things go more smoothly, and to keep in mind the financing differences between these and traditional homes. written by Nelson Stewart Manufactured homes may be the best-kept investment secret in real estate. While many investors struggle to raise funds and pay taxes for a single high-end property, manufactured home investors can make easy money and gain quick equity on a collection of homes. written by Richard Oliver The first step in placing your manufactured home on an engineered permanent foundation is to own the land upon which the unit sits. Whether the home is located in a resident-owned a Planned Unit Development subdivision (PUD). written by Bo Von Brockdorff The process of building a manufactured home is completely different, from its origin inside a factory to its ultimate destination -- your property. written by Tyler Fawcett A real estate contract is a confusing thing to view if you have need seen one before. These are the documents that have every detail of a home sale and purchase listed on them. These contracts contain a number of different categories and it is important to read over these documents in detail. This will familiarize you with all aspects of the sale and ensure that you are educated on the purchase or sale of your home. written by Dave Brandley With a wide variety of mobile homes on the market today, it is difficult to know what to look for and what manufacturers are reliable. written by Steve Gillman Why buy mobile homes? Don't believe the myths about mobile homes. Did you know you can sometimes build equity faster in a mobile home?
written by Tom Laing Statistics show that there is a spurt in the number of people opting to own and live in mobile homes. For some, selling mobile homes is a business, while for others it is a process for when they prefer to move from a place to another. written by Tom Laing Buying mobile homes is an even better option when it’s placed on land on a concrete slab with a well and full septic system. It will suit those who are looking for inexpensive housing. << previous page 1 next page>> |