How to Buy a Manufactured Home
New construction manufactured homes are available ready to move-in, placed in well managed land lease communities. Affordable, quality home ownership on your personal leased lot.
Many people start their manufactured home search by selecting a model home and then trying to find a location to fit the home. However that poses significant challenges and frustration.
A more strategic way to customize your new home is working with ABC Home Sales. We coordinate your lot selection, home customizations, zoning permits and placement. We are there with you each step of the way.
Top 3 Steps for Home Buying Success
- Preapproval – the first, not last step is to apply for a mortgage from a qualified manufactured home lender
- Choose Your Location– ABC’s land lease communities offer a variety of lifestyles
- Choose Your Model – with our manufacturing partners
Or select one of our beautiful move-in ready model homes already placed in the community.
Top 3 Manufactured Home Buyers’ Questions
- Can I finance a manufactured home purchase? Absolutely! Loans for manufactured homes are structured differently. While many lenders now claim to offer financing for manufactured homes, we strongly recommend working with one of our preferred lenders who specialize in this marketplace, and offer funding at settlement.
- Will my manufactured home increase in value? No longer a depreciating asset like a vehicle, recent research from FHA shows that manufactured home values have increased faster than site-built home since 2012. Once placed, your location becomes a big part of future values – as with site-built homes.
- Land lease community vs privately owned land – Whether it’s a tiny home or a forever multi-section home, many people start with a dream of owning their own land for the placement of their new construction manufactured home.
What’s the best fit for you?
Private Lots – Tiny home marketers often promote placing the home on your lot, without going into the details of potential zoning issues. You are also responsible for all-year water, septic and road maintenance.
RV parks – popular with tiny home buyers. A tiny home on wheels in an RV park does indeed run the risk of depreciation as its truly a vehicle with no set foundation. RV parks do not offer the legal protection land lease communities have under state landlord/tenant laws. RV parks are best suited for temporary stays and travel.
Land Lease Communities – Renting your private lot in a managed community allows for an affordable, more care free lifestyle.
- Community rules and regulations along with state laws provide rights for you as a home owner that do not exist in an RV park.
- Tenant screening – ABC’s land lease communities are owner occupant only, with criminal background screening required for ALL full-time residents.
- Utilities, roads and services are managed and maintained.
- Zoning and utility requirements are met by ABC Home Sales with the placement of your home.
ABC Home Sales has helped build and renovate land lease communities in Pennsylvania since 1997. Contact us today for your personal consultation and make your home buying dreams come true!
