Why do people buy mobile homes?
352351
Actually it turns out recently that the value of mobile homes have not gone down as quickly as in the past.  It also allows you to possible buy the land that it is on.  You can also deduct the interest from your income tax.  \n\nIt is better to buy a stick built home if you can to have it appreciate in value, but who can afford it today?
495573
They want our money and our jobs. Then they like to go home, and have the money that they got here, because they can be rich at home if they do menial tasks here and save up money for a few years.
398581
Increase in mobile home parks? ~:)=
871156
hell, when  u live in mobile home...u never really have 2 leave home! U can drive to the nearest taco bell w/o ever leaving ur house. ...But if i had to exit my house...i would never leave it w/o turning on the trailer alarm...u never know what kind of sicko will see my pretty rust colored mobile home with a nautral made sky light that also subs for a shower stall when it rains, and think "Man i'd like to have me that busted camper!" then they waddle up to it and be like..."They left the alarm off.....JACKPOT!" lol Id never leave my trailer w/o my dentures either!
630879
Makes a personal connection with people trying to purchase or refinance their home.  It is essentially a sales position and usually a commissioned one at that.
284579
Everyone has the expense of housing.  Depending on circumstances such as employment, schooling, etc., one must decide either to rent or buy.  The Los Angeles market is extremely inflated, so purchasing properties these days is not a popular option.
1174398
I just sold my house in Florida.  I was 10 miles from where Hurricane Charley made landfall.  Property values went through the roof because there was a sudden demand for existing, undamaged homes.  With each successive storm leaving more damage in its wake that demand increased.  People needed shelter, and the insurance companies and contractors could not make the repairs fast enough.  It was easier to buy another home than it was to have your damaged home repaired.  Many people sold their homes at HUGE profit.  The market in many areas has now gone flat with a glut of overpriced homes.\n\nI did not make a huge profit, that is one reason I was able to sell.  It has gotten very expensive to live in Florida.  I could no longer afford my homeowner's insurance & property taxes.
486683
Sounds like some property developers have bought the land and want to build something.  This has happened so many times to residents of mobile home parks in the coastal communities in Florida.  High priced condos are going up where the mobile home parks had been for decades.  \n\nIf all of the residents are in the same position that you are facing, see if you can get the media involved.  Or the mayor's office.  It could buy you some time.
597092
thin walls, cheap stuff inside, no basement or crawl space underneath, does not gain value like a house does, so when u sell it you won't get what you would want,and it has wheels!  need I say more lol  but if it is a start or thats all you can afford then it ok.  just not good for a lifetime like a home.  hope i helped......
293662
There are a number of possible reasons: they owe more than the house is likely to bring at a firesale; they can't afford to rent a place (no first, last and security) and can't afford to move. Their credit is shot, so they can't borrow for these expenses. They have had it on the market, but no one will pay what is needed. The house needs so much work that no one will touch it. Who will pay full price for a house when they just wait for the auction and get it for a third of what it's worth?
19757
You could talk to a real estate agent, but I advice you not to purchase a mobile home cause when you try to resale it. It will be very hard.
867574
People usually like to buy homes close to schools, but I don't think that close. You are going to have to deal with all of the school bus traffic and traffic from parents dropping off and picking up kids, plus all of the after school activity from sports and other things. It may be hard to resell. I wouldn't buy a house that close to a school.
293624
Look in the classifieds.  There are ads for people who will buy house hold items.
403439
WHY ? DO YOU WANT TO OWN IT?
213753
Well this mostly depends upon what kind of job u are doing in life? say somebody constantly travelling needs mobile phone, a business man needs cell phone because 100 of deals can be made even when he is not near to any landline (phone).sounds sense and profit both.\nBut y do u think a house wife who mostly stays up at home "need" cell phone? or a little kid needs cell phone?\nsome ppl want things just because others are having it!! some wants to show their money stuff!! some because it sounds fun! thats not necessity but part of luxury.\nbut some ppl need some things because without it , they might suffer loss or things might get difficult without it. this i call necessity.\nSo it all depends!! :)
1094296
My roommate is a mortgage broker who specializes in manufactured and mobile homes. He would be happy to answer your questions and help you with no obligation. I cannot post his contact info here, or it will probably be removed for advertising. If you would like his contact info (website, email, or phone number), contact me through my Q&A page. Just click on my screen name and email me. He works with 5 different companies who solely finance manufactured and mobile homes.
255677
Probably the condition of the homes. We looked at many foreclosed, or pre-foreclosure homes when we were buying. The foreclosure process takes so long generally that the houses have been vacant for a long time and many that we saw were trashed on the inside too. Also, sometimes you will have more difficulty finding a mortgage to purchase one of these homes as they are generally sold "as is".