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Budget-Friendly Mobile Home Additions

(Originally published on MHVillage.com)   One of the great things about manufactured and mobile homes is that they are relatively easy to expand. But, by no means can we regard these expansions as cheap. Some home expansions can easily cost a fortune, even though you are dealing with a manufactured home. Luckily, there are certain budget-friendly ways to expand with mobile home additions. Today, we will explore what they are and how to implement them properly.   Understanding Mobile Home Additions Adding on to a manufactured or mobile home is much cheaper than doing so for a traditional site-built home.... Continue Reading

The Hidden Costs of Listing For Sale By Owner

When you're selling your mobile or manufactured home, you want it to be easy. You might think that listing your home yourself will be easier than hiring an agent. It may also seem like a cheaper option. If you list it yourself, that means you don't have to pay anyone sales commission, right? Yes, but... There are all kinds of hidden costs and inconveniences when you choose to list "for sale by owner", or FSBO. Before deciding to go the FSBO route, we offer you these considerations. Sale Price How much do you want to list your home for? How... Continue Reading

A Guide to Mobile Home HVAC Systems

(Article from Blue National HVAC) Heating and cooling a mobile or manufactured home can be challenging. The space is smaller than traditional homes, so it’s easier to heat and cool, but there’s no attic or basement to house HVAC equipment, there’s less space for ductwork, and no homeowner wants a furnace or bulky AC unit taking up room in their mobile home. Luckily, there are several HVAC options that make conditioning the air in your mobile home possible and practical, and some can even reduce your running and maintenance costs. Ductless Mini-split One of the most popular HVAC systems for... Continue Reading

A History of Florida Mobile Home Resorts

(Written with permission by Russell S. Watson of Florida Manufactured Home Living - See the video here!) Hundreds of thousands of people live in manufactured home resort parks in Florida, yet few know the history that resulted in their creation. Early History The first large-scale production mobile home was the Conestoga wagon. It was constructed from wood, and the wheels were iron rim for greater durability. The wagon was about 18 feet long, 11 feet high, and four feet in width. It was the first mobile home used on a large scale. Everything you needed for the trip had to... Continue Reading

2020 Brought More from the Northeast and Midwest to the Sunshine State

Florida has always attracted retirees and snowbirds from all across the U.S., but in 2020 we saw a specific increase in interest from those living in the Northeast and Midwest and wanting to move down to the Sunshine State. Many want to escape some of the more populous areas and retire early in Florida manufactured homes. Several seek the lifestyle and amenities afforded by the various mobile home communities, of which they may not have up north. Others are looking for more affordable housing options that offer better space and included services such as lawn care. And, as always, we... Continue Reading

Retirement Communities in Florida: Our Top 5 Picks

Retirement communities in Florida If you're looking for retirement communities in Florida, we've got you covered. Here are our top 5 retirement communities where you can enjoy sunshine all year round!  Hacienda Del Rio - Edgewater, FL This is one of the best retirement communities in Florida, located right on the Intracoastal Waterway in Edgewater, FL. Hacienda Del Rio provides a rewarding, active and fun-filled retirement lifestyle. The gated community features two clubhouses, two fishing piers, two swimming pools, and a boat launch.  If you enjoy playing sports, you'll love their pickleball, billiards, gym, horseshoe, ping pong, and tennis facilities. But if you prefer... Continue Reading

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