Buyers can make a variety of choices. Warranties also should be checked. The manufactured home comes with its own warranty, as well as the appliances inside. But buyers should know exactly what is covered in those warranties and how long they are applicable. Additional costs for transporting and installing the home also must be considered.
State code requires a foundation, gutters and skirting.
Instead of property taxes, Buergel pays personal property taxes every year, and she had to buy a license from the Department of Transportation for her home because it can be torn down and moved. Buyers also need to realize that they will pay a monthly fee to lease or rent a site in a park. The rent includes water and sewer costs. The streets and sidewalks are cleaned periodically. But there are rules, too.