A pre-1976 mobile home can look like the bargain of the year. The price is often a fraction of a newer home’s, the lot rent may be reasonable, and some of these older homes have been lovingly kept for decades. For a buyer on a tight budget, that low asking price is hard to ignore. … Read More “Buying a Pre-1976 Mobile Home in 2026: 7 Critical Risks to Know Before You Buy” »
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Mobile home property taxes confuse more buyers than almost any other cost of ownership. Do you get a tax bill like a regular homeowner? Does the park pay it? Is it a yearly license fee instead? The honest answer is that it depends on two things: whether you own the land under your home, and … Read More “Mobile Home Property Taxes in 2026: What Owners Really Pay (and How to Save)” »
If you want to winterize a mobile home the right way, the time to start is before the first hard freeze, not the morning you wake up to no water. Manufactured homes are built differently from site-built houses. The plumbing runs through the underbelly, the water supply comes up out of the ground in a … Read More “How to Winterize a Mobile Home: 9 Proven Steps to Avoid Costly Damage” »
Scroll through any listing site and you’ll see the terms mobile home, manufactured home, and modular home used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And the difference can change how you finance the home, what it costs to insure, where you’re allowed to put it, and what it’s worth when you sell. … Read More “Mobile Home vs Manufactured Home vs Modular Home: What’s the Difference in 2026?” »
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Used vs New Mobile Home When shopping for a mobile home in 2025, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to buy new or used. Each option comes with advantages and drawbacks — and the right choice depends on your budget, lifestyle, and long-term goals. Here’s … Read More “The Pros and Cons of Buying a Used vs New Mobile Home” »
