My mom and dad was told yesterday that a woman was giving away her double wide and all they had to do was move it off there land. The reason she is giving it away is cause a tree limb fell on it and the roof caved in. The insurance company paid the house off (there wasnt much owing on it) and got her a new place and the insurance company said to do whatever she wants with it. We are really needing this house and our bank will let my parents borrow the money to get the roof fixed (my dad estimated the cost on it to be 3000) and to move it which wont be that much cause its not that far away. My question is: If the insurance paid the mobile home off doesnt it belong to them and would they just tell her to do what she wants with it? It sounds to good to be true and in our case it would be a miracle as being we are living in a 1967 single wide which is falling apart as I type?
Thanks
2007-10-17 02:35:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
well the reason why we are getting a mobile home instead of renting a apartment is cause my parents own over a acre and a half. once the tree limb fell on it they covered it up. we've been inside it and its a very good mobile home. they re-done the flooring in it about 4 months ago. its about 98 model home i think!
2007-10-17 03:00:25 · update #1
no that's normal they probably gave her less money for it good luck on your new house congrats
2007-10-17 02:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by yeager 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely keep the home. Once the roof is fixed you are good to go. Once the home is paid off it is a clear title, like a car and they can do whatever they want with the home. Take it, then shop around for a mover, don't take first place you find, get estimates. If you have good friends or family that know anything about mobile homes, you can save money by taking the home apart your self. Have the pros put it back together though. If you have anymore questions let me know.
2007-10-18 19:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by Diane L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The insurance paid it off and it's garbage to them. They can do whatever they want with it at this point. I'm surprised your bank approved this. Do you know the actual extend of the damage from the hole? Did it rain for days with a giant hole in the roof? Then you have more than just a roof to replace, like walls, flooring, etc.
Sounds like a good deal, just make sure you're not getting a lemon.
2007-10-17 09:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Casie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the insurance company released the mobile home for removal and or for salvage then you are free to dispose of it.If not get that release.Then you will have a nice home.
2007-10-17 15:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by peppersham 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your mom and dad need to check with a real estate attorney and find out what the laws are in your state regarding this . I would encourage my mom and dad to do so . otherwise you might end up on the street . good luck .
2007-10-17 09:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent an apartment in reading pa for cheap 300 per month
why be forced into a mobile home.
i think your need doesnt match that ugly mobile home.
2007-10-17 09:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋