How can I buy mobile homes from FEMA?
Q. There are thousands of mobile homes that FEMA purchased for hurricane katrina relief sitting at an airport in Hope, AR. It looks as though they will not be able to use many of these homes. Are they going to sale these homes to attempt to recover some of thier cost. If so, how do I go about purchasing one or 20 of those mobile homes.
Asked by jeffreym4him - Wed Dec 6 14:03:10 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think they are allowed to sell those. But here is their site go ask them. FEMA The federal emergency management agency s web site Buena Suerte
Answered by newmexicorealestateforms - Wed Dec 6 14:33:17 2006

Where is the best place to find used mobile homes for sale on the web?
Q. Thinking about buying a mobile home, (SE Oklahoma) much cheaper than a house. From looking on the internet I am having a very hard time, when I put something in the search, it brings up all kinds of web sites and none of them are what I am looking for. Any help. Also do the mobile homes, haver real fireplaces or are they electric?
Asked by whattheheck - Thu Nov 13 22:47:14 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. craigslist ( ) -- if you're unfamiliar with it, follow the link, find your state, then select your city. If your city's unavailable, select the closest one. Once there, find the section labeled housing, and follow the link labeled "real estate for sale". You can sift through manually, but they may be difficult to find so try running multiple searches once you get there in the search bar at the top. Search for 'mobile', then 'single wide' (or 'double wide' if you're looking for one of those) and 'trailer'. [note: "mobile" will return some results that are way off because it also hits on mobile phone, but eh]. mhvillage - is also a good place to run a search. If your local paper has a website, and posts their classifieds online, you… [cont.]
Answered by tracy - Fri Nov 14 00:55:49 2008

Is there a bank in Massachusetts that does mobile homes?
Q. Next year I would like to get a mobile home in Massachusetts. I work for a mortgage company and none of our investors do it. Or they require like 20% down. We do NH and Maine but not Mass. Does anyone know of any banks or mortgage companies that do the financing for mobile homes?
Asked by gleva - Mon Jul 3 12:23:53 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i've heard that argent mortgage may do this, but i'm not sure. good luck!
Answered by thetoothfairyiscreepy - Mon Jul 3 12:30:10 2006

How could i get the deed I have on my land to allow mobile homes? Im from Maine?
Q. I own a peice of land and when i bough tit in the deed says that no mobile homes aloude on this road! theres like 5 houses on this rd.
Asked by Nikki - Wed Aug 16 22:38:58 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You will have to check the local/township ordinances on that. Some townships do not allow mobile homes at all. Contact them to find out the ordinances. It will be the same place that you pay the property tax.
Answered by Biker - Wed Aug 16 22:43:53 2006

Where can I find actual book values for used mobile homes?
Q. I am looking at several older mobile homes, hoping to buy one and move it to my property. I cannot seem to determine the value of any of them, because they are older than 15 years. Any ideas?
Asked by Mexilee - Tue Jun 5 23:55:49 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can a complete mobile home book out value here;
Answered by Peter F - Thu Jun 7 20:10:32 2007

Selling mobile homes on rented lots -> How does it work? Where should I advertise?
Q. I have a 1997 Liberty 14x52 mobile home in Missoula, Montana. The area is growing faster than imagineable and is a great university town. Payments are low and so is lot rent, but being a divorced single parent is difficult and has brought hardships which I'm recovering from. I know about eBay, but what are some other creative options? I don't want the responsibility of renting the house. I want to cut my ties with it and move on. What is the best option in trying to sell a mobile home when you don't earn a lot and would like to move to another state quickly? Professional real estate agent's suggestions are very welcome and highly recommended at answering this question.
Asked by tough - Sat May 20 20:14:25 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. List it with a reputable agent that advertises nationally
Answered by shadygrove35128 - Sat May 20 20:20:58 2006

how much are basic utility bills for double wide mobile homes?
Q. I'm trying to get a round about figure from people who live in mobile homes of how much they pay a month for utility bills, to see if it is cheaper for a house or mobile home! Thanks for the help guys!!
Asked by Vidalia - Mon Mar 23 14:16:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No one can answer that question. You did not say what year the home is or if it has an energy package or what state it is located. All of these things add up for a utility bill. Sorry!
Answered by DaDiva - Mon Mar 23 17:04:14 2009

Is a dealers licence necessary for mobile homes in Florida?
Q. I have been offered a number of mobile homes in Florida and would like to know if it is necessary to have a dealers licence to sell them. Paul
Asked by paulmcconnon - Fri Oct 5 17:53:43 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Each state has laws on the number of sales an individual can make per year and not be considered a dealer. I am not sure but if I were to guess I would say the number is 3. More than that would require a dealer's license. And if you do need a license you often have to have a commercial location with specific elements costing you more than are probably willing to pay.
Answered by linkus86 - Fri Oct 5 21:02:46 2007

How does house arrest work with mobile homes?
Q. If someone lives in a mobile home, like an RV or something, how would house arrest work then? Wouldn't that defeat the purpose since you could just drive your house to wherever you wanted to go?
Asked by aleron_devega - Tue Feb 27 11:04:32 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe you have to stay within the appointed perimeter (i.e. you cannot drive off hte lot.)
Answered by imaginasian911 - Tue Feb 27 11:13:38 2007

what are the rules/laws regarding planning permission for mobile home and park homes in the uk?
Q. if i were to buy (or rent) a piece of land, probably in a rural area in the uk, would i be allowed to put a static caravan/mobile home/park home on there or would i need planning permission? also if i were to build my own basic structure from timber resembling a park home, what would the situation be with that one? i wouldn't be thinking of selling it so that is not a factor. many thanks
Asked by Dave - Fri Jun 5 09:21:48 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you will need planning permission (even if you are a gypsy) you need to talk your local planning office.they normally have a duty officer who will advise you if you call in. development in the country is very constrained outside a settlement boundary. the Local Development Framework or Core Strategy will specify what they normally allow +where. one exception is if you are making charcoal and need to be on site 24-7. it depends on previous use of the site; number of visitors you expect; local services; road access ... There are also strict rules on materials and placement of park homes due to fire risks, gas canisters, and health issues of condence/damp and formaldahyde off-gassing
Answered by fred - Fri Jun 5 15:51:12 2009

In Ireland is it legal for mobile homes to stay in residential areas?
Q. Theres this really dodgy looking mobile home on my road. Its painted black and the windows are covered with black curtains and its been there at least three weeks and i've never seen it move. Just today i've noticed another mobile home on my road. The first one was freaky enough but the second one has me worried they might start using it as a set down zone. Is it legal for them to stay there?
Asked by Derek - Wed Sep 19 18:13:01 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know about on the road, but you can only have one on your own property for a certain number of months in the year - I think it is three - without planning permission. Ask your local gardai to check it out, and your council will be able to tell you what their regulations are.
Answered by bluebell - Wed Sep 19 18:41:26 2007

What is the average commission charged by realtors selling mobile homes?
Q. We are selling a mobile home and the commission charges seem high to me. They are charging 10% and I need to know if that is too high.
Asked by defandy - Sat Feb 3 15:13:53 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 10% is about right. There is a big difference between marketing a $500K home and a $20K mobile home. 6% is very unrealistic unless your mobile home is over $200k. In Denver it is really hard to get any good Realtor to list or show mobile homes. Tony 15year vetern www.hqhomes.com
Answered by Tony - Sat Feb 3 16:23:30 2007

What are the best brands of manufactured homes (mobile homes)?
Q. I am in the market for a mobile home and I just wanted some insight to which brand is more durable. I am looking for quality- something that will last.
Asked by A.T. - Sun Jul 19 18:25:53 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a question only you can answer. Shop around, ask people, decide how much you want to spend, and the extras you want. They are all pretty much the same. The best thing to remember is you get exactly what you pay for. More importantly. check out the service performance. Even the best homes will have problems. The service department should be able to repair even the worst without problems.
Answered by saaanen - Mon Jul 20 09:03:37 2009

Where can buyers go for financing on mobile homes on land in TN?
Q. Mobile home financing is sometimes very hard to find, some buyers have less than perfect credit, (640 and under). Looking for "financing for mobile homes" single wide and double wide already on land. Some homes listed are manufactured double wide homes with permanant foundation, others are single wide mobile on land. These were previously occupied homes and some are in need of repair. I would like to find more options for the buyer with less than perfect credit, (640 and under). I have talked with a few companies and this seems hard to find in TN. Does anyone have suggestions? Realtors or Finance companies please reply! Need financing for a used mobile home on land, first purchase not refinancing. Thanks for all replys!
Asked by BusyOldBag - Mon Jun 11 03:23:24 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can help! msmith@premierloangroup.c om Marty
Answered by Marty S - Mon Jun 11 08:52:05 2007

When a mobile home park is being shut down, what happens to the people and their homes that live their?
Q. Do they pay you double for your home? The mobile home park is in Colorado if that matters.
Asked by mikehut123 - Tue Jul 18 12:26:15 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My understanding is that the lots are rented out on a monthly or yearly basis. When it is shut down if they own the mobile home they will be required to move it to another location at their own expense. If they have paid rent in advance, then they should be reimbursed for that amount. If they are renting the mobile home and the lot, they will have to move out.
Answered by Melissa C - Tue Jul 18 12:34:40 2006

Could really use the opinion of someone who is familiar with building and renovating houses & mobile homes.?
Q. I live in a single-wide mobile home (mid 80's model if that counts), and part of the front wall is beginning to rot. The front part of the house is beginning to sink, and I can't get the front door completely. My mother has mentioned "jacking the house up" in the front. What does she mean by this, and how would I go about having it done? What kind of tools do I need? also what will it take to replace the entire front wall?
Asked by Ms. Reaves - Tue Jul 7 23:05:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm in a mobile too. If I had the issues you describe, I'd look in the phone book or ask around and find someone who works on mobiles, who's familiar with them, get them in to assess what's going on, what needs to be done and how much it will cost, how fast you need to do it. The front wall rotting probably isn't a really big deal, that can probably be fixed by removing the siding and replacing what's rotted, and figuring out why it rotted and fixing that too. Most carpenters could do that no problem, but the door not closing properly would worry me a lot, along with the front of the house sinking. The door not closing sounds like something is really out of whack, and unless you know what you're doing it's better not to fool around with… [cont.]
Answered by Karen L - Wed Jul 8 00:51:35 2009

Where can I look at mobile homes online?
Q. I'm looking for a mobile home, but I haven't found a place online to view models and prices. I just want a ballpark figure and to see what I can get.
Asked by slames - Sun May 10 13:22:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All depends on what area you are wanting to live in. Do a mobile home park search. They should have mobiles on their website for sale. Best of luck to you.
Answered by Sweetharttt - Sun May 10 17:55:40 2009

How many mobile homes will fit on a Jack Up Barge in New Orleans?
Q. A Jack Up Barge is used often used in exploring for oil or gas on bodies of water where three "legs" provide stability for the work platform. Someone can experiment with a mobile home and jack it up if the water starts to rise again in flood prone areas like New Orleans.
Asked by clophad - Sat Jun 3 08:24:27 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That would be too expenses.
Answered by CottonPatch - Tue Jun 6 21:31:46 2006

Does anyone recycle old mobile homes in king county washington?
Q. I have an old mobile home that I want anyone to recycle...but I am not sure how to find an entity that can do this. I have the sheriffs junk title.
Asked by Dswaff - Fri May 9 18:18:23 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My husband and I currently live in Idaho. However we are moving our farm back to WA in a few months (I grew up in Western Washington). Mobile homes are on VERY desirable frames. People can make really great flatbed trailers out of them. However that said, it is not cheap, nor easy to do. The mobile home itself must be knocked off the trailer, and then all the bit and pieces cleaned up. All the insulation, and plastics must be hauled to the dump. The metals in the mobile home can be recycled. Taking the insulation, and plastics to the dump in King County is NOT cheap. Does your mobile home still have the axels, and tires under it? (Hopefully) If so, advertise it in the Little Nickel, for free. Someone must come and haul away.… [cont.]
Answered by Bohemian_Garnet_Permaculturalist - Sun May 11 10:08:20 2008

How many layers of roofing allowable in Az. on mobile homes prior to removal.?
Q. I've had two contractor quotes for removal and replacement of my mobile home roof. One states Az. law requires removal of old roof with only one layer while the other quotes Az. law allows two layers of roofing. This makes a difference in the over all costs. Please advise. Thank You.
Asked by thomsondarlene - Thu May 4 15:41:43 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. according to the spec's of the maker of the shingles, we can only put one layer over another one time. this is owens corning and elk and all other major brands we use here in NC. call ur local building inspector and i know that he will tell u " what ever the manufacture suggest or say to install" will be his answer. ask both of the roofing contractors to show u in the book what is correct. lic. gen. contractor
Answered by bigg_dogg44 - Thu May 4 16:34:48 2006