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My husband and I are planning on buying our first home together. We looked at two lots yesterday and are interested in one of the two triplewides we saw. It is a Fleetwood Tradition Series model 7663G. #BD/2BA 2654 Sq.Ft.

We already live on the lot that we want to put a new home on (we don't own it. but our landlord is very willing to sell). We've never done anything like this before. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We just don't want to get ripped off or taken for a ride.

We live in N. California.

Thanks

Oh, I forgot. This particular home is going for $152,627.00. This is for the home and delivery.

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Tanya

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