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Check Out Manufactured Housing
Put off by the term "manufactured housing"? Buying a constructed by that method either as a second home or retirement dwelling, can mean significant savings, says author Kevin Burnside.
Burnside wrote "Buying a Manufactured Home" Van der Plas Publications, $14.95). A key tip: you'll get a better price if you buy at the end of the month.
He suggests going to a standard mortgage broker instead of a dealer for a better interest rate. When figuring the bottom line, be sure to consider the add-ons -- the cost of air conditioning, building the foundation, bringing in utilities and perhaps installing a septic tank and digging a well.
Burnside has plenty of tips to help ensure you buy quality. For example, opt for the widest eaves you can find, rather than the standard eaves. They'll cost more, but they'll provide more protection and look better.
Burnside wrote "Buying a Manufactured Home" Van der Plas Publications, $14.95). A key tip: you'll get a better price if you buy at the end of the month.
He suggests going to a standard mortgage broker instead of a dealer for a better interest rate. When figuring the bottom line, be sure to consider the add-ons -- the cost of air conditioning, building the foundation, bringing in utilities and perhaps installing a septic tank and digging a well.
Burnside has plenty of tips to help ensure you buy quality. For example, opt for the widest eaves you can find, rather than the standard eaves. They'll cost more, but they'll provide more protection and look better.
