Quite a few young families today are generally opting for manufactured homes instead of moving into a rental.

There is a particular trend towards manufactured homes and thus it comes with an increased dependence on manufactured house communities.

Even though the trend is a bit more popular with young couples and singles, many retired people are also choosing to sell the homes in which they brought up their children and are moving into manufactured housing.  Read the rest...

When we head out looking to buy a used produced home, the first thing they discover will be the outside of the home.

Real estate professionals refer to this as curb appeal and if the outside appearance makes potential buyers basically drive by, it means there’s perform to be done.

Sometimes a small paint and clean-up of the outdoors can be inviting to customers and give them the perception that you have looked after the house.  Read the rest...

In the 50s, manufactured homes, which were/which are typically called mobile homes or trailers, weren’t governed by building criteria.

Even at prices much lower compared to traditional homes, they generally did not hold their worth. Development methods were regarded as low-cost and often suffered destruction in the lightest of gusts of wind, presenting a danger to those living in them.

In 1976, the U.S. Department of Urban Development, HUD, instituted construction and also security standards for manufactured homes.  Read the rest...

Currently you will find several choices for financing mobile homes, compared with the past when mobile house mortgages were fundamentally non-existent.

With the options available, those hoping to buy a home are now able to select many of the same funding types offered to buyers of classic homes. The very first thing a prospective mobile home buyer should take time to do is ascertain which bank they want to approach for financing their mobile home.  Read the rest...

There are a few myths often associated with the manufactured home market which may have at one point been almost true. But, since construction standards were established in 1976 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, many of the negative connotations about manufactured homes are only myths.

For Example:

MYTH: Manufactured homes are cheaply made.  Read the rest...

Although you may own your manufactured home, when you buy a manufactured home and have it placed in a manufactured home community you might be required to abide by rules of the community.

Rules concerning storage of items outdoors, as well as what you can and can’t do in the areas adjacent to your home, will be covered in any community organization’s rules and regulations. Failure to abide by the rules could cause fines and even eviction from the community, which is obviously something you won’t want to face.  Read the rest...

The terms “mobile homes” and “trailers” have in the past been associated with manufactured homes, often with negative reputations attached.

However, since strict construction rules were put in place in 1976, the quality of manufactured homes has steadily improved. Today’s mobile homes are just as safe and secure as most of the traditionally built homes.  Read the rest...

When you’re looking for mobile homes for sale in Oregon, you don’t want to rush into anything. The key to finding the best deal is to take your time and look different places. Do not take anything less than what you really want.

This doesn’t mean you can’t settle for an older model or a few feet less. But, if you are looking for three bedrooms, don’t decide you can make do with two if you know you will probably have to either buy a bigger mobile home or an add-a-room later.  Read the rest...

If you’re in search of manufactured homes for sale in Oregon, you’ll be happy to know the state contains a wide variety of manufactured home options and communities.

Whether you’re in the market for a used manufactured home or would like to buy a new manufactured home, the community in which you’ll want to place your home within is an important choice you’ll soon be making.  Read the rest...

JUST POSTED….a land home package off of Sandy Heights Road. This fantastic  1999 Moduline  home sits on a .17 acre lot with a fenced yard that is good sized and with a little maintenence ready for family BBQ’s and the kids playing in the backyard come spring time! We have many other listing in Sandy, Oregon  as well if you are not interested in a land/home package.  Read the rest...