Tag Archives: Mobile Homes

Mobile Homes Built Before 1988 Can Be Death Traps

The storms, and tornado’s produced by it, that tore through Central Florida on February 2nd opened up a recurring problem in our state: Mobile homes that today wouldn’t even make it past inspection. But that brings us to the victims who all died in ways people shouldn’t have to die in. A father and son […]

What to Look for when Buying a Used Mobile Home

Many people, hoping to set up homestead in the country, purchase a used mobile home so they can go ahead and live on the land while their home is being built. Others opt for a used mobile home as their first home, since they’re generally inexpensive and easy to sell later. There are some things […]

Refinancing a Manufactured Home

In three years I have refinanced my mobile home twice. After five years of making a mortgage payment to Vanderbilt, I refinanced with Taylor Bean and Whitaker. Five months later they filed for bankruptcy and sold my loan to Bank of America in the midst of the mortgage crisis. I paid Vanderbilt Mortgage $400 bi-weekly […]

Mobile Home Living: How to Make Your Single-Wide Exterior Look More Attractive

Mobile homes are one way that couples and families can own a home without investing much money. Mobile homes today are built as double-wides or triple-wides, with all the luxuries of an expensive home. Those who own a single-wide, though, often have trouble figuring out how to make it look less like a trailer and […]

Pros and Cons of Owning a Mobile Home

Mobile homes are an affordable alternative to owning a traditional home. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to owning a mobile home. In this article we will discuss some of these advantages and disadvantages. What do I know about mobile homes? I lived with one for ten years, so I have some personal experience […]