Where are prices of new MHs listed?

[Andrea]

I've looked at tons of websites on mobile home models but can't find prices hardly anywhere. Why aren't they listed? Is it a secret? Shouldn't each "basic" model be a set price (like a car w/ options)? And what about relocating the MH? How much extra is that per mile or whatever? And what if you have a community picked out (which I don't yet), can you have it put there??

I can't seem to find answers to any of these questions. I just want to know what I can afford--some look so nice then others look like little shacks... Thanks for any advice or what website(s) to look at! (note: I'm not yet to the stage where I'm ready to talk to a dealer)

[Tara]

Hi, I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but I found this at
http://www.mh-quote.com/FindHome/HomePrices.asp

It gives you a general idea, but maybe someone else knows more.

New Home Prices
· Small, single-wide home, 600-800 sq. ft., economy construction:

[Ron Ambler]

You can visit the reference section of your local library. Ask to see the NADA MH Guide. (Nat'l Auto Dealers Assn.) The reference is updated twice a year (I believe) and provides pricing for most manufacturers. It is similar to Kelly Blue Book for Autos.

Also, if you haven't, be sure and shop around at various dealers and check prices. Also, visit, MH shows when they are in your area. You can visit quite few homes at these shows and gain a lot of info on pricing.

[Andrea]

Thanks Tara & Ron, that info was very helpful!

[Sandy]

Just an FYI. We purchased our 1456 sq. ft. double wide in 2001, we are in Southern California and paid $93,500. Location plays a huge part!

[KEVIN O']

Price is one thing, location is another. In my area the better parks have so few lots avail. that you'll certainly pay $15-30K over the price of the new home, just to get your lot (and buy out the old house from the dealer/park owners).

I priced some late -model dbl-wides similar to what I'm looking at ($76K new, 1500 sq.ft.) and found them still holding good value - $95-110K. So, by way of MH logic: buy the $76K home, pay the $30k to move the old one and you'll probably hold value, if not appreciate some. The location drives MH value, same as stick-builts. The same $76K new home plopped down in a less desirable park will nose dive immediately probably never to recover.

These insights I've seen all through these forums and, after touring the local parks, see it for myself. Thanks for all those sharing their insights with such a novice.