| The great thing about buying a used manufactured | | | | manufactured home dealership for this information. |
| home is that, unlike a traditional home, it can be moved | | | | Value is also determined by such add-ons as decks, |
| wherever you need it. | | | | garages, additional rooms and the like that can |
| There are many places to look for a used | | | | increase the value. Check with the local county |
| manufactured home. You can start with the classified | | | | appraisers offer to find out how the manufactured |
| ads, both ads in your local newspaper and online at | | | | home property has been appraised for tax purposes. |
| sites such as Craigslist. If you are searching online, you | | | | You also need to thoroughly evaluate the condition of |
| can also check out eBay as well as sites specializing in | | | | the home. As manufactured homes age, they suffer |
| mobile homes. You can also check your local yellow | | | | from the same ills as traditional homes...wiring or |
| pages as many mobile home sales companies sell | | | | plumbing problems, aging furnaces, and the like. |
| used as well as new homes. | | | | The best way to do determine the value and condition |
| Searching for a used manufactured home is only part | | | | of the manufactured home you are considering buying |
| of the process. You also want to make sure you buy | | | | is by hiring an appraiser with experience in appraising |
| a good one. | | | | manufactured homes. Check the yellow pages or ask |
| You need to determine the actual value of the mobile | | | | your local bank for recommendations. |
| home. Since manufactured homes depreciate and lose | | | | By the way, if you are planning on keeping the |
| value more quickly, you may find that the home is not | | | | manufactured home where it sits, you need to be |
| worth the asking price. You can find the standard | | | | approved by the mobile home park where the home is |
| value of a particular brand, style and year of | | | | located. Make sure you do that before buying the |
| manufactured home by checking the Blue Book at | | | | home or you may find you need to move when you |
| your local public library. (You may have to ask a | | | | were not planning on it. Not only that, but check out the |
| librarian help you obtain this information from another | | | | park itself as you may find that you actually do not |
| library.) You can also ask your local bank or | | | | want to stay that after all. |