Top Ten Hidden Costs When Buying a Manufactured Home

You’ve done it, you’ve found the perfect manufactured home for you with the right amount of bedrooms, the right amount of bathrooms, and the spacious kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. Buying or mortgaging your manufactured home home is the most basic of costs and after buying a Manufactured Home, it is important to keep in mind there are other costs than just the actual home itself. Many things factor into the price of making your manufactured house a livable residence, and it may be things you never even thought of.

One of the basic costs that most buyers are aware of, is either buying land to place your manufactured home on, or renting a lot in a manufactured home park. However, a lot goes into placing your new manufactured home, sometimes even before the foundation can be laid. Is there already a foundation? Does it need to be excavated? Things like clearing trees or stumps, trenching for utility lines, placing a driveway, and even bulldozing if necessary are costs that you may forget to include after you’ve purchased your home. Other things like soil analysis for your septic tank,or drilling for a well, are a significant component in calculating your costs.

A checklist will help you stay organized and keep track of any and all costs. It can also remind you of things you may have to keep in mind before placing your manufactured home. Thankfully, we have provided for you a checklist of some construction options to help you budget!