Question: “I’m getting ready to buy my first mobile home! I’ll be meeting with the seller soon and I need some advice on negotiating a fair price. Any tips?” – Sandra F. (39), King City, CA Answer: Congratulations! Negotiation is an essential part of buying a home and involves research, effective communication, and a willingness […]

Question: “I can’t find the HUD tag for my home anywhere! Who issues mobile home tags in California?” -Pete R. (59), resident, Fremont, CA Answer: Unfortunately, the Department of Housing and Development does not reissue Certification Labels, or “HUD tags” for manufactured houses. However, you can request a Letter of Label Verification, which will suffice […]

Question: “I own my own land, and I plan to install a mobile home on it for my retirement. The cost of homes in mobile home communities is much lower than it would be to purchase a new home outright. If I were to purchase a mobile home within a mobile home community, pay for […]