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by David Oxhandler
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Re: my double wide MH halves are separating!
Replies: 3
Views: 12730

Re: my double wide MH halves are separating!

Contact your local building permit authority for a list of licensed manufactured home installers
by David Oxhandler
Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: 1992 Oakwood "Special Edition" on one acre of land
Replies: 3
Views: 1611

Re: 1992 Oakwood "Special Edition" on one acre of land

The two most important things n any real estate purchase are location and condition A home that is over 20 years old has had the original builders kinks ironed out over that time. I purchase several used homes every year. The brand is almost irrelevant in a home that has been around that long. You w...
by David Oxhandler
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: What were they thinking?
Replies: 7
Views: 3492

Re: What were they thinking?

Demolition is expensive it is unlikely to be included in the cost of a replacement home. Doubling the size of a home would not permit you to use the same foundation. Start by visiting some of your local dealers for a suitable replacement home. Discuss the possibilities and costs. With a good credit ...
by David Oxhandler
Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: First Time Home Buyers Forum
Topic: RENTING mobile home in Clearwater, Florida area
Replies: 9
Views: 8606

Re: RENTING mobile home in Clearwater, Florida area

The Clearwater area has the highest concentration of manufactured homes and parks of anyplace in the world. Because of the popularity of the area with retirees demand has created high lot rents. With lot rent at 450 - 700 it would be difficult to find a home to rent for $500 as that would not pay th...
by David Oxhandler
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Serial number and Model number lookup?
Replies: 16
Views: 193809

Re: Serial number and Model number lookup?

Start by checking your local building department and tax assessors records. Most towns and counties have these online now. Call local licensed dealers. Each builder has a unique system of serial numbers. Or give us the full serial number here. Someone with knowledge about the local builders might ju...
by David Oxhandler
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:08 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Rotted frame under Fleetwood
Replies: 7
Views: 12417

Re: Rotted frame under Fleetwood

Nope

It seems doubtful that the same width wood will be capable of supporting the load that steel would.

Replace what was there originally with the same material that was there before.
by David Oxhandler
Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: older mobile home wiring change
Replies: 1
Views: 1030

Re: older mobile home wiring change

There was no national code for build MH in 1973. You would be well advised to spend a few hundred dollars for a professional home inspection, so you will know exactly what to expect in repair and renovation costs
by David Oxhandler
Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: First Time Home Buyers Forum
Topic: Anyone ever bought a bank repossessed mobile home?
Replies: 4
Views: 3548

Re: Anyone ever bought a bank repossessed mobile home?

"..., there's no problem in buying a repo home as long as you inspect it well for any problems." That is true as long as you know what to look for. Hire a professional home inspection company. They will give you all the details on the homes condition and list all possible needed repairs to...
by David Oxhandler
Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Owners Forum
Topic: Tenant rights regarding selling pre-hud homes- sitting someone else's property.
Replies: 2
Views: 2556

Re: Tenant rights regarding selling pre-hud homes- sitting someone else's property.

Colorado’s mobile home park law says that "Most mobile homeowners, when they decide to relocate, want to sell their home on-site. Read the rental agreement for the restrictions, criteria and procedures of your particular park. In order to avoid surprises, ask what criteria are currently in plac...