What does retired mobile home mean?

A very few states will allow mobile homes to be classified as real property if they are permanently installed on land with long-term leases. When the home is permanently attached the owner will file for a Certificate of Retirement (or equivalent) and a real estate deed is then issued for the whole property.

Does a mobile home have a VIN number?

Every mobile home is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to have a data plate, which is installed while the home is built in the factory. If there is more than one section of the mobile home, the VIN is stamped on each section and may have a slightly different number based on the section.

Are there mobile homes for 55 + seniors?

Designed exclusively for adults, these listings offer multiple amenities for 55+ retired seniors looking to buy, sellor rent mobile and manufactured homes in senior 55+ mobile home parksand senior 55+ manufactured home communities. Included are numerous search featuresdesigned to help buyers find their perfect retirement home or second home.

How many manufactured home builders were there in 1977?

We’ve lost a lot of manufactured home builders over the last forty years. In 1977, there were 577 plants building manufactured homes. By 1992, the number was 286 factories and it just kept decreasing. By 2007, we had 79 manufactured home builders running 183 production lines across the country.

Is the mobile home industry on the decline?

With a 70+% decline in revenue over the last ten years, the mobile home industry faced a descent on par with record stores and clothing mills. But it’s the pace of its future decline that sets them apart.

Who are the newest builders of manufactured homes?

One of the newest manufactured home builders, Eagle River Homes, was founded in 2006. They build a lot of affordable single wides. They can be found at over 30 dealers throughout NY]