Mobile Home?

Question

I am wanting to transfer to another city but to do so I have to move my mobile home. (approximately 130 miles) How much does this usually cost and what is involved in the price decision?

Answer 1

As fragile as m. homes are, I'd follow the 2nd's advice, sell it, ad find an efficiency apt. until you can save enough to get your own townhome, condo or property. Gotta be an easier way than coat-tailing a mobile home cross country. Even 130 miles of even terrain could cause a lot of damage to one. On moving day, what if it rains. Too much hassle. sell it. Or perhaps someone interested in buying it for a mobile home park in your current area or maybe you could find one similar to it where you're going and just trade, sorta like trading houses for vacations, only permanent. All kinds of options available. You'll figure it out. good luck!

Answer 2

go see a local loan officer - it's FREE - to tell you how you could finance to see what works best for you - also make sure you get a Realtor - or someone who sells mobiles - you will want to make sure you own the land - since it's in a community - are there any rules for that association/community that you can't live with? What are the rules if you want to move the mobile somewhere else later? Also, mobile financing is VERY different than regular financing - higher interest rates & more $ down - unless you get a lender that specializes in modular or mobile home sales and look for an affidavidt of affixation - makes the home worth more if it's wheels are removed and it's permanently on the ground/land. Keep in mind also, that a mobile has less resale value later (I wouldn't buy a mobile) I'd buy a regular stick built home - better rates and loan options.

Answer 3

Your mobile home CAN be moved, but it's not an easy scenario. First, you will have to pack everything in the home to insure that it can withstand the trip. (Dishes, wall hangings, etc.) Then you will have the expenses of a contractor disconnecting everything involved (electrical, water, sewer etc.) to allow the home to be removed. Next, you will have to contact a hauler to do the actual moving. Then you go through all the expense of rehooking up everything you disconnected in the first place at a new location.

I've never been involved in such a move, but I'd venture you are looking at several thousand dollars to have everything I have mentioned taken care of. I would guess you are better off to sell it where it is and find other living accommodations.

Answer 4

It will hurt your mobile home and be extremely expensive. Sell it and buy/rent something else in the new city or don't take the transfer.

I moved a small building the size of a one car garage and it cost over $600 and was never a good building after that. I have talked to other people that said the same thing.

Answer 5

If your mobile home was built before 1979 / Pre-HUD, you will have a very hard time finding any place to move it to legally. If your mobile home was built before 1988 and is not vinyl sided with a shingled roof, most pars will not want you to place your mobile home in their communities. We buy mobile homes in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, otherwise you can check around with your local mobile home dealers and see who is paying cash for mobile homes and how much they might buy yours for. Good luck. Moving a single wide generally costs about $3,500 to $4,500 from tare down, move to set up. A double wide mobile home will generally cost twice this amount. I hope this helps.