In 2025, with the implementation of new tariffs and rising housing costs, purchasing a mobile home on leased land in Florida emerges as a strategic financial decision. This approach offers affordability, flexibility, and resilience against economic shifts. Navigating Tariffs: Why Mobile Homes on Leased Land Make Sense The 2025 tariffs, including a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on goods from China and Hong Kong, have significantly increased the cost of construction materials, particularly lumber and steel. These increased costs are expected to drive up prices for new site-built homes. In contrast, manufactured homes,...
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In the world of housing, there are different terms that can easily confuse buyers and sellers. Here's a simple breakdown of the differences between traditional real estate and manufactured / mobile homes on lease land (also known as “chattel property”). Buying a mobile home in a community is a different transaction than a real estate purchase, so it’s important to understand differences that may affect the sale and purchase of your next home. What is real estate? There's a Latin phrase that says: “quicquid plantur solo, solo cedit,” meaning anything that is fixed to the land becomes part of the... Continue Reading
