We are Buying a Manufactured House
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78856)
East Tawas, Michigan
July 27, 2023 1:15pm CST
Yesterday, Jay announce that buying a manufactured house is a good idea. I mentioned this before and he didn't want to go that route.
Now that our summer weather is headed towards the end, my husband changed his mind about this. We are short on time, which isn't good. A pre-made home can be installed in about two-three days.
All we have to do is hire a professional to put in the foundation. Then, the home will be delivered in two sections, placed on the foundation and secured together. These men do this for a living, it's done like clock-work.
We went shopping yesterday to walk through one of these homes. It was beautiful and exactly what we are needing. The decor, I really don't mind at all.
The rooms will be filled with our own furniture, which I love. This is a positive move in the right direction, we're in total agreement about this. A positive thought to get my day going!
Photo: Borrowed from Pixabay
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@LindaOHio (188220)
• United States
27 Jul 23
This will solve the problem of running out of good weather. I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Praying that it goes well.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Jul 23
We were pushing for time, losing two lots to circumstance we couldn't change. The second lot was beautiful! A contractor told us to check the soil for muck. We did, it was solid muck! It would have cost $32,000 to have it removed! I wanted to cry, but didn't.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
@LindaOHio Tim told us, if we built on that mucky lot, we would always have moisture problems.
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@LindaOHio (188220)
• United States
27 Jul 23
@kobesbuddy I'm glad you didn't get the mucky lot.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
We might be in a new trend.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Jul 23
Three days instead of four months to build? That's quite a switch isn't it!?
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@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jul 23
That's sound a great idea. Sometimes I suggest something which is received somewhat coolly but a few days later Vince comes up with the same idea as though he thought of it!! But it's okay. I know these houses go up really quickly. Good luck with it.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
Building from the foundation would take months. Having a manufactured house put up, this won't take even a week.
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@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jul 23
@kobesbuddy So much more convenient - and you'll save on rent too.
@Deepizzaguy (109447)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Jul 23
Thank goodness you and Jay are close to find a home that you like.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
It won't be long now, George!
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@MarieCoyle (43635)
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27 Jul 23
I have been in several of these homes. They are very nice. This will save you so much time and stress! I hope it can be done fairly soon. I know you need a home as soon as possible.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Jul 23
Jay is out today, getting prices at various building centers. We're on our way, Marie.
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@MarieCoyle (43635)
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28 Jul 23
@kobesbuddy
I really, really hope this works out for you and Jay, Kharla.
@snowy22315 (189096)
• United States
27 Jul 23
I think they are nice inside. I think it is the same thing somebody who lives on this street bought a pre fab home that is very large. They delivered it in in 3 separate sections.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
We don't want a big home, less than 1000 square feet.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
We've almost run out of building time. This will work out perfect!
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@FourWalls (74468)
• United States
28 Jul 23
The only thing I would ask is make sure you have a storm shelter, because manufactured homes are no match for a tornado.
Praying everything goes smoothly and quickly.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
I do fear tornados
That is a very good suggestion, thank you!
That is a very good suggestion, thank you!1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (52302)
• United States
30 Jul 23
I’m glad that you are both in agreement.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
31 Jul 23
We still haven't decided which way to go, it's still in the balance.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul 23
This won't be a mobile home, it's brought in as two house halves. They attached it together, over the foundation.
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jul 23
@kobesbuddy I think it's a good decision. It also gets you moved in sooner than if you did all the work yourself as you planned.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
31 Jul 23
They are very well built and as durable as a stick built home.
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@lovebuglena (46207)
• Staten Island, New York
27 Jul 23
I've never heard of this. Is this very expensive?
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Jul 23
It's not more expensive than building a home.
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