Buying a mobile home

What actually separates a mobile home's real cost from a site built house's, the financing and land status that shape most regrets, and what buyers wish they had confirmed before signing.

• Do people regret buying a mobile home? Not usually, if they own the land under it.
• What does owning a mobile home cost beyond the purchase price? Plan for $300 to $700 a month on top of the loan.
• What do mobile home buyers wish they'd known before signing? The land deal matters more than the home.
• How much does a mobile home cost? Roughly $70K to $150K new, far less used.
• How much does it cost to move a mobile home? Typically $2,000 to $8,000, but distance and setup decide it.

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