Is it better to live in a 20 yr old beautiful tract home (1100 squ ft) or a brand new mobile home?
Manufactured Homes March 23rd, 2010We are looking for more space and something brand new. We can only afford a new mobile home in a fairly nice park. Is it worth leaving the comfort of owning a home?
Our current house was built in the 80’s, has 2 1/2 bedrooms, and is well kept. We are residing in the Temecula area. What we are considering is a brand new mobile with 3 bedrooms, and is in the Escondido area. We need more space, but feel uneasy about leaving our home. We would still own the land in the mobile park just like we own this land. What do you think?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
A house appreciates over time. In several years you will have gained equity, your house will be worth more money than today. A mobile home depreciates like an automobile. In a few years it won’t be worth as much money. Hope that helps you make your decision.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
neither buy a real house
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
I say a brand new mobile home. Especially if you get a double wide because you can design it however you want and you will pay the same price for something brand new that your would pay for a tract home. I am speaking from experience.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
That depends on your taste and style, how much upkeep and how you live but I think it’s always better to own your place. Think about how much each will cost in the long run as well,the school system and surrounding area plus will you have to commute. Weigh your pros and cons.
And good luck with what you decide.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
we have had both. Mobiles lose value. a home with built on a foundation increases in value. just add on to your home.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
no, don’t leave, mobile homes are harder to heat and cool.
plus you will have out of control neighbors in those there trailer parks. they steal/howl all night.