manufactured homes: IT'S HERE ! IT'S HERE ! My BRAND New Manufactured Home ! - 07/22/08 10:22 AM
You've just checked your home site or perhaps your contractor or dealer let you know that your home is being delivered. You just can't contain your excitement. After so much research and work and watching the seemingly forever process to get the property ready, you will finally have
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manufactured homes: Your Brand New Manufactured Home -- Next Steps - 07/21/08 01:36 PM
By now, you've probably come to realize that there isn't a straight path to the purchase and set up of your brand new home. There are numerous details to cover and you'll be engaging in various activities simultaneously.
But let's see how far you've come:
1. Got the land
2. Know
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manufactured homes: What To Do With Old Mobiles - 07/17/08 05:32 PM
What to do with old mobile homes?
...........sometimes called trailers and other times manufactured homes.
In Arizona a mobile unit older than 1976 cannot be un-affixed from land to be affixed as “real property” to another parcel. It is likely few lending institutions will lend on
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manufactured homes: My Senior Mobile Home Listing - 07/17/08 04:47 PM
This is one of my Senior Mobile home park homes and it is ready to move in and the park is the best in San Marcos, California. I just reduced it from the orginal price $30,000 to $67,900. It is two bedrooms, two baths with two sheds and ready to go.
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manufactured homes: 1.47 +/- Acre Corner Lot in Modoc Recreational Estates - 07/17/08 10:52 AM
2126: This great 1.47 +/- Acre Corner Lot at Mountain Trout and Squirrel offers great views and a private location. With it's gentle slope, it offers some wonderful views of the surrounding area. Power is in the vicinity.
If you're looking for a new home for your new home site, look
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manufactured homes: Buying Your New Manufactured Home -- Paying For It $ $ $ $ $ $ - 07/16/08 02:32 PM
Well, we've talked about buying your home site, we've talked about finding a manufacturer and dealer that you like and that you should get all pricing itemized and in writing.
Now how will you pay for it. Cash -- great -- you won't need an appraisal or bank loan.
Need a
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manufactured homes: More on Buying Your New Manufactured Home - Counter Intuitive . . ? ? ? - 07/14/08 07:54 AM
Well, now you've decided which dealer and which manufacturer's home you are interested in buying.
Congratulations . . . very important first steps.
Now, starts the work. You need to make many decisions about the size, rooms, upgrades and other things that you want in the home. Notice I said want
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manufactured homes: Buying Your Manufactured Home - Where to Start - 07/13/08 08:40 AM
Where to Start
Start in your local market. It is usually a good idea to work with someone who understands local requirements for your manufactured home and who can also anticipate what you should order based on the environmental conditions of the area. For instance, in Modoc County, it is not a
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manufactured homes: To Build or Not to Build in Modoc County - That is the Question . . . . . . - 07/12/08 08:46 AM
Ok, you've visited Modoc County and fell in love with it the way that I did. Now what?
Modoc County is an out of the way place and you won't find newly built home subdivisions here. You will find subdivided lands in various subdivisions like Modoc Recreational Esates, Pit River Estates,
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes - for Realtors - 07/09/08 12:06 AM
Manufactured homes have various connotations depending on the local market. In some areas, they are looked down upon and ridiculed while other locations may have more manufactured homes than stick-built. The proper terminology is "manufactured" - not mobile or trailer. When listing a manufactured home, it is important to describe it
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes for the Homeowner - 06/30/08 07:48 PM
The following is a short list of Do's & Don'ts as well as a little extra information for the owners of manufactured homes. It has culminated from years of appraising and actually owning such homes.
1. It is and always will be a manufactured home. You and your Realtor can call
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manufactured homes: Be Aware! - 06/25/08 04:22 PM
Buyers should be aware when they look for a home, what type of financing for which they qualify. This will help them determine the type of home they should be looking for as well. Foreclosures typically are either cash or conventional loans, which usually require a significant downpayment. At times, the buyer is
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manufactured homes: Manufactured-Mobile-Modular-Trailer - 06/24/08 09:33 AM
Much confusion appears throughout the real estate world as to the correct terminology for factory-built properties which are now considered to be real property. It is my hope that in this short series of posts, the differences can be clarified.
Essentially, there are two types of factory-built housing common in the
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manufactured homes: Affordable Housing for People on a Fixed Income - 06/14/08 02:57 PM
Hi,
This is my first post to this blog site, so maybe I should introduce myself. My name is Steve Enlow and I am owner and president of Goldfield Properties LLC. We provide affordable housing for people on a fixed income in the form of mobile homes in parks and on
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manufactured homes: Chapter 4 How to increase the value of your home...Manufactured Homes - 05/31/08 02:45 PM
Many homeowners have manufactured homes as their primary residence. They are popular in many areas of the country and represent a growing market. This market began in the 1950's starting with single wide residences from 350 to 550 square feet. Today most of the new manufactured homes are double and triple
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manufactured homes: FHA Financing - Revisited - 05/20/08 12:49 AM
I don't want to sound like a broken record, but with the current status of the economy, job losses, rising gas prices, shaking real estate market, and lots of financing institutions going belly up, it bears repeating the benefits of FHA financing.
As realtors, we cannot complete a sale without finding
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manufactured homes: Our Specialties - 05/18/08 09:21 AM
Bill and I are active in many types of real estate sales. Klamath Falls is a relatively "small town." To make a living here you need to sell all kinds of real estate. We make our living selling real estate. We are full-time Realtors.
We are lucky in that we have a
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manufactured homes: $59,900: 2 Bedroom Ranch, Fantastic location on Quiet Cul-de-sac. Tiered Deck & Big Yard for Summer fun. - 155 Pleasant View Lane, Danbury, CT - 05/13/08 03:36 PM
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manufactured homes: FOR SALE $75,000 - 2 Bedroom Ranch, Fantastic location on Quiet Cul-de-sac. Tiered Deck & Big Yard for Summer fun. - 05/12/08 06:18 PM
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manufactured homes: Enjoy the Jersey Shore! - 05/07/08 11:35 AM
Ready to spend the summer at the Jersey Shore? Great manufactured home in Eagleswood Village, minutes from shopping and the beach! Eagleswood Village is a small well kept retirement community in Eagleswood, Ocean County. You can't beat the price, $50,000 for this 2 bedroom 1 bath home that backs up to the woods. I
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manufactured homes: Moore County ACTIVE Inventory in Multiple Listing Service - May 1, 2008 - 05/02/08 06:48 AM
The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1262 Active Listings within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 974 were single family homes, 43 were single family homes with acreage, 161 were condo/townhomes, 45 were horse farms, and 38 were manufactured homes The total properties on the market increased by
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manufactured homes: Paradise CA Weekly Real Estate Market Update - 04/23/08 01:20 PM
What a great week for the Paradise real estate market which experienced a bit of a surge in activity. We had 17 properties close escrow doubling the averages we have been seeing in recent weeks. On top of the 17 properties that closed escrow, Paradise had another 7 properties go under
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manufactured homes: MANUFACTURED HOMES GUIDEBOOK - 04/14/08 08:52 AM
Here's everything you need to know about documenting "Title Surrender" on Manufactured Homes. Just follow this link: http://www.manuhome.com/ManufacturedHomesGuidebook.pdf
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manufactured homes: Moore County ACTIVE Inventory in Multiple Listing Service - April 1, 2008 - 04/11/08 06:17 AM
The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1219 Active Listings within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 945 were single family homes, 37 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 47 were horse farms, and 34 were manufactured homes. While the total properties on the market
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manufactured homes: We do Manufactured Homes as well!! - 03/24/08 03:37 PM
In this day and age in the mortgage industry it is hard to find lenders that lend on Manufactured Homes. If you are having trouble finding one look no further! Well lend on Manufactured homes and we do it well! Take a look! Bank of Whitman Manufactured HomesGreat relationship with Secondary Market LenderFHA,
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manufactured homes: How in the heck am I going to finance that? - 03/12/08 03:48 PM
One of the very first loans I ever closed was on a Manufactured Home. I'll never forget that customer. He was a former applicant from somebody who had left our firm and I was calling to follow-up with him. Thus began a 30 minute tirade on his part that left my
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manufactured homes: 14009 138th KPN Gig Harbor Wa 98329 - 03/05/08 12:26 AM
This is a New 3 bedroom 2 bath manufactured Home with a New Garage. Over 1500 SF with all Kitchen Appliances. Construction was just completed so it's Move-In Ready. I'll have to post some fresh interior pictures this week now that the home is just having it's final construction clean. If you click the
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manufactured homes: 12501 Highway 12 SW Rochester Wa 98531 - 03/05/08 12:10 AM
This is a very clean 1998 manufactured Home on 1.99 Acre of flat property. Property is served by an individual well and a 3 bedroom septic system. The Foundation is FHA, VA approved. The seller has already completed the foundation engineering report, septic report, and water test. the Home comes with all appliances including Dishwasher,
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manufactured homes: Deer Valley Mfg hm - 02/29/08 07:54 PM
Want to buy a house? Want maximum value for your dollar? Go modular. As taxes and insurance costs increase in the geographic areas in which "baby boomers" are relocating, the search for high quality, affordable housing is surging. The factory built home industry seems to offer the most promising solution to
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manufactured homes: Modular Home Construction - 02/26/08 06:28 PM
Superior Construction.......Saves you MONEY with Higher Quality LumberThe larger quantity of construction material used in the modular home results in enhanced structural stability. The material that is used is also often of higher quality than what a site built builder uses and the material is stored indoors until needed. Additionally, better
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes, Modular Homes, Mobile Homes? What is the Difference? - 02/25/08 08:24 PM
I started my housing career back in 1999 in the Manufactured Housing Industry based in the Lehigh Valley, Pa area..so I have extensive experience in this field and would like to share this knowledge with you. Hope it helps clarify things for the consumer as well as the Real Estate Agents
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manufactured homes: Is now a good time to buy a manufactured home? - 02/12/08 01:34 PM
The cost of living has jumped up higher than ever before, gas prices are so high that you get a nose bleed every time you fill up, there's weakness in the job market, stocks are in free-fall and the housing market is in a slump. Sounds like a bad time to buy a manufactured home....
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manufactured homes: Paradise and Magalia Real Estate Update - November - 12/07/07 07:17 AM
November has come to a close and the holiday season officially begun. Usually the holidays bring a bit of warmth during a cold time of year in Paradise and Magalia. That is how I am looking at the Paradise and Magalia manufactured home sale data for the month of November; as
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manufactured homes: Let's Talk About Manufactured Homes - 11/27/07 02:53 PM
As I compare the prices of homes in the different counties I'm happy to report that Mason County has a large number of "affordable" homes. Many of these homes are "stick built" on site, and by the way, there are several brand new homes on the market right now. However, there
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manufactured homes: Is this discrimination? - 11/26/07 05:03 PM
I have been stewing on this all day and I don't know if I will hit the submit button when I am finished typing this, but........ I have a client with a 700 plus score and full documentation loan. This one is so easy it is scary. So why am I stewing.
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes: Not Your Grandpa's Trailer Anymore - 11/19/07 07:29 PM
With real estate in Los Angeles being so incredibly expensive, even in a down market, I get a lot of calls from people regarding manufactured homes. Okay, not a lot of calls, but enough calls to merit a blog. I first got involved with manufactured homes when my parents called to say
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manufactured homes: Prefab meets sustainability...What you might ask? - 11/07/07 06:58 PM
Manufactured homes are by the way they are built somewhat "Green". If you think of it they are produced in a factory under near ideal conditions with quality materials by workers that don't have to be in the blazing heat or the bitter cold. They utilize resources to minimize waste and
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manufactured homes: Pine Lakes Country Club - North Fort Myers, Florida - $129,800 - 10/05/07 09:06 AM
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manufactured homes: Mobile Home Parks and Land-Lease Communities - 08/21/07 02:24 PM
Mobile home park communities are extremely popular throughout the United States. People have discovered the easy lifestyle and appeal of RV and mobile home living. Many of these park communities are located in Arizona in the "Valley of the Sun." These communities are much more than just a place to live; they
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manufactured homes: Manufactuered Housing A Thing Of The Past? - 08/20/07 02:19 PM
We have a large number of manufactured homes in Lake County California, they have the reputation of offering affordable housing to first time home buyers, retirees as well as vacation homes. Many of these homes are built better than stick built homes, many are not. The issue of manufactured housing turns out to be
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manufactured homes: Cute and Close to the Beach - 08/15/07 12:35 PM
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manufactured homes: 9288 Baron Rd, Bonita Springs quality manufactured home - 08/14/07 06:59 PM
9288 Baron Rd, Bonita Springs quality manfactured homeLocation: Home park residentialTurnkey well build manufactured home elevated on concrete pilings in Bonita Springs!Water and sewer assessments paid.Den or extra office room/family room, could be another bedroom.Central AC with ceiling fans,7 months old $12K quality roof over and large carport.One bathroom with shower
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manufactured homes: First Time Hombuyer Programs - 08/13/07 03:44 PM
Don't you love that marketing line? Special programs for "First Time Homebuyers". What exactly is a "first Time Homebuyer" According to many lenders anyone that has not "owned a home in the last 3 years" is a "First Time Homebuyer", because the lender is looking for mortgage history on their credit report.
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manufactured homes: I ain't got a loan for a Wagon with wheels ............ - 07/30/07 12:21 PM
said the Gypsy lady to Mr. Homebuyer as he plunked down his twenty bucks. Pull up a chair this might be a long story she said and it is a sad story that has some interesting correlations to the sub prime mess, she sighed. So Mr. Homebuyer pulled up a chair as
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manufactured homes: Daphnne Wooten - North Carolina Real Estate - RE/MAX Classic Realty - Edgecombe County, Tarboro, NC - 07/21/07 10:08 PM
Welcome to your source for Eastern NC Real Estate. Covering Nash County, Wilson County and Edgecombe County. Including the following cities: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro, Bailey, Battleboro, Castalia, Elm City, Enfield, Halifax, Middlesex, Nashville, Red Oak, Scotland Neck, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope and Whitakers. Available listings include, new homes, existing homes, Modular homes,
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manufactured homes: Daphnne Wooten - North Carolina Real Estate - RE/MAX Classic Realty - Wilson, NC - 07/21/07 10:05 PM
Welcome to your source for Eastern NC Real Estate. Covering Nash County, Wilson County and Edgecombe County. Including the following cities: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro, Bailey, Battleboro, Castalia, Elm City, Enfield, Halifax, Middlesex, Nashville, Red Oak, Scotland Neck, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope and Whitakers. Available listings include, new homes, existing homes, Modular homes,
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes/Mobilehomes - 07/03/07 07:04 PM
Since a Manufactured home is not considered to be real property and is considered to be personal property, there is no title insurance nor do you go through a title company. Everything is handled through the Department of Housing and Community Development. The following is a short list of the different
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manufactured homes: Why pay lot rent when you can OWN! - 06/10/07 09:23 PM
Are you interested in living in a manufactured home community but aren't too keen on shelling out $500+ a month just for the privilege of parking your house on someone else's land?You're not alone!Did you know that the Monticello and Homestead Heights subdivisions in Federal Heights allow you to own the
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manufactured homes: Crystal Realty's Great Weekend Buy! - 05/18/07 04:09 PM
Here is an excellent home with an even better price! For Sale $130,900.00 Email crystalrealty@gmail.com for more details!
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes on leased land. - 05/18/07 12:30 PM
Hello everyone, There was an article on NPR yesterday discussing the increasing problem of Manufactured homes owner having to move or sell their homes because the owner of the land is selling the lot to developers. The increase in value has brought in this new dilemma in many states. http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2007/05/17/PM200705177.html I have not seen
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manufactured homes: Mobile Home Financing - 05/16/07 03:10 PM
We have a lot of mobile homes listed in our community, The problem is financing. It is very hard to find financing for them. I would love to get feedback from others who have found the solution to this problem. You can email me at LWatts01@yahoo.com or call me at 910-276-6105. We
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manufactured homes: Manufactured and Mobile Homes In New Jersey - Buying, Owning and Selling - 05/08/07 02:19 AM
Manufactured (or mobile) homes are handled differently in New Jersey than other types of homes. If you currently own and plan on selling, or are considering buying a manufactured home, you need to understand the process that you will undergo and the conditions that will effect you when selling and/or buying. Here
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manufactured homes: Highland Springs Village - A Well-Kept Secret... - 05/07/07 10:21 AM
Highland Springs Village is a well-established manufactured home community, tucked in the foothills in Cherry Valley, CA., just north of Beaumont and Banning. As a community for Senior Citizens, age 55 or better, HSV has an abundance of amenities, activities, camaraderie and just plain F-U-N!! The clubhouse holds a large meeting room,
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manufactured homes: Marketing/Selling manufactured homes - 03/27/07 11:27 PM
I am listing a manufactured home tomorrow. It's huge for the area - 1568 sf, 3 BR, 2BA, and in great shape. Any advice on marketing it? For some reason I'm thinking I need to look a little more to the non-traditional route - I have an ad coming out in
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manufactured homes: Beware of buying a home and not the land under it. - 03/26/07 06:07 PM
There is a Manufactured Home community in our area that looks pretty attractive at first look. However, you would only be purchasing the structure and would not own the land it sits on. The development is the only area of Colorado Springs with significant losses in value. Marketing time to resell
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manufactured homes: Tamiami Village North Fort Myers, Florida - 03/09/07 01:40 PM
Tamiami Village 55 + Community Location: Tamiami Village Wonderful Ultra Clean Home in absolute move in condition located in a well established 55 + community. Loads of Updates in this Home, New Flooring, New AC among many others. Tamiami Village features many ammenities offering a clean, quiet Florida Lifestyle, and this
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manufactured homes: Daphnne Wooten - North Carolina Real Estate - RE/MAX Classic Realty - Nash County, Wilson County, Edgecombe County - Rocky Mount NC - 02/21/07 07:49 PM
Welcome to your source for Eastern NC Real Estate. Covering Nash County, Wilson County and Edgecombe County. Including the following cities: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro, Bailey, Battleboro, Castalia, Elm City, Enfield, Halifax, Middlesex, Nashville, Red Oak, Scotland Neck, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope and Whitakers. Available listings include, new homes, existing homes, Modular homes,
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manufactured homes: Know Your Rights: Mobile Home Park Residents - 02/08/07 11:54 AM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors Pennsylvania residents of "manufactured housing" (a.k.a Mobile Homes) have certain rights established and protected by the Mobile Home Park Rights Act. Park owners must post a copy of the Act in a conspicuous place in their parks. They are also required to proved each residents that enters
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manufactured homes: "Alterations" of Manufactured Structures in Washington State, Governed by the Department of Labor and Industries - 12/21/06 03:16 PM
Manufactured homes in Washington State are governed by the Department of Labor and Industries. Anything that is considered an "alteration" to manufactured structures by the Department of Labor and Industries requires a permit and inspection by the Department. Some common alterations: Adding awnings, decks, carports that are attached to the structure.Changing the water
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manufactured homes: Manufactured homes, not always affordable living! - 12/16/06 11:34 PM
I hear it many times. " I think I am just going to buy some land and put a manufactured home on it." People say it like it is as easy as hauling a shed home from Wal- Mart and putting it in your back yard when it is actually quite the
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manufactured homes: Manufactured Homes - 10/24/06 11:46 PM
you want to know who still does them Accubanc can go up to 95% ltv Go get them
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manufactured homes: Manufactured vs. Modular Homes - What's The Difference? - 10/16/06 11:45 PM
What is the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home?A friend was recently using the term "manufactured home" during a conversation and I soon realized that he was actually talking about a "modular home". Although a modular home IS manufactured, the federally recognized use of the term applies specifically to mobile
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manufactured homes: Green Pre Fab?? - 10/16/06 08:44 PM
New Mexico is not a wealthy state. things are changing as more here, including the movie industry and more retirees and entrepreneurs relocate to our land of enchantment. However, one of the things we have always had a lot of is manufactured housing because it has been the most affordable option
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