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What is the deal with upgrades on a manufactured home? A dealer tells you that you can customize a home. When deciding what options you prefer though such as laminate instead carpet you are told it can be done but the cost of laminate is added and then the carpet is subtracted at a much reduced rate...

We are looking to buy a manufactured home and currently own a home. Since the housing market is slow we thought we would turn our present home into a rental when we move into this new home. My question is - Is it possible to get a mortgage for this new home although we already have our first home we...

I know this thread is several years old now but we are currently looking at Franklin Homes. We have visited the facility and taken a tour. We were very impressed with the quality of materials used and the way the homes are built. We are having trouble trying to figure out which is the better route t...

rmurray, thanks for all the useful information. That clears up several questions. Do you have any suggestions as to which manufacturer makes the best quality home available in TN? We have looked at Franklin and Commodore and was more impressed with Franklin. We have found a place close by that sells...

We have just started looking into modular homes. What are the differences in on frame and off frame modulars? So far the only thing we can find is one is left on the steel frame while the way it is built is just the same as an off frame. Does this make a big difference in the way it is appraised, fi...