Off-frame Modular Clayton Homes
We have land. Now we are looking for a home to put on it. What is it going to cost, not just for the house, but all of the rest of the costs that are not included in the house prices shown? We worry about …
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Can I change my Park Model into a Regular House?
I have a park model home and have made upgrades to my home. I was told I need a HUD label now. How do I get one? A HUD label means your home was built to HUD’s residential standards. You have to have permits and …
EcoHouseMart Plywood House Kits
EcoHouseMart makes and sells house kits made with engineered wood. They make kits to build a log cabin and these solid wood panel houses. They are all made from sustainable northern spruce. Pre-cut kits let you build your own home quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Materials …
You Can Get a Mortgage!
Do you scroll Trulia, Zillow and Redfin? Do you stop and look at the house flyers in the window of real estate agencies? Do you dream about fixing up your own home? You might be surprised. It may be easier than you think. If you …
How can I get a loan to buy a manufactured home? Part 2: Owner Financing, VA Loans, Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae
If you are buying a manufactured home, your financing options are limited. Not every lender wants to extend credit to buy a trailer or mobile home. The same thing applies to any other non-conventional home. If you are working with a real estate agent, they …
How can I get a loan to buy a manufactured home? Part 1: HUD FHA Insured Loans and First-time Homebuyer Programs
If you are purchasing a manufactured home from a lot or using a real estate agent, they can help you arrange financing. If you are buying a trailer, with or without land or land to put a manufactured home on directly from the owner, you …
Build a Custom Bookcase Secret Door with Murphy Door’s Pin Hinge System
You don’t have to live in a Victorian mansion or a castle to have a secret passage or a hidden room concealed behind a bookcase. You can buy a complete kit with everything you need to build a bookcase that opens like a door, or …
Murphy Doors – Secret Doors and Added Storage
How does Bruce Wayne enter the bat cave? Through a secret bookcase door. If you want a secret door to your hidden lair, you can build one yourself with a kit or parts from Murphy Doors. The Murphy Door Company makes doors that are also …
Discover Extra Storage You Didn’t Know You Had
It is hard to stay organized when there is just not enough space. Buying extra bins and tubs doesn’t help if there is nowhere to put them. Look around your house. You might be surprised for find space that can be used for storage that …
Why Can’t I get a Mortgage or even move a Pre-1976 Trailer?
Since June 15, 1976, manufactured homes (mobile homes or trailers) were constructed to meet Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards and issued a red HUD tag, a certification label. You cannot retrofit an older trailer and get a HUD tag. Technically, trailers constructed prior to …
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