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Housing, House vs. Mobile homes for first time buyer

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• May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
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You are probably considering buying a home or somewhere to settle in. But with the rising prices in real estate, most people in the lowered cadres are disadvantaged. The alternative would be getting a mortgage which would take ages to pay the actual amount plus the interest. Mobile homes, however, are becoming a thing. If you are single or a couple without children, then this is for you. Be it a camper, luxury RV, or a motorhome, there is something for everyone.

Similarities Between a Motor home and a Conventional House

Although the two seem different, they serve pretty the same functions.

Functions

A mobile home plays a similar function to a conventional home-to shelter you and your family from the elements. They are as warm and cozy as any other, with an extra ability for further customization.

Manufactured homes can be adapted to suit your needs. Just as in a built house, you can buy or customize it to make sure that it has enough rooms.

Utilities

Lack of some amenities is one of the common misconceptions about mobile homes. In reality, both a conventional home and a mobile home have similar amenities and utilities. If you thought you’d have to sacrifice comfort, then you are wrong. If you buy a brand new mobile home, you will have to do all the hooking like electricity and water. This is not common with second-hand mobile houses, which even have a parking space set.

Sizes

Traditional stick houses have no limits when it comes to size. The only other limiting factors are the budget and the area. Usually, you can determine the size in square feet, where the cost is in a given ratio to the square area.

Manufactured houses, despite their limited size, have a host of other benefits. They are very effective if you want to downsize. Don’t mistake small for tiny. After all, if you’re single and looking to move in, this is perfect for you. Just like traditional houses, they come in a variety of sizes.

Flexibility

Fancy a moving house. You don’t have to live in the same dull area all the time, wake up to the same neighbors and traffic. Mobile houses are your only way out. Mobility especially appeals to many buyers.

One of the unique features of mobile homes is that they can be moved. Imagine moving from the cold North Dakota or Minnesota to warm Florida in the same house. Sounds cool, huh? A mobile house also saves you from permanence, a limiting factor if you want to move out later.

Mobile Houses

The term mobile house here in the United States refers to a constructed off-site house to be installed elsewhere. The structure is usually made of a steel frame and a chassis. The chassis facilitates its movement to the installation area and future movements in case the owner should move. However, they are not entirely mobile and rarely move.

Mobile houses are available in three main sizes.

Single-wide Manufactured Home

When you mention a mobile house, people think of a single-wide type of house. This is the sort of house you have probably seen a truck towing on state highways. It is the smallest of the three sizes at 18 by 90 feet in length or smaller. The smaller size makes it easier to move it later after installation compared to the other two varieties.

Double-wide Mobile House

The double-wide mobile house has a dimension of 20 feet by 90 feet or less, depending on the customer. It is similar to a two-roomed apartment which offers some privacy. One can act as a living room and the other a bedroom. Usually constituted of those separate units, the double-wide mobile house must be transported to the installation site in two trucks. Once installed, they are seldom moved due to the difficult process of disassembling, transportation, and reassembling.

The Triple-wide Mobile House 

The triple-wide mobile house is similar to the double-wide mobile house, only that it has an extra room. Once assembled, they are difficult to tell apart from the traditional stick houses.

Here is the second type of mobile house.

RVs

You should try RVs is if you want to be constantly on the move. RVs are luxury recreational vehicles on wheels. RVs resemble a usual truck or vehicle with an exaggerated cargo area to make room for living quarters. Clients can choose between a motorized or towing RV. You can choose between a camper and a motorhome in this category.

Motorized RVs

Motorized RVs include;

The Class A Motorhome

Class A motor homes serve as the blueprint for contemporary RVs. The vehicle features a full cab, including a front passenger seat and the cargo area that makes the customized home. You can easily move between different amenities even when the vehicle is in motion. All this luxury goes for anything around $1000.

 Class B Motorhome

Class B motorhomes are customized vans. RV manufacturers can take a standard van, increase the roof height, fit new amenities and sometimes increase the chassis length to make more room. Inspect what you are buying because different models feature different designs. You can get one for as little as $40000.

 The Class C Motorhome

Class C RVs feature a larger design compared to class B. With an over the cab extension bunker, they have added space for storage and amenities. You can’t miss to notice them, for they look more like trucks than vans. You can own this luxurious, spacious mid-entry range for anything between $50000-$120000.

Super Class C

Super Class C RVs are super strong class C motorhomes. They feature a modern 18-wheeler engine which makes them a perfect fit for rough terrains. This RV can also tow your car or another mobile home.

Towable RVs

Towable RVs are much similar to motorized ones, only that they lack their own engines. You can get as much pleasure from towed RVs. Also called pop-ups, fifth wheels are great fits when it comes to reliability and heavy-duty performance. They offer extra bed space and can tow grown-up toys such as dirt bikes. They should fit the back of most pick-up trucks.

Advantages of a Mobile Home over a Conventional Home

Price

Mobile homes and RVs are much cheaper compared to conventional brick and mortar houses. In 2019, a square foot of a new single-family house cost $118 per square foot. Manufactured houses cost a one-off price, thus saving you tedious mortgage settlements with high-interest rates and long legal procedures. The price factor boils down to even renovations and cheaper maintenance costs.

Customization

This is another great selling point for mobile houses-the ease of customization. Most manufacturers offer custom home structures and RVs. You don’t have to settle forever with boring designs and layouts. What’s more, they are usually the DIY type of maintenance which saves you lots of bucks.

Construction Time

A typical house demands that you start by drawing plans from certified contractors, getting construction licenses, looking for contractors, raw materials, and everything pertaining to construction. If you’re looking to move in fast or are single, you don’t have to experience all that stress. Just consult an up to task manufacturer and get a home for less than 14 days. The buying process is shorter and attracts fewer legal agreements and paperwork.

Living Area

Mobile homes often require somewhere to place them, such as your land or a parking lot. Luckily you can buy a mobile home such as a camper or an RV that is always on the move. Additionally, you get some acquire a mobile home without necessarily having a parking lot.

Bottom Line                        

Mobile homes such as RVs and campers offer luxurious yet cheaper options than traditional brick and mortar houses. They not only provide a home but a home from home. Clients can choose between motorized RVs and towed RVs. You can get the same comfort and utilities in mobile homes and for a fraction of the price.