Tips

Tips on Shopping For A Home

You should assess your housing needs BEFORE you begin your search for a new manufactured home. The following checklist should help you determine your basic housing needs – and can assist a manufactured home retailer or their representative in showing you the right home for you and your family…

WHAT TYPE OF HOME DO YOU NEED?

These areas should help you determine which types of homes and which manufacturers best suit your needs.

WHERE WILL THE HOME BE PLACED AFTER PURCHASE?

Home placement will greatly affect your monthly cost of housing – including utilities, property taxes, land cost or rent and insurance – thereby influencing the purchase price of a house you can afford.

WHAT IS YOUR HOUSING BUDGET?

For most buyers, the monthly housing costs determine what type and size home is possible. And manufactured homes typically offer more value “dollar-for-dollar” than site-built homes for a smaller monthly payment.