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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

In June, HUD announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured home communities under an FHA-sponsored loan program. Despite that attention, however, some in the industry have chafed at the portrayal of land-lease communities by government housing authorities.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Idaho

HomeLight

This land-lease development offers single-family, one-story houses ranging from 1,400 to 1,800 square feet with two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and two or three-car garages. About: Golden Spike Estates is a 55+ land-lease community with spectacular mountain views. Location: Boise, Idaho. Golden Spike Estates.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Mobile Home

Redfin

A few of these factors include: Additional repairs and renovations. This includes preparing the land for the mobile home, including leveling, grading, and clearing. Land lease fees. Additional expenses when you buy a mobile home When buying a mobile home, several additional expenses exceed the initial purchase price.

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Manufactured housing group encouraged by FHA attention — but concerned about its portrayal

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Last month, the U.S. That’s why I find it interesting.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

HomeLight

Some communities have a land-lease structure in which you purchase the house, but lease the home site. This arrangement may eliminate or lower property taxes, but you’ll incur monthly bills for the property lease, water, sewer, trash removal, and amenities. What are your new neighbors like?

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Opinion: It’s time for bi-partisanship on affordable manufactured housing homeownership

Housing Wire

Manufactured home communities — also known as land-lease communities — are a critical model for the delivery of affordable manufactured homes, with half of the new manufactured homes currently being placed in such communities. Congress can help.