6 tips for buying mobile homes - By: LeenaM

If you are thinking of buying country homes, a better and cheaper option would be to buy a mobile home. With the help of newspaper ads and the internet you find a wide choice of mobile homes to choose from. However make sure you thoroughly examine the mobile house before buying it with the help of these tips.

Ø First of all, check its wiring, especially if it was built before 1978. In the late 60s and most of the 70s, most mobile home manufacturers stretched cheap aluminum wire to save money. Over time and a few moves, these wires crack and break and can cause fire risks. So check the fuse box and service areas for the wire condition.

Ø Next, check the plumbing of the house, especially if you live in areas with harsh winters. As pipes eventually freeze during winter, use some heat tape and space heaters to prevent exposed pipes under a mobile home from freezing.

PVC piping is better than copper piping as they are both easier to work with and is cheaper coastwise. Based on your skill with soldering irons, plastic PVC piping proves to be a better choice as you spend less time trying to reheat them.

Ø To prevent wind from blowing underneath the mobile home, and to prevent insects from entering your home, choose a mobile home with skirting. With additional straw, leaf bags or added foam insulation, this skirting also helps as an insulator against winter chill.

Ø Don’t forget to check the condition of the mobile home flooring. Most homes use cheap particleboard for flooring, which tend to rot under the carpet.

Ø If the mobile home you choose is a flat roofed one, you have to seal it before moving as a move can create leaks in the seals. Stains on the ceiling tiles give you an idea of the condition of the roof; however no matter what condition the roof is in, it is important to reseal all seams after every move.

Ø Check the zoning laws of your state as some of them don’t allow older mobile homes, and some banks don’t finance old homes.

With the help of these tips, you will be able to buy the right mobile home and fulfill your dream of living in the country.

About the Author

Mystic Realty TX is a leading Texas based Mobile Home Buyer and Mobile Home Seller check out their website http://www.mysticrealtytx.com

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