How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Mobile Home?

How much does it cost to remove a mobile home?

put a ad in the local paper and give it away

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what all is involved in replacing the floor in a mobile home?

The original manufacturer probably used particle board like a moron. The rot easily and expand like a sponge when they get wet. I am assuming your floor is rotted and has holes in it? There are 2 ways you can do this: The right way (without removing cabinets, which is the real right way), pull all the baseboards in the kitchen. Next demo all the subfloor completely. Note, the frame of your trailer is going to be a criss-cross pattern of rails underneath the subfloor. Be careful when you demo, because there are pipes and wires running underneath the floor. With the frame exposed, install new 4x8 x 3/4" CDX plywood (preferably treated). with screws into the frame. For an even better subfloor, use tongue and groove plywood. Now just paint some primer on it and apply whatever kind of peel and stick tile. This is a pain in the butt project and I would give it a 4 out of 5 on the difficulty scale. The less expensive, easier, but band-aid way. If the holes are pretty small and the current subfloor will carry the weight of human, consider just capping it. If you are only going to use the trailer for a few years this way might make more sense. Buy some 3/8" or 1/2" plywood and lay it down directly on top of the existing floor, tile and all. Next, paint a primer on the new subfloor and install a new peel and stick tile. Difficulty 2 out of 5. All depends on how much money, effort, and time you want to put into it, and whether or not you intend to keep the trailer for many years to come.

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I have a mobile home a have a roofing question!?

about the only thing you can do is grow shade trees around it. water the roof at sundown to cool it off.

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Can i put insurance on a old mobile home ?

I do not know of any insurance companies that will put physical damage on a mobile home that's over 25 years old, and most wo not insure them if it's over 20 years old. If money is no object, you could have an independent agent put it out to someplace like Lloyds of London - $5,000 minimum premium, for a limited risk policy. Regardless of how much coverage you BUY, the most they would pay out in a claim, is the cost to repair, or the "actual cash value" of the remodeled mobile home, usually whichever is LESS.

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FHA loan for land a new modular/mobile home?

hello again Trish, all mobiles must be newer then 30yrs of age and preferably a new one when joining two items together. The land must meet the criteria as does the new mobile, plus keep your business out of it unless its personal dog use. Loans are based on continuous foundations, or strip footing and concrete blocks at the perimeter rather then tin skirting and piller & post. A few thing will make the difference when appling for the loan and I would strongly suggest you get a new mobile, a reputable sourse and a nice peice of land and make it a package deal. your percentages off the top will depend largelly on the location and style orsales ability of the unit in the event or a bank takeover (foreclosure). I hope any part of this helps with your decision to go mobile. break-a-leg

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Tips for buying a mobile home for first-time buyers | Trulia

For the right home buyer, there are plenty of advantages to buying a mobile home. The price, of course, is usually far lower than a standard single-family home. Plus, mobile home communities often include shared spaces like swimming pools, playgrounds, and clubhouses. Should you include mobile homes in your house hunt? Buying a mobile home is different than buying other houses, and understanding the process will help you decide whether it's a good fit for you. What is a mobile home, exactly? A mobile home is a house built off-site by a manufacturer and then transported to a property. Some people call them manufactured homes or trailers. Mobile homes usually come in two types: the single-wide, a long, narrow, and typically compact design; and the double-wide, which has twice as much space and feels more like a traditional single-family home inside. Interested? Here are a few things you should know about buying a mobile home: You may have limited financing options. If you are wondering how to get a mortgage for your mobile home, there are some things to know. Banks consider mobile homes personal property instead of real estate, so they might only offer you a personal loan. To have a better chance of getting a loan from a mortgage lender, you will need to make sure the mobile home is permanently attached to a foundation. If you do not want to go that route, credit unions may be more likely to offer a mobile home mortgage. You could also take out a personal loan or borrow money from a mobile home dealer. No matter where you take out a loan, though, your lender will likely require that your home meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements. That means you will hire a special contractor to do a home inspection and certify it. You can buy in a park or buy land to put your home on. You might assume that mobile homes are always in mobile home parks, but that's not the case. It's also possible to buy a mobile home along with the land it sits on, which could be a big plot of land in the woods. Or, if you are buying a brand new mobile home, it can go wherever you want. A mobile home park may be the most convenient option because they will already have utility hookups and other creature comforts. But if privacy (and avoiding site fees) is your priority, you can purchase your own parcel to put it on-as long as you are prepared to take on the extra cost and handle utilities yourself. If you buy in a park, factor fees into your budget. About those site fees: buying in a mobile home park may be cheaper than buying land, but it still comes with costs. Most mobile home parks charge lot rent, which averages around $300 per month and usually covers the costs of garbage pickup, water, sewage, and grounds maintenance. (Home maintenance is up to you.) This happens in cases where you do not own the land below your mobile home, just the house itself. But in some parks, you do own the land. Those communities typically have a homeowners association (HOA) run by park developers or the residents. The HOA establishes community rules, and dues often run in the $200-$300/month range. Often trash, water, sewage, and park maintenance are covered by your dues. You will also need to follow the rules of the HOA, which might limit which colors you can paint your house and where you can park, among other things. Homeowners are used to assuming that homes will go up in value over time, which single-family homes often do. But that's because they are typically attached to land, and the land is what really appreciates. Mobile homes that do not come with land do not go up in value, and they can be tougher to resell than a regular home. But it all boils down to what you want out of your home and how much house you can afford. Not every homeowner is buying a home as an investment, and not everyone can afford a conventional house. If you want to buy an affordable place to live without a lot of property maintenance, buying a mobile home may be the perfect option. Ready to look for land to put your mobile home on? Start your search on Trulia.