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The Lasting Legacy of Vintage Mobile Homes: Debunking the Myths By Frank Rolfe
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A common misconception in the world of real estate is that mobile homes have a built-in expiration date, destined to deteriorate beyond repair. However, this notion couldn't be further from the truth.
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The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening: Rental Mastery Made Easy
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Delve into the world of rental applications, credit checks, background checks, verifying income, and reference checks, uncovering the secrets to spotting a great tenant. We'll also explore the legalities to ensure your screening process is fair and effective.
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Can You Own a Wind Zone II Home for Less Than a Wind Zone I Home By Kurt Kelley
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In 1994, HUD created more stringent construction standards
for manufactured homes sited proximate to the Gulf or
Atlantic Ocean.
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Check Fraud Rising to Critical Levels By Kurt D. Kelley
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New data shows that check fraud is rising dramatically. Check fraud has surpassed loan or debt fraud as the number one source of bank fraud losses. Driving the increase is theft of checks sent via the Post Office. In 2022, the Treasury Department saw 680,000 check-fraud reports. This is a 94% annual increase over 2021.
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"MOBILE HOMES” ARE NOT SOLD AS BEING MOBILE By Frank Rolfe
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One of the strange media fixations on the mobile home park industry is that “mobile” homes are anything but mobile. Between the high cost to move a home ($5,000+) and the dangers involved (the home can fall to pieces in transport) it makes about as much sense to move a mobile home as it does a stick-built one.
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Buying vs. Renting a Manufactured Home: Making the Right Choice
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Manufactured homes are a great investment. If you are not sure whether to buy or rent a manufactured home, keep reading to make a wise decision.
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Solar for Manufactured Homes: An Assessment of the Opportunities and Challenges in 14 States
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Manufactured homes, formerly referred to as mobile homes, comprise over six percent of America’s housing stock and represent an even larger share of housing for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. This market should receive targeted attention if solar is to be developed equitably and if all segments of society are to realize economic benefits from solar.
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DO MOBILE HOMES HAVE A SHELF LIFE?
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Am I supposed to take the roof off and smell manufactured homes to see if they've spoiled like milk? Do they have an expiration date stamped on the frame? Can you fit one in a curbside polycart?
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Why Do I Need an Appraisal???
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These are the most common reasons that you need an Appraisal:
1. Financing a Home Purchase
2. Refinancing your Home
3. Estate or Trust Valuation
4...
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Slash Your Summer Cooling Costs by Choosing a Manufactured Home
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Rising electricity costs hurt families’ pockets, taking a toll on people on fixed incomes, who are on a tight budget, who are trying to save to buy a ...
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