Friday, October 18, 2024

The Basics of Promoting Your Manufactured Home Listing

Are you getting ready to sell a mobile home? If you are, you may be wondering how to get your listing out in front of buyers.

There is no perfect answer to selling your home in a flash. However, there are different ways to list your home on MHVillage, the nation’s largest website for buying, selling, and renting manufactured homes. This includes promoting your listing so that you can get as many eyeballs on your listing as possible.

MHVillage gets over 25 million unique website visitors annually, and those visitors are people looking specifically for mobile homes. So, by listing your mobile home on MHVillage, you’re not competing with other types of real estate to sell your home.

Here are some things you should know about promoting your manufactured home listing on MHVillage:

Listing Your Home

Of course, you can’t promote your manufactured home listing if you don’t have a listing to promote.

Thankfully, MHVillage makes it easy to list your mobile home and get it in front of buyers.

To list your mobile home on MHVillage, visit mhvillage.com and click on the Sell tab in the top-left corner. From here, you can start your mobile home listing. You can also find manufactured home dealers near you and get a free mobile home value report.

Upgrading Your Listing

On MHVillage, you can upgrade your listing to either a Featured or Premium listing. These offer you even more features to get your listings in front of as many buyers as possible.

If you’re considering upgrading your listing, here are just a few of the perks in store:

Photos

Photos are by far the most effective way to draw buyers to your home listing. This is because it gives them a solid first impression of the home that they may live in.

Different listing tiers will come with a different amount of photos you can add to your listing. If you upgrade to a Premium home listing, you can add an unlimited amount of photos. This gives you the chance to fully show off your manufactured home in all of its glory.

With a Featured or Premium listing, you can also add a thumbnail image to your listing. When your listing shows up in search results, you can attract a buyer’s attention with a photo of your home.

Extra Tagline

By upgrading to a Featured or Premium listing, you can feature an additional line of text on search results pages. A tagline right on the search results page entices more buyers to visit your home when they know more about it right from the get-go.

There are many creative ways to use this tagline. You can boast about your home’s proximity to the beach or other popular attraction. Or, you can use it to describe a great, quiet neighborhood.

Virtual Tour

A virtual tour of your mobile home is a great way to attract buyers. It gives them the chance to virtually walk through your home from the comfort of their computer.

By upgrading to a Premium home listing, you can include a virtual tour of your home with your listing. A buyer can step into your shoes and tour the home, helping influence their decision to buy.

These days, many buyers even seek out homes with virtual tours. That’s why MHVillage has a filter when searching for listings with this feature. When searching for mobile homes, simply click on the “Only Listings with Virtual Tours” checkbox under the Other Options menu.

Top of Search Results

This might be the biggest perk of a Premium listing. On MHVillage, Premium listings are always listed first.

This makes a Premium listing one of the best ways to get the most visibility in your zip code. If you’re in a hurry to sell your mobile home to the right buyer, this makes a Premium listing a must-have.

Now that we’ve gone over some of the basics of promoting your manufactured home listing, are you ready to sell your home? If you are, head over to MHVillage to start your listing today.

Lower Your Housing Costs With Manufactured Homes

Housing costs in 2022 are rising across the board. From buying a home, to paying for heating and electric bills, to paying for property taxes, it’s never been more expensive to own a site-built home.

What if there was a way to own a home more affordably? With manufactured housing, you can do just that.

Before we go any further, it’s important to know how to lower your housing costs with manufactured homes:

The Logic of Manufactured Housing Affordability

There are a few reasons why manufactured homes are so affordable. Firstly, manufactured homes are built in a factory, and then shipped to the home site. On the other hand, site-built homes are built on the home site itself.

This distinction may not seem like a big one. However, it means massive savings during the home building process. The factory-built nature of a manufactured home means a more cost-efficient construction and delivery. Because a manufacturer can buy materials in bulk, for example, those savings are passed onto the consumer.

And it’s not just money savings, either. With a manufactured home building project, you don’t have to delay building due to weather. This means there’s increased time efficiency involved.

Comparing Costs

With those cost savings in mind, it’s easy to see how affordable manufactured homes are.

The average price of a new manufactured home is $88,809, based on 2022 sales data from Datacomp. For a pre-owned manufactured home, it’s even cheaper – just $61,085. If you thought you couldn’t buy a home at such an affordable price, think again.

Let’s compare that to the cost of a site-built home. According to Statista data, a site-built home sold on average for $408,000 in 2021.

By buying a manufactured home, you can take advantage of higher quality for lower prices.

Other Financial Considerations

If you’re buying an affordable manufactured home, there are a few other things to keep in mind:

Financing

It’s not hard to find financing for your mobile home purchase. In fact, many communities and dealers offer financing for mobile homes.

It’s important to find the right kind of financing for your mobile home purchase. There are many different types of loans to choose from.

Financing: Similarities and Differences to Site-Built Homes

The most popular type of manufactured home loan is a “chattel loan.” These loans title the home as a piece of property similar to a car title. These are especially common in communities, where the land is leased while you own the home.

That’s one of the biggest differences compared to site-built homes when it comes to financing. With manufactured home purchases, you do not always buy the land the home sits on. There’s a type of manufactured home loan that allows you to buy the land with the home. That type of loan is called a “land-home mortgage.”

A land-home mortgage is similar to a traditional mortgage in that you secure both the land and the home. However, traditional mortgages for manufactured homes are less common than chattel loans.

Research Mobile Homes Near You

Just because manufactured homes are affordable doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your research.

Take some time to look at what similar homes sell for in your area. Or, if you’re moving to another city or state, look in your market of choice to see what home prices are like.

With MHVillage, you can look at mobile homes in your area that you may be interested in buying. You can filter your home search based on multiple criteria, such as the number of bedrooms.

Don’t wait to see cost savings by going with a manufactured home. Start your journey with MHVillage today!

The Ins and Outs of Mobile Home Siding

It would be hard to imagine modern manufactured homes today without the siding that comes with them. They’re a crucial aspect of the manufactured home that offer more than just style. Without siding, your home would be exposed to the elements.

There are some things you should know about your mobile home’s siding. This includes what purpose it serves, the types of siding that are out there, and how to repair or replace it if you need to one day.

Mobile Home Siding: What Is It?

In the most literal sense, the siding is the material that covers the side of your mobile home. However, there’s more to it than that.

What you see as the siding is the most exterior-facing part of your manufactured home. Under it, you may find layers of insulation that help for temperature regulation, OSB wood panels, and weather-resistant house wrap, which we’ll discuss more later.

The siding is incredibly important for your home’s protection while offering a sense of style. Your siding even protects against weather damage to your home. It can also offer extra protection against high winds, depending on the type of siding your home has.

Your siding has energy efficiency benefits for your mobile home, too, and sometimes is equipped with insulating material. This means that it’s easier to control the temperature of your home. You can keep the warm air inside during the winter and cooler air inside during the summer.

The Main Types of Siding

There are three main types of mobile home siding that you should know about:

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is, by far, the most common type of siding for manufactured homes on the market today. It’s so popular because of its durability and longevity. Not only that, but it’s affordable, too. If you don’t count labor and installation, you can find affordable vinyl siding for $4 – $5 per square foot.

Vinyl siding also has many variations on style. If you visit your local hardware store, you’ll find vinyl siding in many shapes and colors. You can even find it in faux wood styles that give your manufactured home a cabin-like feel!

Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding may look like vinyl siding thanks to their horizontal planks. But, they’re made of different materials. Fiber cement siding is made from a plastic and cement mixture. This provides more weight and durability.

Because of its extra strength, fiber cement siding is at least twice the cost of vinyl siding. However, if you’re replacing your siding, the extra durability may be worth the cost.

Aluminum Siding

Aluminum siding is not used on new manufactured homes built today. Rather, it’s far more common on mobile homes built before the HUD code was introduced in 1976.

In fact, aluminum siding was one of the very first types of siding used for mobile homes. One reason it’s not used as often today is because it can be more prone to dents and other cosmetic damage.

Other Types of Manufactured Home Siding

While they’re less common, you may see other kinds of manufactured home siding from time to time.

Wood siding: many manufactured homeowners prefer wood siding for its natural, rustic look. But, one main drawback of wood siding is that it requires more ongoing maintenance. This is because wood siding is more prone to decay.

Stone siding: some types of siding take on a cobblestone appearance. This can be made of either real stone, or faux stone made out of plastic. This is similar to faux stone skirting that’s also popular with manufactured homes.

Repairing Siding

You may come across damage or cosmetic blemishes on your siding from time to time. There are a few different causes for this.

Extreme weather, such as hail or high winds, may cause dents on your siding. Or, older siding may be more prone to damage from bumps and natural wear and tear. For example, you may accidentally bump your siding with your lawnmower and create a dent, if it’s old enough.

How you repair your mobile home siding fully depends on what kind of siding you have. If you have vinyl siding, there are a few different ways to go about repairs.

Firstly, you can replace the area of siding that’s damaged. For vinyl siding specifically, this can be an involved process. Vinyl siding pieces interlock with the pieces above them, so you may need to remove several sections of siding before you replace the damaged piece of siding.

Alternatively, you may be able to patch or paint over any scuffs or scratches in your siding. If you have the original paint that matches your siding, this can be an easy fix in a pinch. In this case, it’s important to ensure you’ve washed the surface of your siding before you paint over it.

There’s one other thing you should consider when it comes to repairing your mobile home’s siding. Your home may have a manufacturer’s warranty for the siding. This could be from when the home was built, or when the siding was last replaced. Check to make sure that any repairs needed to your siding don’t already fall under warranty. If they do, you may be able to save some money on your repair.

Replacing Siding

If your mobile home siding is getting up there in age, you might consider having it fully replaced.

More often than not, you’ll want to hire a professional to replace the siding of your manufactured home. This is because a siding project can be more intensive than the average DIY project.

A professional can also walk you through the different types of siding that they offer.

When you’re considering a siding replacement project, keep the following in mind:

Budget: a local professional will be able to provide you with a price quote for a siding project. You’ll want to ensure that you can budget for a siding project that gives you quality siding for your home.

Material: A professional may suggest a few different types of material for you to choose from. These can have various benefits based on your local weather, your budget, and color.

Timing: the time of year can have a massive impact on when you complete your siding project. You should avoid having your siding done during the winter months if you live in a colder area.

Return on Investment: new siding on a manufactured home can boost the resale value once it’s time to sell. Consider whether your siding project will increase your home’s value based on the above factors. If you spend more than you budget for on your siding, it may cancel out any increased value from selling your home.

If you’d like to hire a professional to complete a siding project, check out sites like Angi and Thumbtack to find a contractor near you. If you live in a manufactured home community, check with your park manager to see if they have a recommended vendor for mobile home siding.

Looking for other ways to remodel your manufactured home? You can check out this comprehensive guide on mobile home roofing. If you’re looking to sell your manufactured home after you’ve upgraded your siding, you can start your listing today with MHVillage!

101 Mobile Home Remodeling Ideas

Whether you just moved into your mobile home or have lived in it for years, you may be thinking about how to give your home a remodel. Thankfully, there are practically endless ways to remodel just about any room in your mobile home to give it a facelift or make some needed repairs. In fact – we have over one hundred of them!

Every single room in your mobile home, from your kitchen to your bedroom to your living room, has features that can be remodeled. In this handy guide, we’ll go over mobile home remodel ideas for every room you could think of to spark inspiration for your next big DIY project.

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Kitchen

#1: Kitchen Cabinets

Mobile home kitchen cabinets are a great place to start if you want to give your home a fresh, new look. From modern to traditional Shaker cabinets, it’s easy to find a cabinet style that fits your budget and personal tastes.

#2: Kitchen Sink

There are a number of kitchen sink styles and materials that bring modern flair into any kitchen. You can even find a sink that comes with notches to hold a cutting board or a metallic grid that protects the bottom of your sink!

#3: Kitchen Backsplash

A kitchen backsplash can add a lovely drop of color near your cabinets and countertops. These are a relatively easy, yet stylish addition to any kitchen thanks to how much flair they add! A kitchen backsplash is most often made of tile, but other materials are available as well.

#4. Kitchen Island

A kitchen island is crucial for many manufactured homeowners. They offer space to cook, to eat, an area to gather around with friends, and are an incredibly popular addition to modern mobile home kitchens because of their versatility. It’s incredibly easy to find an island that fits in your kitchen – and your budget!

#5: Kitchen Countertops

Your kitchen’s countertops should be durable enough for everything that you store and do on them. Just as important, however, is your countertop’s style. Thankfully, there are endless possibilities for the color, material, and overall feel of your countertops to give your kitchen that personal touch.

#6: Appliance Garage

If you find yourself with appliances that take up too much space on your countertops, there’s a remedy. A built-in “appliance garage” can be handy for less-frequently used kitchen appliances, freeing up space in your mobile home’s kitchen. Your coffee maker will never have to knock elbows with your air fryer ever again.

#7: Kitchen Flooring

Generally, you want to go with a hardwood-type flooring for your kitchen for easy stain cleanup. These days, modern hardwood flooring offers durability, yet comfort and style for your kitchen. Tile flooring is also an incredibly popular option for this same reason. Or, you can go with a vinyl flooring for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers on the quality.

#8: Kitchen Appliances

Upgrading your kitchen appliances is a strong way to remodel your kitchen. By going with a modern refrigerator or a new, state-of-the-art dishwasher, you can make your kitchen more efficient and more stylish! And, modern appliances mean more energy efficiency for your mobile home, as well as the assurance that they will last for years to come.

#9: Kitchen Lighting

Your kitchen should be well-lit when you’re cooking or dining. One way to do that is with recessed lighting in your kitchen. With recessed lighting, you can keep your kitchen lit while saving on overhead space, too! If recessed lights are not an option for your kitchen ceiling, many home improvement stores offer low-profile LED light fixtures that create the same effect.

#10: Kitchen Painting

A fresh coat of paint as part of your mobile home kitchen remodel can add a new splash of color to spice up your mobile home! Not only that, but you could consider painting your mobile home kitchen cabinets to go with the new shade on your wall.

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Living Room

#11: Living Room Furniture

Your mobile home living room furniture should be comfortable, yet not take up too much space. Remodeling your living room by upgrading your furniture is a popular option for many mobile homeowners looking to transform their living space.

#12: Living Room Flooring

A living room floor can be made out of either hardwood or carpet. Consider which one is right for you and swap out the flooring to give your living room a new appearance from the moment you walk in! You could also make your living room flooring flush with an adjacent room to give it a seamless flow.

#13: Living Room Fireplace

A fireplace in your living room can bring added warmth and a nice gathering place for when you have company over. They can be either powered by either natural gas or electricity and offer a great way to heat your mobile home in the wintertime in addition to your mobile home’s furnace. Adding a fireplace to your living room will make any guest say, “Wow!”

#14: Expand Your Living Room

Have you thought about how to expand a mobile home with a site-built addition? If you have, then expanding your living room might be a good first step if you own your home on your own land. By remodeling your living room so you have more space, you can increase the value of your home and stretch out your legs – literally!

#15: Moulding and trim

Looking for a way to add some elegance to your mobile home living room? Adding some moulding and trim along the walls and ceiling can do just that. Moulding in your mobile home can be either nailed or glued into place, and can make any living room feel more regal!

#16: Living Room Lighting

There are so many ways to incorporate lighting into your living room. You may add a chandelier or other light fixture to light up the whole room. Or, accent lamps in the corners of your living room can provide you with more ways to light your living room exactly how you want at any given point.

#17: Living Room Windows

If your living room windows feel drafty or don’t let in enough light, you might want to swap them out. Modern windows for manufactured homes are highly rated for energy efficiency and can let in as much or as little light as you want.

#18: Living Room Paint

Paint your living room a neutral, yet inviting color and lighten the mood of any party or family movie night. Popular paint colors for the living room include softer colors such as greens and blues. You could even designate one wall as an accent wall and paint it a bolder color to draw attention to that portion of your living room.

#19: Living Room Media Accessories

Your living room can be a great place to enjoy your favorite movies, shows, and video games, so why not upgrade that experience? Go all out with surround-sound speakers and a mounted TV setup so that you can make the most out of your media in your mobile home’s living room.

#20: Living Room Accent Flair

Want to hang up a statement piece that ties your living room together? A framed painting, large clock, or mantlepiece can do just that. Don’t be afraid to fit your walls with flair that shows off your inner interior decorator!

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Dining Area

#21: Dining Room Table

The table might be one of the most important parts of your dining room. So, why not upgrade it during your dining room remodel? A high-quality dining room table should be able to fit your guests comfortably while being made of top-of-the-line wood or other material.

#22: Dining Room Chairs

Of course, the chairs in your dining room should be comfortable as well. FInding dining room chairs or benches that are cushioned is a popular move for manufactured homeowners in 2022.

#23: Dining Room Lighting

The dining room is one of the most popular rooms in the home for a chandelier. It provides ample lighting for any meal and shows off the elegance of your dining room. Or, you can take a cue from your kitchen and go with recessed lighting for a simple, yet subdued look.

#24: Dining Room Flooring

Like your kitchen, your dining room should have more of a hardwood feel – otherwise, you might spill food or drink on your carpet! Upgrading to hardwood floors in your dining room makes it a breeze to move around to set the table for dinner.

#25: Dining Room Storage

If you’re looking for a simple, yet classy way to show off your fine china or simply store some decorations, the dining room is a great place to do so. A china cabinet or display case in your dining room is a great way to spark some dinner conversation.

#26: Dining Room Bar Area

Who’s to say you can’t mix your own drinks at the table? Adding a bar-style fixture to your dining room can make your home the go-to for any party, sports event, or other gathering. You could even consider shelves for some of your favorite drink hardware.

#27: Dining Room Windows/Curtains

You don’t want the glare of a sunset to be in your eyes during dinner. Remodeling your windows, including blackout curtains, can provide you with as much control over the lighting in your dining room as you need.

#28: Dining Area Countertops

If you have a dining island in your kitchen, consider the countertops – are they comfortable to rest your hands and elbows on? Upgrading the countertops in your dining area can provide you with comfort while matching your kitchen countertops for a refined, thoughtful look. Your family and friends will think you took it right out of the HGTV playbook!

#29: Dining Area Tiling

If your mobile home has a dining island, you may want to add a splash of tile to either match your backsplash or provide an extra pop of color. This is a great, yet easy remodel that upgrades where you and your family eat and snack.

#30: Dining Room Artwork

No dining room would be complete without some artwork on the walls to pull the room together. This is one of the easiest items on the list, but also the most effective. Your dining room will feel like a museum while you eat!

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Laundry Area

#31: Replace Laundry Appliances

Does it take a long time to wash or dry your clothes? These days, modern laundry appliances are energy-efficient and use less water than ever. If you’re remodeling your mobile home or are customizing a manufactured home in 2022, new laundry appliances are a must.

#32: Laundry Room Storage

More likely than not, you’ll need space for your laundry supplies, folded clothes, linens, and so on. Installing cabinets in your laundry space is a prime way to increase your storage and show off your organizational prowess.

#33: Laundry Room Flooring

Like your kitchen, you want to have the highest-quality hard flooring possible for your laundry room. Taking time to upgrade it means you’ll have peace of mind for years to come.

#34: Laundry Room Wall

Just because your laundry room is just for laundry doesn’t mean you can’t paint your walls however you like! Consider a fun bright color for your laundry room to give it an extra pop. Be careful with wallpaper, however, as the heat and moisture may cause it to peel or bubble over time.

#35: Laundry Room Sink

If you have the space, adding a sink in your laundry room means you can more efficiently use it for washing old paint tools, your hands, or your child’s muddy shoes.

#36: Laundry Room Clothing Racks

You’ll need to hang up clothes in your laundry area from time to time, so why not make sure your clothing racks are as high-quality as they can be? Installing rods or hooks in your laundry area is a great way to do this.

#37: Laundry Room Wall Flair

Whether it’s on-the-wall storage, hooks for your clothes, or simply an art piece or hanging clock, a laundry room can be a good place to hang up the things that matter to you when you’re doing laundry.

#38: Laundry Room Windows

Is there a window in your laundry area? If not, do you find yourself looking for more natural light? Remodeling your laundry area to add a window can bring in light and add some style and light into the mix.

#39: Laundry Room Countertops

Countertops in your laundry room can be crucial for storing baskets or cleaning supplies. Upgrading these can provide you with even more space to work with while washing and drying your clothes.

#40: Laundry Room Folding Station

A folding station is a great way to speed up the time it takes to do your laundry while throwing some fun into the mix! Some can even fold into the wall, so that they take up less space in your laundry area.

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Bedroom

#41: Bedroom Bedding

When you remodel your mobile home bedroom, the bedding can be a vitally important aspect. You can match your bedding to your walls, or your furniture, or give it a different look entirely.

#42: Bedroom Mattress

They say you spend 33% of your life asleep, so a quality mattress should deliver on a good night’s rest. By upgrading your mattress during a bedroom remodel, you’ll feel the difference each and every night.

#43: Bedroom Flooring

Whether you prefer a plush, light carpet or modern hardwood floor, your bedroom flooring is important. After all, it’s the first thing you walk on in the morning and the last thing you walk on at night. It should be exactly as comfy and luxurious as you want it to be.

#44: Bedroom Lighting

When remodeling your mobile home bedroom, the lighting is another important feature. Remote-controlled lighting for your bedroom makes it convenient to turn them on or off from your bed at a moment’s notice.

#45: Bedroom Artwork

Your bedroom can serve as an artistic statement about yourself. As you remodel your mobile home bedroom, think about what you’ll hang on your wall that matches your style and aesthetic.

#46: Bedroom Painting

Like your bedroom’s artwork, painting your bedroom can be a statement about yourself and reflect your inner artist. A bedroom remodel is the perfect time to work in some of your most creative mobile home painting ideas.

#47: Bedroom Furniture

Think about the other furniture in your bedroom, too. Adding a bench near your bed, for instance, gives you a relaxing space to sit in your bedroom, while the right chest of drawers can add even more charm to your bedroom.

#48: Bedroom Expansion

If you want to expand your mobile home with a site-built addition, the bedroom is another great place to do so. You’ll have even more space for yourself while driving more value to your mobile home.

#49: Bedroom Accent Wall

When you paint your mobile home bedroom, an accent wall can provide some variety to your bedroom’s color. If your bedroom is blue, for example, make one wall a lighter or darker blue to literally accent the wall and make it stand out.

#50: Bedroom Storage

If you need extra storage for your clothes or for extra bedding, a bedroom remodel is the perfect time to make that happen. Drawers that run extra deep and walk-in closets are two immensely popular features of a mobile home bedroom remodel.

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Bathrooms

#51: Heated Flooring

Heated flooring is an incredibly popular feature for manufactured homeowners looking to upgrade their bathrooms. Enjoy an electric heated floor for added comfort at all hours of the day.

#52: Bathroom Toilet

Believe it or not, there are countless ways to remodel your bathroom toilet for comfort and style. One popular feature is to add a toilet with a built-in bidet, which helps cut down on toilet paper waste while remaining incredibly water-efficient. You can also buy standalone bidets that take up very minimal space, and hook onto the underside of your toilet.

#53: Bathroom Sink

There are countless styles, shapes, and materials to choose from for your bathroom sink. Do you want a raised sink, or a sink embedded into your counter? Or, perhaps you want a pair of his-and-her sinks in your bathroom on an extra-wide counter. You quite literally can’t go wrong when picking out a new style for your bathroom sink.

#54: Bathtub

Your mobile home bathtub can be as luxurious as you want. Want a jacuzzi-style tub with jets? Or a wide tub perfect for relaxation after a long day of work? With mobile home bathtubs, you can do just that.

If you want to surround your bathtub with a pleasing aesthetic, you can buy bathtub and shower surrounds made of real stone or other materials.

#55: Shower Faucet

Your mobile home shower faucet can also be luxurious. During a mobile home bathroom remodel, you can pick out a shower faucet with multiple settings for the exact type of shower you desire.

#56: Bathtub Faucet

A mobile home bathtub faucet is another thing to consider during a bathroom remodel. Bathtub faucets these days can sit flush with your shower head, providing a seamless style for your bathtub. Or, you can go for a Roman tub faucet if your tub allows for it.

#57: Install a Shower Kit

You can even buy mobile home shower kits that give you a bathtub faucet and shower faucet all in one. If you want them all to be made of the same material or color, this is a perfect, easy choice during your mobile home bathroom remodel.

#58: Bathroom Cabinets

Bathroom cabinets are important for storing linens or cleaning supplies, depending on how much space you have. At minimum, a solid cabinet unit under your bathroom sink can tie into your bathroom’s style while holding all of your bathroom essentials.

#59: Bathroom Tile

Many mobile home owners opt for a tiled half-wall in their bathroom, or tiled floors. This is a great way to add some flair to your bathroom while maintaining a wall or floor that’s easy to clean of any moisture over time.

#60: Bathroom Ventilation

Your mobile home bathroom should have a fan to help ventilate steam during hot showers. When remodeling your bathroom, switching out the fan can help keep your mirrors from fogging up after a shower.

Remodeling Your Mobile Home’s Home Office or Den

#61: Green Screen for Zoom Calls

In your mobile home’s home office, the right amount of wall space can be ripe for a green screen for Zoom calls. These are easy to hang up and can be one of the most valuable additions during a home office remodel for those who work remotely. Or, you could paint your wall the same shade of green to achieve the same effect.

#62: Home Office Seating

Your home office should have a chair that’s comfortable for daily use. When remodeling your home office, consider upgrading your chair for a model that supports your back and legs throughout the day. If you have the space, you can even add a futon or extra chair for any home office meetings.

#63: Home Office Desk

Similar to your chair, your home office’s desk should have all the space you need for your remote work equipment. As you remodel, consider a desk that fits in the perfect nook or cranny for a flush, yet productive look!

#64: Home Office Lighting

A home office that’s well lit is essential for remote work. The right exterior lighting will ensure you’re properly lit and can get your work done without squinting. For those who are especially serious about lighting, an exterior ring light for important Zoom calls can take you the extra mile.

#65: Media Room

Your den can be the perfect room for streaming movies or playing video games – so, why not remodel it with that in mind? Remodel your mobile home den with furniture around your TV, with shelves at the sides for your media.

#66: Den Shelving

Speaking of shelves, the right shelving can hold all of your media, collectibles, and gadgets, not to mention your TV and speakers. You can even find media centers that span an entire wall that make your den the ultimate hangout in your mobile home.

#67: Den Furniture

The furniture in your den should be comfortable and, if you desire, resistant to stains in case the kids spill juice during game night. Leather couches are a popular choice for mobile home dens. You can even find couches or end tables with built-in cup holders!

#68: Guest Bedroom In Your Den

Alternatively, you may choose to remodel your den as a guest bedroom. If you frequently find yourself with company over, this is a great option for your mobile home’s den. They can be simple while still having everything they need for guests staying the night.

#69: Sport Out

Your den can be a great place for a billiards or air hockey table. If you enjoy having friends over or your kids enjoy a fun competitive game, then these are perfect for your den.

#70: Workout Corner

Any home office or den can benefit from a treadmill, stair machine, or other exercise equipment. You don’t have to go outside to stay in shape – you can get your workout in right by where you work or relax! You don’t need to spend a fortune, either. For some, an exercise ball or set of weights is more than enough.

Remodeling Your Mobile Home’s Entryway, Foyer, or Mudroom

#71: Replace Your Entry Door

This is the first stop for many homeowners remodeling their mobile home’s entryway. Replacing the front door – one that’s made out of a new material, color, or pattern – gives both the exterior and interior of your home a fresh new look.

#72: Entryway Lighting

Your entryway lighting serves multiple purposes to keep in mind when starting a mobile home remodel. For one, your entryway should be lit properly when you arrive home, especially at night. Not only that, but when you remodel your entryway, think about how often you’ll use your entryway lighting when you’re away from home, as many homeowners leave a light on when taking trips.

#73: Entryway Flair

If you have guests over, wall art or decorations that give a sense of your home’s style should be one of the first things they see. It’s all about making a good first impression, and even something as small as a welcome mat or bells on your doorknob can achieve that.

#74: New Foyer Windows

Your mobile home’s foyer might have windows next to the entryway, or above it, that are perfect when remodeling your foyer. Patterned or stained glass windows are a great choice for many homeowners here!

#75: Foyer Flooring

Many homeowners opt for hard flooring in the entryway, for when the kids track mud from outdoors. This way, it’s easy to clean and durable, too. You can even cover your flooring with a rug for some added style and texture.

#76: Foyer Storage

Many foyers will have a closet for storing coats or shoes. If your foyer doesn’t already have one, a great way to expand your mobile home is by adding one! It makes a great, convenient place for storage and keeps the rest of your mobile home organized.

#77: Mudroom Wainscoting

The wainscoting for your mudroom should be able to withstand all kinds of stains and wear-and-tear. Whether it’s inside the cubbies or along the walls, the right wainscoting will provide some accented color, yet give you peace of mind thanks to its durability.

#78: Mudroom Cabinets

Cabinets in your mudroom are perfect for families with children, or even just having a place to hang up your keys and your coat. So, think about how many cabinets you want for your mudroom as you remodel. Being able to have one convenient place for your shoes, keys, coat, and everything else can be a lifesaver!

#79: Mudroom Walls

Your mudroom walls should be just as durable as your wainscoting, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun with it! Many mobile homeowners paint their mudrooms a bright green, blue, or another fun color to unleash the inner child within them. Though, if you prefer a more muted color, that’s okay too!

#80: Mudroom Wash Area for Pets

Here’s a fun idea that’s gaining paw-pularity – a wash area for your pet! A mudroom is perfect for this since you can clean up your pup right as they come back inside from a walk or from the dog park. You can even have some storage here for towels and dog treats!

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Exterior

#81: Siding

Remodeling your mobile home exterior, the siding is a go-to feature for many mobile home owners. You have multiple styles and colors to choose from that fit all ranges of budgets.

#82: Skirting

We’ve written before about your mobile home’s skirting. The skirting for your mobile home is an essential fixture that protects your foundation from damage and keeps critters out from under your home. When remodeling your mobile home skirting, keep in mind that you want to pick skirting that fits your mobile home’s style while offering you as much protection as possible.

#83: Roof

A mobile home roof remodel is one of the most extensive remodel projects you can undertake, but it’s also one of the most high-quality remodels you can pursue. A new mobile home roof will last you for years to come with several high-quality materials to choose from.

#84: Walkway

Tripping over the walkway that leads to your front door? Repaving your walkway during a mobile home remodel means that you can walk to and from your home with ease. You can even get creative by placing decorations or miniature lamps along the way for some added personal touches! If you live in a community, make sure you check with your community management before remodeling your walkway.

#85: Porch

A mobile home porch should be carefully maintained and taken care of. If you’re remodeling the exterior of your mobile home, keep the steps in mind, too. You can even accessorize with the latest styles in handrails.

#86: Furniture

If you enjoy relaxing out on your mobile home porch or patio, then you should have the right furniture for you and your family. Patio furniture, along with tables for your patio perfect for outdoor meals, are a great way to get some fresh air while spending quality time with those you love.

#87: Exterior Lighting

It can be a porch light, or lights along your walkway, or a light near your mailbox, but exterior lighting for your mobile home can be important for safety reasons. As you remodel the exterior of your mobile home, consider adding exterior lighting to show off your home at all hours of the day.

#88: Shed

For many mobile homeowners, having a shed is a must. A shed can hold all of your garden tools and lawn appliances, from a shovel to a lawn mower. Finding a shed is easy, in fact – there are multiple sizes and styles, meaning that you’re bound to find one that fits everything you need, and then some.

#89: Fence

A fence around your mobile home offers many benefits. The biggest one, however, is privacy – many homeowners enjoy having added security and peace of mind around their mobile home. Check with your community management if you live in a community before starting your fencing project.

#90: Windows

Your windows look just as important from the outside as they do on the inside. Adding shutters to the exterior of your windows, or replacing your windows altogether, means that you can benefit from extra protection and extra style to the outside of your mobile home!

Remodeling Your Mobile Home Landscaping

#91: Plant bushes

If you have a green thumb, you might consider planting bushes around your mobile home if you have the space. They’re a great way to add some “green” to your home that bloom in the spring and summer time. While they take some effort to maintain and trim, it’s well worth it for your mobile home’s landscaping.

#92: Plant flowers

If bushes aren’t your thing, planting flowers is a simple, yet effective way to add some color to the outside of your mobile home. You can visit a local nursery to find flower planters for types of flowers that are blooming in your area. Planting them along a walkway or the front of your house are popular options for many mobile homeowners!

#93: Plant a garden

What if you want to plant something other than flowers? In many areas, you can grow your own fruits and vegetables in your own yard! Popular choices for food to grow include tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. You can find online tutorials for growing vegetables and herbs in your area.

#94: Birdhouse

Do you want to get in touch with nature? Setting up a birdhouse can be a great outdoor project while providing a home for local birds that might otherwise nest in unwanted places. You can even get a birdbath to go with the birdhouse.

#95: New sod

If your grass is looking patchy after the winter months, remodeling your landscaping with some new sod is a great way to breathe new life into your lawn if you own your mobile home on land. It’s one of the more extensive landscaping projects you can take on for your mobile home, but it will make your lawn look like the newest one on the block.

#96: Sandpit

Many mobile homes incorporate a sandpit outside of their home. Some may have one around a firepit, and others may have a pit for children to play in with sandbox toys. When remodeling your mobile home’s landscaping, consider adding a sandpit for a tropical feel.

#97: Firepit

Firepits are a popular addition for many manufactured homes, especially in warmer climates where outdoor gatherings are abundant. A cozy walkway leading to lawn chairs around a firepit can make any summer evening that much more relaxing.

#98: Outdoor gathering area

If a firepit isn’t your thing, you can invest in a canopy or other shaded structure for those nights out on the patio. They’re especially great with tiki torches or fairy lights, making any party a fantastic one with a central place to gather around.

#99: Gravel and Rocks

If you’re up for some added texture with your mobile home’s landscaping, adding gravel and rocks to your yard is a popular option. Whether they’re in front of your mobile home or behind them, it’s a great way to add some lighter color while keeping a warm aesthetic. This is a very popular feature for homes in warmer parts of the U.S., too.

#100: Vertical planters

If you want to keep a garden but don’t want to get your hands dirty, then a vertical planter might be the way to go. These are especially effective for vine plants such as tomatoes! They can hang right on your front doorstep and show off your gardener’s touch to the entire neighborhood.

#101: Visit our Parts & Supplies page

MHVillage’s Parts & Supplies page has everything you need for your mobile home remodel project. From your bedroom to your mobile home kitchen, you can find any part or supply that you need to remodel your mobile home and preserve, if not improve its value.

With the right improvements to your mobile home, you can create a space that’s comfortable, inviting, and modern or add value to your home if you decide to sell it. So, what are you waiting for? Start shopping for mobile home remodel supplies to begin your remodel today.

7 Ways to Make Ends Meet When Money Gets Tight

In 2022, inflation and supply chain disruptions have understandably made money tight for families all over the country. However, it’s far easier than you think to earn some extra cash to help make ends meet.

Keep in mind that this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the different ways you can make extra money. Rather, it’s a list of some of the easiest ways you can make some extra cash so you can have some peace of mind and have a little breathing room to pay your bills.

Here are 7 ways to make ends meet when money gets tight:

Create a Budget

This should be your first step when you find yourself in need of some cash. A budget keeps track of all of your monthly expenses, as well as your income. This way, you can stay on track financially and ensure your monthly bills are paid off.

By starting a budget, you can look at ways to cut out some unneeded expenses. A well-kept budget may reveal that you have some extra cash in a recurring payment that you didn’t even know you were paying!

Another benefit of keeping a budget is that it also helps you be more prepared for an unexpected car repair or medical emergency if one should occur. A budget will also help you save for larger purchases, such as a car or a new cell phone. And, it will help you stay on time with your mobile home payments or monthly rent.

Starting a budget is super easy. You can simply log all of your expenses and your monthly income into a spreadsheet to see how they compare against each other. Or, you can check out mobile apps such as Mint or YNAB for a budgeting experience you can literally take with you!

Cut Expenses

We mentioned cutting out expenses earlier, but it’s worth taking a deeper dive into how you can cut back on expenses to save cash. For example, you can cut down on the number of subscriptions you pay for monthly. This is especially useful if you haven’t watched anything on Netflix in a couple of months, or want to cut out that costly cable subscription.

You can also save a lot of cash at the grocery store, even if costs have skyrocketed at the checkout line. Here are just a few different ways you can save money when buying food:

Buy store-brand products. Often, the quality of a store-brand product is comparable to the name-brand. However, it can cost significantly less, meaning more money for you.
Shop at discount grocery stores. Aldi and Trader Joe’s are two incredibly popular grocery chains that often have lower prices than their supermarket counterparts.
Buy in bulk. By buying items in larger containers, such as soap and baking goods, you can save more money per ounce. Costco and Sam’s Club are great for buying your groceries in bulk, too.

Sell Your Odds and Ends

If you’re taking time to do some spring cleaning, you may find valuable items that you no longer need. This could include CDs, video games, jewelry, cell phones, or valuable clothing.

Selling these old items for extra cash in 2022 has never been easier. There are, of course, sites like eBay where you can sell them online. Local alternatives such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist can help sell your items and get cash in your hand that much faster.

Take On a Side Gig

If you’re looking for extra cash and have some additional time on your hands, a side gig can add an entire second paycheck to your bank account. But, the best part is that you can take on a side gig that you run on your own schedule.

You can go through websites such as Fiverr and Upwork to take on side jobs in all kinds of fields. Whether you’re delivering products for a business or proofreading papers for college students, you can tap into your skills to take on extra work for even more cash.

Or, if you want a side gig where you can REALLY work on your own schedule, then ride sharing platforms like Uber are a great way to go. You can work right in your own city and make cash while driving passengers to their destination. Or, you can deliver food for businesses with Grubhub or Doordash, as well as deliver groceries with Shipt or Instacart.

Teach A Skill

Are you an expert photographer, or a master chef that can make a delicious meal out of anything in your fridge? Or were you a bartender in a past life looking to pass on the skills you learned?

One way to earn some extra cash is by teaching your unique skills and hobbies to other people. It’s incredibly easy in 2022 to start your own classes for teaching what you know. In fact, you can even do so digitally! It doesn’t take much investment to start, for example, a bartending class or cooking class from the comfort of your own home.

Or, if you prefer the feel of an in-person learning environment, you can rent a classroom in a local civic center to host your class there. You can check with your city on how to launch a class for people in your area, and where they offer classrooms you can host them in.

If you live in a manufactured home community, you may even be able to rent a space in your clubhouse, if you have one, for a class. Talk with your community’s staff to see if this is something you can do.

Start A Business

In 2022, it’s more possible than ever to start a business right out of your own home.

There are countless ways to make extra money by selling a good or providing a service to your neighborhood. It can be something as simple as mowing lawns for a neighbor, or something more complex like opening a store near you. But, there’s no such thing as a “bad” time of year to start your business and start making some extra money.

If you’re looking for ideas for a business to start, here are just a few quick ones to spark some inspiration:

Shovel snow or mow lawns for your neighbors
Or, start a full-blown landscaping business taking on more complex lawn projects
Create some jewelry or fashion accessories to sell at a local craft show
If you have some coding skills, make websites for other businesses in the area
Take up photography and offer photoshoots for major life events
Become a handyman for home repairs
Sell your own designs on t-shirts and other apparel with sites like Redbubble

Consider Downsizing

If you’re in need of some extra cash long-term, you can consider downsizing in various ways. For example, you can trade in a gas-guzzling car for a hybrid model, or turn a two-car household into one that uses just one car. Or, you could try switching to remote work to cut down on expenses from commuting or buying expensive lunches downtown.

Believe it or not, your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Not only that, but you can affordably own a home while maintaining a high-quality lifestyle. The answer? Manufactured housing.

With a manufactured home, you can still have all the space you need for you, your family, and your belongings while saving more money each month on your housing costs. This is because manufactured housing offers more cost-savings compared to site-built homes, which can save you money in the long run.

You can search for thousands of mobile homes on MHVillage, the nation’s leading website for buying, selling, and renting a mobile home. Whether you buy a manufactured home on private land or decide to live in a community, you can take advantage of cost savings while living the high life.

If you’ve made the decision to purchase a manufactured home, you can start your mobile home search with MHVillage today!

Sell Your Mobile Home in the Springtime!

The springtime brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and a hot market for manufactured home selling.

This is because the warmer spring season is one of the hottest times to find a buyer and get top dollar for your mobile home.

Have you considered selling your manufactured home this season? If you have, then you should take advantage of the spring months.

Here are just a few reasons why you should sell your home in the springtime:

What Makes Spring A Good Selling Season?

Speed

If your goal is to sell your manufactured home as quickly as possible, then spring is one of the best seasons to sell your home to find a buyer..

A new breakdown from TIME Magazine revealed that this year’s spring buying season is set to be especially busy for buyers entering the market. This is because supply for homes has increased compared to the 2021 season. For a manufactured home seller in the springtime, it means that you’ll list your home right when buyers enter the market in droves.

Being able to sell a manufactured home so fast is thanks to some of our other factors on this list, too.

Maximized Returns

Selling your home in the springtime will not only make it sell faster. You may be able to get more money for your home sale, too.

A report from The Mortgage Reports showed that homes that sell in the springtime net nearly six percent more money.

It’s also important to remember that tax refunds have arrived for millions of homebuyers. This gives them even more cash for a manufactured home purchase.

This is, of course, dependent on many things throughout the selling process.

Curb Appeal

Remember when we said that springtime brings warmer weather and blooming flowers? Not only does the warmer weather break any remaining cabin fever, but it can raise the curb appeal of your home as well.

Simply put, your home’s curb appeal will get a boost from green grass, lovely sunshine, and newly-blossoming trees. If you live in a colder environment, the snow usually melts away during the springtime, improving your curb appeal that much more.

You can also add even more color to the exterior of your home this time of year. Look for ways to plant flowers outside your home, or even an outdoor garden if you have the space.

Better Weather to Move

Many shoppers avoid buying a home during the winter months for one key reason. Moving during the winter brings extra hassle in environments with snow and ice. Because there are fewer buyers during the winter, they tend to be more serious as a result.

By selling your home in the springtime, you’ll find buyers that are ready to move now that the weather has warmed up. It’s a lot easier to drive a moving truck and haul furniture into a new home without snow and ice getting in the way!

In some areas, the weather may even be better to move during the spring than the summer. In areas of higher heat such as Arizona, a more moderate spring climate may be optimal for selling a home compared to the summertime.

In many parts of the country, spring is truly a temperature sweet spot that makes it a perfect time to sell a home.

Timing

There’s another reason why many families wait until April, May, and June to move into their new home. Families with kids may time their decision to move into a new home with the end of the school year. Otherwise, they risk moving their children into new schools in the middle of the year.

If you choose to sell your home around this time, you’ll catch the increase in families looking to buy a home as well.

Are You Ready to Sell Your Mobile Home?

There are massive benefits to selling your mobile home in the springtime. If you’re ready to sell your home and get it done quickly, head over to MHVillage, the nation’s largest website for buying, selling, and renting manufactured homes.

The best part is that selling your mobile home in MHVillage couldn’t be easier. Visit us today to get started!

Florida Legislature Sends Manufactured Home Sales Tax Reduction to Governor For Approval

UPDATE: On Friday, May 6th, Governor DeSantis signed the large tax relief bill, CS/HB 7071, into law. The final law kept the original tax reduction on new manufactured home sales. This reduction, which brings the sales tax from 6% to 3%, will take effect on July 1, 2022. Unlike most tax reductions in this bill, which are temporary, the tax reduction on new manufactured home sales is a permanent one.

Original story as follows:

Florida’s State Legislature recently passed a bill that will cut the sales tax on new manufactured homes sales in half.

If Governor Ron DeSantis signs the bill into law, the state tax on manufactured home sales will fall from 6% to 3%. This means that Florida homebuyers will see reduced taxes when buying a manufactured home if the bill passes.

Not only that, but the tax cut would serve as a meaningful measure against rising inflation across many industries in the U.S, providing consumers with one area where they can save money.

“The tax cut will reduce the cost of a new manufactured home in Florida by an average of $4,200,” Jim Ayotte, President of the Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA), said in a statement to the MHVillager.

The reduction was included as part of a larger tax relief bill for Florida consumers, CS/HB 7071. The bill would temporarily reduce or end the sales tax for various goods. This includes energy-efficient appliances, gasoline, and power tools, among many others.

However, the sales tax reduction on manufactured homes would be a permanent one if the bill passes.

Ayotte added that for some buyers, the cost savings may be a tipping point in their purchase decision. For others, it will enable them to become homeowners when they could not do so before the tax cut.

If the bill becomes law, the manufactured housing tax cut will take effect on July 1, 2022. No clear date has been set for when the bill will head to the Governor’s desk from the Legislature.

The Impact on Florida Homebuyers

FMHA commissioned a study on the benefits of the tax break for Florida manufactured homebuyers.

FMHA’s study found that the tax relief bill would:

Enable nearly 40,000 additional Florida families to buy a new manufactured home
Result in over 1,800 new manufactured home sales totaling $148 million
Create over 2,000 industry jobs and $70 million in new wages for all jobs created
Increase Florida’s economy by $185 million
Create more than $13 million in state and local tax revenue

“Nearly 1,000 people a day are moving to Florida,” Ayotte said. “This trend is expected to continue at least through 2025, which will further fuel demand for housing, especially value-laden manufactured homes.

FMHA conducted this study partnership with the research team at The Center for Economic Forecasting and Analyses at Florida State University.

The tax relief package totals $658 million. The tax cut on manufactured housing is one of many benefits for Florida consumers in the bill.

Florida is not the first state to cut sales taxes on manufactured homes. Georgia, for example, reduced their manufactured home sales tax in 2019.

However, Ayotte is confident that Florida won’t be the last state to provide relief for manufactured homebuyers.

“Hopefully other states will benefit from the work Florida has done on this policy issue,” he said.

If you’re ready to buy a manufactured home in Florida in anticipation of the potential tax cut, you’re in luck. MHVillage is the best place to find manufactured homes for sale in the Sunshine State. Start your home search today and check out this guide for buying a home in Florida!

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Financing a Manufactured Home

Financing a manufactured home purchase is a common way to secure funding for your new home. However, it’s important to do your research before you start the process to avoid making common mobile home financing mistakes.

Thankfully, the MHVillager is here to help. Here are some of the top mistakes homebuyers make when financing a mobile home:

Going With The Wrong Lender

When you start the process, you may find financing from a few different sources. Some common places to obtain a loan for your home are through a community, through a local dealer, or through a lender that you find on your own.

No matter how you finance your mobile home, it’s important to find a lender that’s proactive in communication and readily available to you. If a lender hasn’t returned your calls in a while or isn’t transparent about the process, then they may not be a good fit.

Getting The Wrong Type of Loan

There are several types of loans for manufactured homes. Each loan is different in many factors, including who administers the loan and whether the land is included, among other factors.

Your lender should advise you on which type of loan is best for you. However, do your research to understand the pros and cons of different manufactured home loans. Otherwise, you may risk wasting time applying for a loan that isn’t a good fit.

For example, a chattel loan is the most popular type of loan for manufactured homes. One drawback is that chattel loans sometimes come with higher interest rates. This is because the home itself may often be used as collateral when securing the loan.

It’s important to remember that not all home loans are exclusive to manufactured housing. Some government loan programs also fund site-built homes. Meanwhile, other loans only fund those kinds of homes. Check with your lender if you’re not sure if a certain type of loan is right for your mobile home purchase.

Buying a Home That Isn’t Properly Valued

This is a particularly big mistake that you don’t want to make. When buying a manufactured home, it will often be appraised to be worth a specific value.

You should always ensure that a home is properly valued before proceeding with financing. This is especially important for pre-owned manufactured homes.

Homes sold in communities will be pre-appraised. This is also the case for homes sold through dealers. If you buy a new manufactured home before it’s been sited, it may have a sticker price tag in place of an appraised value.

If a mobile home isn’t properly valued, you risk not being able to have your loan underwritten. This is because lenders will require a valuation before funding a deal. If the appraisal comes back too low, they will not underwrite the loan.

taking out a loan that doesn’t match the true value of the home.

The good news is that a seller is inclined to sell their home as fast as possible. This means that they’ll often ensure a home is properly valued before it’s listed. However, it’s best to ensure that this is the case before pursuing a mobile home you’d like to buy.

If you’re ready to buy a mobile home, head over to MHVillage to browse for thousands of mobile homes on sale.

Four Manufactured Home Repair Ideas For Your Tax Refund

This time of year, millions of Americans are receiving their tax refunds. Many are wondering what to do with the extra income. One popular option is using the income towards larger home repairs.

A tax refund may not cover these repairs completely. However, they can help reduce the cost significantly. Here are a few “big ticket” manufactured home repair ideas for your tax refund:

Roof Repair

There are many ways to repair a leaky or damaged manufactured home roof. This depends on what material your roof is made out of, with metal roofs and TPO roofs being popular options.

The cost of a roof repair will depend on the material, too. If you’re performing a rubber roof over, you can pay as little as $600. Other types of roofing, such as metal roofs and shingle roofs, may run at a higher cost. However, your yearly tax refund may knock down the price tag.

You can read more on mobile home roofing in the MHVillager.

Exterior Painting

Springtime can be a great time of year to paint the exterior of your manufactured home. This is also an easy home project to perform on your own.

Our first tip when painting the exterior of your home is to make sure you buy the right kind of paint. There are different kinds of paint for indoor and outdoor use, and you want paint that’s rated for the outdoors.

Decorating and DIY hobby tools and color swatches with copy space on top, top view

Make sure that your mobile home’s siding is able to be painted. Vinyl siding is rather paint-friendly, and is also one of the most common types of siding on a manufactured home.

You’ll also want to make sure you have the right equipment. While you can paint with rollers, you may consider using a paint sprayer. Also, you’ll want to ensure you do the proper prep work beforehand. While the prep work may be different from home to home, you’ll generally want to power wash the siding to remove any debris, as well as fill any holes and make repairs to your siding before you paint.

Painting the exterior of your home can be a cost-effective major project. With just a few hundred dollars, you can paint your home with the right know-how and equipment.

Oh, and make sure that you have the right permits to paint your home, if necessary. Many communities may have rules or policies about painting your home.

Siding & Skirting

Your mobile home’s siding and skirting are important to protect the exterior of your home.

The siding gives your home a sense of style while also helping to protect your home from wind damage. If your mobile home’s siding was dented over the winter or is in need of a facelift, your tax refund may be useful towards getting it repaired.

While it’s possible to DIY a siding repair, it’s usually best to contact a professional. This way, you can ensure that a siding repair or replacement is done the right way. A professional will typically work with you to ensure that your mobile home’s siding is the right color and style that you want.

The cost for a mobile home siding project may vary. However, expect to pay $3.50 – $7.50 per square foot of materials, along with the labor costs if you hire a professional.

When it comes to the mobile home skirting, it’s important that it’s in good condition so that your home maintains a seamless look. Skirting is also important for keeping animals out of your home’s foundation, as well as for temperature control.

Vinyl skirting is a cost-effective option for many mobile home owners if you’re in need of repairs this season. It’s a doable repair for the do-it-yourself crowd, and may only run you a few hundred dollars if you find a budget-friendly option near you.

Carport Installation

A carport is one of the most popular features of a manufactured home. It gives homeowners a covered spot for their car without taking up as much space as a garage.

This means that your car is protected against the elements – especially harsh sunlight and snow.

If you don’t already have a carport attached to your manufactured home, a tax refund may provide an opportunity to invest in one. Carports will typically start at a few thousand dollars, which can come down significantly with a tax refund.

Like with painting the exterior of your mobile home, you’ll want to check your community’s guidelines if applicable to ensure you can install a carport.

These tips aren’t the only ways to add value to your mobile home or get repairs done. You can visit the MHVillager for more tips on how to add value to your mobile home.

Or, if you’re looking to buy a mobile home for the first time, you can visit MHVillage to browse mobile homes near you.

The Zen of Customizing a Manufactured Home in 2022

These days, people spend more time in their homes than ever. The same holds true for manufactured homes. In fact, many people now like to customize their manufactured home when buying one.

Buying a manufactured home that’s tailored to your needs is an appealing option for consumers in 2022. Here, we’ll break down how to customize a manufactured home as well as the most popular customizations:

What is a Customized Manufactured Home?

Mobile home park neighborhood in the tropics. Row of manufactured homes. Street view.

A customized manufactured home is true to its name. It’s a manufactured home with features that are customized to your wants, needs, and desires.

If you’re interested in customizing a new manufactured home, your first step is to find a dealer or manufacturer near you. A manufactured home dealer can provide many options for mobile home customization. You can also contact a manufacturer via the Models section on MHVillage.

MHVillage’s manufactured home dealer listings can show you dealers near you that sell customized manufactured homes. Some dealers even offer homes from many different brands. This gives you even more options when hand-selecting features of your manufactured home.

Custom Features

As a manufactured homeowner, you have many options for custom features in your home. Here are just a few that you may consider:

Kitchen countertops – these are one of the most popular customizable features of a manufactured home. If you want granite, marble, or slate countertops, you can customize them to whichever material you like best. And there can be many other materials to choose from, too!
Upgraded kitchen appliances – do you want the latest luxury appliances in your kitchen? If so, then customizing your manufactured home can be a great way to do that.
A dedicated flex room – flex rooms are great for use as a home office, playroom, or whatever your needs are.
Fireplaces – these are a great addition to a living room to provide some ambience. Not only that, but they make for a warm place to gather during the wintertime.
Exterior siding – want to make your manufactured home’s siding a different color? What about a different material altogether? Some manufacturers may have that option.
Flooring – hardwood flooring throughout your house. Your favorite color of carpeting. Custom flooring designs. These are all possible by customizing your flooring.
Energy-efficient windows – want to save money on your energy bills? You can customize your windows to be the most energy-efficient models out there.
Dual-flush toilets – these energy-efficient toilets, which have different flush settings to save water, are an option with many manufactured home models.
Spa-style tubs – this is a highly popular customizable feature. Many manufactured homeowners choose to have a spa-style tub in their bathroom.
Customizable sink hardware – want a bronze faucet for your sink? You can do that by customizing the bathroom in your manufactured home.

These aren’t the only features of a manufactured home that you can customize. But, they are some of the most popular.

Customizable Floor Plans

Some manufactured home builders even allow you to modify a floor plan.

For manufactured homes, a floor plan lays out the size and position of every room in the home. Usually, these floor plans come standard with different models of manufactured homes.

However, manufacturers will offer customizations based on different tweaks to the floor plan. Some manufacturers allow you to change the position of the master bathroom. Others may have options for kitchen or bedroom layouts, too. You can even customize a home so it has a home office for remote work!

Are you interested in a customized floor plan? If you are, look around for manufacturers near you that offer this option.

If you’re looking for another way to browse luxury mobile homes for sale near you, MHVIllage is here to help. You can also browse for manufactured home floor plans to see what customization options are available.

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