WHY ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES AND MODULAR HOMES CHEAPER THAN SITE-BUILT Generally when this question is asked it is in reference to comparison between Manufactured Homes vs. Site Built Homes. There are several reasons why mobile homes, manufactured homes and modular homes are cheaper than site-built homes… here are a few: (I will be…READ MORE
HOW MUCH IS MOBILE HOME INSURANCE? I am very familiar with insurance and especially with insurance that pertains to mobile homes, manufactured homes and modular homes. Not only am I one of the owners of Wholesale Mobile Homes, Inc., but I am also the owner of Texoma Insurance Group, LLC in Kingston, OK. Selling mobile…READ MORE
HOW DO YOU PUT A DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOME TOGETHER? Double wide assembly is a very lengthy process that requires a license, experience and the correct tools in order to get the job done correctly and safely. People ask me all of the time how we get the two pieces of a…READ MORE
ARE MOBILE HOME PARKS A GREAT INVESTMENT? Are mobile home parks great investments? This is a question that could take a long time to fully cover, so I am going to focus on one particular scenario only… the one that makes the most money! Most large mobile home parks are there for the space rent…READ MORE
ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES GOOD RENTALS? This going to be a relatively short blog. The answer is YES, manufactured homes make good rentals! Alright, think about this. Site built homes are just plain expensive. If you can find one that isn’t then it usually requires so much work and money to fix it up that it…READ MORE
ARE MOBILE HOMES OR MANUFACTURED HOMES GOOD INVESTMENTS? Here is the simple answer for those who do not like to read lengthy explanations. The answer is yes and no. YES! Manufactured Homes are built to most of the same standards as typical site-built homes and can be bought at a fraction of the price. If…READ MORE
MANUFACTURED HOME LONGEVITY | HOW LONG DO MOBILE HOMES LAST? Myth: Manufactured homes are not built as well as other forms of housing. Manufactured homes do not last as long as site-built homes. Reality: Manufactured homes are built with virtually the same construction materials and techniques as site-built homes. The only difference is that manufactured…READ MORE
DO MANUFACTURED HOMES DEPRECIATE OR APPRECIATE IN VALUE AFTER THEIR INITIAL PURCHASE? Myth: Manufactured homes do not appreciate in value like other forms of housing. Instead, manufactured homes depreciate in market value, similar to the way automobiles lose value each day. Reality: While there is no one easy answer, recent data seems to suggest that…READ MORE
ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES LESS ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN SITE-BUILT HOMES? Myth: Manufactured homes are less energy efficient than site-built homes. Reality: On October 24, 1994 a new minimum energy conversation standard became effective. The new energy standards are resulting in lower monthly energy bills, a factor industry officials say will enhance the affordability of manufactured housing…READ MORE
ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES SAFE IN TORNADOES AND DESTRUCTIVE FORCE WINDS? Myth: Manufactured homes are particularly vulnerable to the destructive force of strong winds and tornadoes. Manufactured homes seem to attract tornadoes. Reality: Hurricane Andrew struck the southern tip of Florida and the Gulf Coast regions of Louisiana in late August 1992 with devastating winds in…READ MORE
