Please Don’t Buy a Mobile Home in 2023?? Watch before buying!!!

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We bought a Doublewide in 2021 our home is a Clayton Homes Island Breeze!
After living in it for almost two years here are my opinions on wether you should buy a Mobile Home or build a house on your Piece of property!
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[@dudzinski324]

We had a triple wide in the late 1980’s. We paid around $60,000.00. To buy one today, same house is now around $325,000.00. Insanity.

[@gkbuilding]

Crazy!!! Thanks for the comment!

[@williamrose7184]

That can’t be true… what’s the square footage? 5000? And where do you live?

[@honselld1]

For a mobile home??? Lol.

[@RockyTop85]

KZbin it. I saw one minimum $325k and that wasn’t including setup.

[@SCH292]

Guys you gotta consider this too? I live in the suburban. In my area "NEW AVERAGE" suburban houses are sitting around 450k to even 600k so in my case the house building companies are pretty much IN CONTROL in the cities to the suburban so in my case these guys are charging whatever they want. It seems that some of you folks lives OUT THERE far away from the suburban and city side or so maybe in your case a mobile home sounds better so mobile home companies are pretty much IN CONTROL in your areas so they are charging 300k to 400k or whatever price they want.

[@macD723]

I used to work for Clayton Homes building these things. The main problem is, speed. The main Facility manager is given a big bonus for the amount of homes his factory puts out. The Production manager get a little less. They dangle a few dollars in front of the workers if they put out a certain amount. I saw our goal go from around 6 homes a day, up to 8. We were having trouble getting out 6! I had gotten in many fights with both managers many time. We would build different size homes each day. They expected us to put out the big homes in the same amount of time that it takes to build a small home. So, they push the amount of home hard!! They keep wanting us to work faster, faster! Because of that, lots of mistakes happen. Then, we have to go down the line to fix those mistakes, holding our department up. I told the managers, it's like if you normally cook chickens. It takes a certain amount of time to cook each one. Now, you want us to cook turkey along with the chickens. They take longer to cook. But, you want us to put out the turkey in the same amount of time as the chicken. Someone is going to get sick, or die. They told me, it doesn't make a difference, you should be able to get out a big home in the same amount of time it takes to build a small one. It's all about greed. It got so bad, we built so many homes, they had to shut down the plant for a couple months because we made too many homes, and didn't have anyone to send them to!

[@johnbarker8239]

Really glad to see your comment. We was looking to buy a Clayton home. But after this I DON'T THINK SO. Thank you.

[@vesselfit2use]

Greed is literally taking over.

[@Shteven]

Sounds like they're due for a lawsuit

[@lizvansickle452]

Thanks for this video and thanks for this response. We were actually thinking of getting a Clayton home...but after listening to this video, and seeing this reponse from a former Clayton Homes employee, I have changed my mind 100%. It's so refreshing to see someone share honest information. Thank you and God bless.

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks so much for the comment! I would love to get a former employee in a video to explain stuff like this! I assumed this is how it was but to hear it from a former employee just goes to show my suspicions were correct!

[@sooperhuman]

Used mobile homes are the best choice. I sold my house and with that money, bought a property with a mobile home in it. It is like new inside and out. The house i sold was 966 SQ. Feet and my taxes was $3500 a year. The mobile home i bought, including land, was $65k cash. Taxes $600 a year! I no longer pay home owners insurance. It is a rip-off to insure a mobile home. I'm saving an extra $2500 a year. I see a lot of nice 3 bedroom mobile homes being sold for less than $25k. It's not anyone's dream home but the life you live when you don't have a mortgage or car payment is incredible. I encourage you to get relieved from debt enslavement. You have so much money left over when you don't owe anything but annual property taxes and utility bills.

[@gkbuilding]

I totally agree with trying to live debt free!

[@NChillbilly]

I wish I could find those deals here in NC. Not so much.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

@@NChillbillyHave you looked into used or auction manufactured homes?

[@AngryBaldyGaming]

​@@NChillbilly saaaame. Even ones built in 1980 with no renovations are trying to be sold for 90k with hardly any land attached to it either

[@tubecoatue]

A "Used" manufactured home that has been moved from its initial placement can be virtually impossible to finance; thus, very difficult to sell. It's bad advice to buy a "used" unit. I'm speaking from nearly 20 years as a Real Estate Broker.

[@c.m.303]

I totally agree! Same with vehicles, RVs, etc. Can't figure out why people keep shopping and paying these ridiculously inflated prices! If everyone just slowed down and stopped buying they'd eventually feel it and drop their prices.

[@gkbuilding]

This is so true! If people keep buying they will not reduce prices! Thanks for the comment

[@c.m.303]

@tommydortch You are preaching to the choir. Had to sell my house in '21, and have been living with friends since. I'd take a house or an RV to live in... but not at these inflated prices. Prices are starting to come down now, and those who paid into the fomo are now underwater and it's looking to get worse for them.

[@gkbuilding]

@@c.m.303 the price of RVs are about to bottom out!

[@c.m.303]

@@gkbuilding They keep saying that, but last week I saw prices rise on the brands I was watching.

[@minniet8809]

I was in a car accident, was driving a paid for 2001 Ford Taurus, my husband and I dont need fancy cars, we prefer used, no payments...and my goodness, looking for a different car has been hell. I live in Georgia and people are asking 3 to 5k for cars with over 200k miles and most are 20 yrs old, crazy times.

[@kimaletta8943]

I agree totally..I have been looking at them for 20 years..The price has doubled or more..the government should step in..racketeering..ridiculous! No way am I paying 175,000 for a mobil home. Americans need to stop buying period..what about fair housing during/after covid..people started putting these ridiculous price in housing. I will wait another 10 years..or get a tiny house. Americans need to form a coop and every skilled worker should get together and build our own homes ❤

[@gkbuilding]

Appreciate the comment! People should learn trades and build there own homes. That’s what they did way back!

[@petegregory517]

Come on now, you know every time government gets involved things get worse. I'm 71 and can't recall a thing where government involvement made things better. They say 'better' and people tend to believe 'em but, little to no tangible proof.

[@sunflower3463]

Even tiny homes are ridiculous as well here in texas that are selling for 90,000 dollars. Not worth it.

[@randywells4674]

Screw the Goverment every one wants the Goverment to do something to help them wonder why we are where we are just stop buying and the people takes care of the problem little profit is better then non let's try to take care of ourselves and leave uncle Sam out if it

[@Alice-Not-In-Chains]

👏🏽

[@joannstafford8169]

Absolutely agree that they have jumped up on price to point that they cost more than stick and morter and some are not even build to good standard

[@gkbuilding]

Truth!

[@nomadicviking5702]

I was a contractor in the mobile home industry for 8 years doing interior trim ,drywall,carpet etc. Also contracted warranty work for several manufacturers on the west coast. I purchased a home from one of the dealers I contacted work from at his cost from the factory. The retail price that home sold to the public was 42 % higher. Also when interest rates go up a lot of folks can’t afford a stick built house but can qualify for a manufactured home. The things I saw happen over the years would shock you!

[@melanatedone8655]

Can you elaborate? I'm considering this route. I can't afford a stock built home

[@PazLeBon]

@@melanatedone8655 have one imported. they build nice little ones in spain and portugal for 20k or so

[@teamzipperlips1797]

WOW...42% is mind blowing

[@PazLeBon]

why arent we 'manufacturing' stick homes too?

[@ElChicleSeMePego]

So you can say there's room to negotiate. Lol. ???

[@Finestdeity]

Well, this explains why I've been window shopping and can't find a single manufactured home in my price range with what I'd want. I currently live in a apartment. I realized that I could save money on mortgage a month if I got some land and a affordable manufactured home. I think it'd be best to just build. Manufactured homes have always been the affordable route for people who can't afford to build. Doesn't seem like that's the case anymore. Thank you for this video.

[@gkbuilding]

Definitely not the case anymore in my opinion

[@ronaldrichardson5422]

You're absolutely correct. The manufactured home industry is all about price gouging, land has increased tremendously, as well. .

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

Build a concrete block reinforced with rebar, or ICF home. Build something that lasts.

[@dougwisdom1239]

In this area where we live to stick build a home the markets about 250.00 per square foot. So a 2,000 square foot home will run you about 450-500 K. Manufactured home are still a good value, just look around and find what you want. Some dealers still have a few left over from pre-covid at very good prices.

[@jeannerountree952]

Look at incredible tiny homes built by Randy Jones in Tennessee. They build quality homes.

[@terrib.1801]

Love this guy. He should be on tv. He is a hard working man who understands the struggle we all face.

[@prodig-fn5bx]

More people really need to watch this. It is crazy out there right now with the manufactured home pricing. I am in South Georgia and it's nothing for some of these homes to be upwards of $200,000 depending on features obviously.

[@gkbuilding]

It’s clearly just a rip off when lumber goes way down (which is the biggest expense in building a house) but the price of there Homes goes way up! Feel free to share the video. Thanks for the comment

[@88Don]

I’m from Georgia to and if you ride through Dublin or Claxton everything he studying l saying about Clayton mobile homes is true and right in broxton Georgia they build mobile homes I’ve watched them build the homes while I was delivering there I mean they’re rushed so they don’t care how it’s assembled they just get it together.

[@8dimndgirl]

I'm in Georgia also. I just looked at 2 that I like and the prices were $194,000 for one and the other was $207,000. Ridiculous! It's good to know that it's not just that my taste is outrageous. 😂I'm going to price building instead.

[@mizgee6019]

@@88Don thanks been looking in Dublin myself and they are high

[@lovesyah4618]

@ProDig, Say it louder!! Looking at Clayton in Georgia myself and the prices are outrageous 😳😩 Even the basics are $155,000.

[@rabokarabekian409]

I bought a 1972 Clayton with a 20' x 20' living space eight years ago for $22k in a a tiny seniors park in eastern Pennsylvania. Real estate taxes last year were almost $13. I make about $113,000 a year and have no regrets about my home.

[@gkbuilding]

You are living your best life sounds like!

[@emptychair8141]

22 thou for a 1972 is high ! My mother sold her 2000 mh for twenty thou eight yrs ago !

[@NChillbilly]

You are 100% correct. I work in an industry that revolves around construction. Every industry that had material increases during Covid never went back to pre covid prices even though costs went down. EVERYONE is greedy and lining their pockets and profiting like never before and it SHOULD be a criminal offense. It's akin to a monopoly because every industry is profiteering off of it. Thank you for sharing this information. I hope more people take your advice. I was hoping to buy a manufactured home but I refuse to pay double price. I'm paying $1650 rent and it's killing me and millions of other hard working Americans. If you didn't buy pre covid basically you are screwed. Something should be done. This isn't the way capitalism was supposed to work. God help us all. Our world needs real leadership to get things back under control.

[@gkbuilding]

It’s definitely crazy times!

[@antennawilde]

Most people think capitalism is a free market, but capitalism is monopoly. There are anti-trust laws on the books to prevent monopolies because they become inherent in capitalist systems, but the judicial system stopped enforcing the laws because they have been bought off by the monopolists. The laws are there, they won't enforce them. Corruption at the highest levels. I'm in the same boat: 1750 rent in NC for a small place and they want $150k for a mobile home and where are you gonna put it? You need land, and a septic, a well, etc. $250k if you're lucky, for a piece of land on a steep hill or near a railroad or under power lines. You have to go out in the sticks but then you have a long commute to work and there's gas, etc. The whole country is going to crash soon, the big question is WHEN? Seems like it could happen at any moment

[@NChillbilly]

@antennawilde I agree something has to give. Since my last post I have fortunately moved back to my small hometown and have rent of 950 so it is a lot more reasonable. That said my dream of homeownership seems unattainable unless the market corrects itself and prices go back down to what they were before covid and I don't think that's going to happen. I just hope this election goes well in November maybe that will be a starting the right direction.

[@antennawilde]

@@NChillbilly Save what $ you can and if the market crashes try and scoop up a fixer-upper. Good luck!

[@NChillbilly]

@antennawilde that is exactly my plan. Sad that I hope for a market to crash so that I can capitalize on it but if we don't get a reset I don't know what's going to happen to the Future Generations because houses and property did not magically double in value in 4 years. Not exactly sure how it will ever be back to normal though

[@ronaldrichardson5422]

I agree with you , 100%! We too purchased our Clayton Homes single wide in September 2020, here in Florida. . When we first selected the home the price quoted to us was $89k , which included A/C, delivery & set-up and stairs. We opted out of skirting, as well . Because the home with our required wind zone was not available at the home center, we had to wait for it to be built . During the financing process, the price increased $12k because the salesperson quit before the paperwork was submitted, locking in the price , and the home center jipped us out of our A/C., because it had not been documented by the previous salesperson. So not only did we pay an additional $12k, we have no A/C, here in hot Florida! We were in a bad place , only option was to stay renters or buy this home and try to be homesteaders . During the 14 month wait , we lived on the road, my husband is a OTR driver . Our loan did not allow a budget for land improvements so we decided not to renew our rental lease and completed all our land improvements, including all permits . We are now overwhelmed dealing with soil erosion, and driveway issues due to their delivery contractor placing our home in the wrong location, another long story . I advise anyone interested in buying a manufactured home in 2023 to NOT DO SO , as well , unless absolutely necessary. Regarding the KZbin channel name, leave it , bears, do as your wife says, make her happy and " cut it"😀 .

[@musicmama88]

Your home is beautiful! So glad I found your channel. Hubby and I just sold our home so he could retire debt free and we are in the process of purchasing a manufactured home. This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@kyledross]

My wife and I have been strongly considering purchasing a manufactured home, but the prices they are at right now have absolutely put those plans on hold. Companies of all sorts (manufactured housing included) are hiding behind the excuse of "inflation" to keep prices insanely high. It's pathetic. We won't be playing into their hands so long as they keep this up. On another topic, I really do enjoy your content, and hope your channel and success continues to grow. Thanks for the great stuff. (As for channel name... please don't make it about the beard lol. That's not what defines you or your content.)

[@gkbuilding]

Yes definitely Hold off if you can! There’s simply no justification for the price increase! Thanks for the encouragement Kyle! I really appreciate it! On the name change I was considering the name “The Red Bearded Builder” but I am taking all considerations. But I may just stay with GK Building I’m not sure yet!

[@kyledross]

@@gkbuilding Yeah, beards come and go. Your skill and honesty sticks around. ;)

[@gkbuilding]

@@kyledross Thanks buddy! God Bless!

[@bluelava4282]

Don’t…… Regret comes after

[@Ninnjette-]

Inflation is real, it’s not just an excuse. I’m not saying going way above the price is the right thing to do, but if you look at food, even cars, everything is way more than it used to be. My rent, has gone up in the last 3 years by $459. Rent shouldn’t go up that quickly, it is inflation.

[@gsand07]

It is so refreshing to find honest opinions on KZbin. I hit subscribe! ❤

[@gkbuilding]

Hey thanks! I appreciate it!!!!

[@itsyaboia-dub1120]

Unfortunately this is happening to everything these days from traditional homes, mobile homes, to RVs. Every company is trying to grab all they can before the economic downturn that they are creating 🤦🏾

[@antennawilde]

Everyone is waiting for the crash, lol

[@IamCaleum]

The prices are absolutely insane. I was just eyeballing the prices deciding whether I would start renovating my mobile home after I pay it off in 2027 or just buy new. They are not even building ones my size anymore 28x72 and the closest I found was 250ft smaller and they wanted $184,600 which is INSANE. I bought my mobile home in 2002 for $67,000 and it looks like I will be renovating everything even if it costs $60,000 since the prices are just WAY WAY WAY too high.

[@gkbuilding]

Definitely keep it and renovate! You will be much happier!

[@MississippiGirl0013]

​@@gkbuildingI agree 😊

[@laurasutton6042]

Thank you for being so forthcoming about why the cost of mobile homes is so high. I am looking for a house to buy now and can't find one that is affordable.

[@OhWell0]

1000% Mobile homes are being put out for the same price as stick built. It's insane. I've made my mind that I'm just going to keep my family were we are until we either find a steal, or we can pay cash. There's no sense in signing for a trailer that'll be gone before the loan is.

[@sooperhuman]

The prices depend on where the manufacturer is and the transportation to get it to the dealer. There's places where mobile home prices are ridiculous and you are better off buying a used fixer upper home.

[@Robodie]

I very much appreciate you letting us know that prices on lumber and whatnot have have actually dropped back down. I live in a state where several major manufactured home companies have their building facilities and even being so close, the prices keep rising but talking to people that work their, the wages definitely are NOT. So really, there is no reason for the continued inflation in this particular industry.

[@RPJohnson1968]

We purchased a custom built 32 x 64 Sunshine Home in 2020 and we have loved it every sense. 6/12 roof pitch, 9 ft ceiling, finished sheet rock, life proof flooring throughout, except for bedroom carpet, and I had hardy plank siding installed!!!

[@terrib.1801]

That is awesome to hear. Congrats! Let's hope your luck and experience rub off on others on this channel. Thanks!

[@MzNett]

I agree. I have lived in a 1998 Bayemanor mobile home since 2000 and it took is holding up pretty well but was considering buying a newer mh. Fortunately or unfortunately, I don't know, the contract fell through and now I run across your channel! Thank God! My home, that I picked, The Palmetto 6101,would have cost me 273+ thousand dollars. This did include land prep and I had it decked out with double ovens and everything I'd want, except no garage. I will be at least checking into a site build. Thank you! And God bless you too!

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks so much for the comment! I really appreciate it!

[@lisapitts9518]

We purchased a DW in 2022, we were in an apartment & rent was increasing to more than $1600 a month. For us it was the right thing to do, we didn't want to wait because if interest rates. We are in Florida and seeing where the prices are increasing rapidly. We are glad we bought when we did.

[@gkbuilding]

I’m glad it worked out for y’all! If people can wait I believe they should in this season!

[@x-raycharles8861]

Thank you for this video. I'm 71 live on ssa ssi in CA .mobile I live in was built in 1962. Lot rent is $520/mo Im thinking of just refurbishing this one. Roof heating cooling windows etc. My mobile survived a 7.1 earthquake in 2019. 19 others in this park were redtagged. I will be receiving a special needs trust sometime soon and the trustee was saying just put a new one in there. I'm kinda of skeptical and your video confirmed what I was thinking. Thank you again and keep up the good work.

[@gkbuilding]

If it’s in good shape I would definitely just refurbish it!

[@braxtonbunch]

Thank you for this. You are so right! I'm living in a camper and am really ready to get into a house. But these prices are crazy! Especially for mobile homes. I think I will just stay where I am for now.

[@gkbuilding]

If you can wait it out alittle longer I think that would be the best option! Thanks for the comment!

[@emptychair8141]

Don't people sell mobiles in mobile home parks all the time ? I know my mother sold her 35 thou dol one for 20 thou bout eight yr ago.

[@ybsmro0]

I bought my home in 2018 for 71,000$ and I've done the upgrades to it and it looks amazing. I have 8 foot walls, flat ceilings, over 2100 Sq feet. I've painted the walls and trimmed it out, replaced my doors to regular home doors. It's worth a little more than 190,000$ now.

[@kmhale72]

As an owner of a mobile home I totally agree. I purchased a double wide 32 x 80 Fleetwood brand manufactured home brand new in 2001 for $45,000. That included setup, delivery, underpinning, skirting, and 2 sets of steps. I still live in my home and have raised 3 children as a single mom here and have no plans on selling anytime soon. My home has been completely paid off for a few years now and is still holding up very well. I am remodeling room by room and I am falling in love with it all over again🥰 I recently went to look at new homes just to see why the prices have increased so much. I know the cost of living has since gone up tremendously but I still don’t think it justifies charging as much as they do for these newer homes. I’m so thankful that I purchased mine back when they were an affordable option.

[@gkbuilding]

You are correct! They use to be affordable option and they’re now becoming a unaffordable option.

[@patfiore7510]

You are absolutely right You know exactly what you're talking about We put off Buying a prefab home we're going to wait until prices go down love your channel We watch it all the time

[@wisesaint2]

Bought a trashed out large double wide mobile home $8000 bought 1/4 acre remodeled mobile home now my property taxes are 1/2 the neighbors which I am thankful for.

[@anthonyoddo3201]

thank you for taking the time to make this update. I feel even though times are rough, companies, a lot of companies are taking advantage of the situation. I hope and pray we all come out of this in a good way. we need to all take a bigger part in who we select to represent us in the government. these fools are killing us all, and its all our own doing. God bless all of us. stay healthy & safe.

[@gkbuilding]

We definitely need to use wisdom in the future!

[@j.murray4939]

2018 quote from Clayton 3 bedroom 2 bath. $125,000. They would not give me pricing until I was to the point of purchasing it. I found it very hard to get any pricing when shopping making me think they are hiding the costs. I don't know how anyone could compare prices and now Clayton owns all the local Manufactured home builders. There is no pricing competition to keep prices down. I found a MH on land.

[@ikreate4u]

Good to know. I wasn’t aware of this

[@erinparker6779]

We bought ours in 2020 and have had mold from it not being properly installed - but also several things on Clayton too- it’s been a terrible experience and we’re still going through a process.

[@gkbuilding]

Sorry to hear this! Is there proper crawl space ventilation? Or is the mold from something else??

[@blindkimberly1360]

We bought our home (double wide) new in 1999. It’s a 2000. They crushed the electrical connection when they brought the halves together. They hooked things up and we went for months like the Douglases on Green Acres. Then we started finding the other stuff. Broken door frames, ceiling panels not secured, etc. every time they “fixed” it was worse. Ended up suing. They went bankrupt. So all these years we’ve been repairing as we could. Add to that the age related repairs, we’re going to be fixing till our deaths. But it’s a roof and it’s cool or heated. But I’d never buy another one. Good honest advice here. Thank you.

[@burntblonde2925]

That’s horrendous that was sold to you and you’re dealing with that

[@pamjohnson122]

Green Acres, hilarious blast from the past! Great humor in spite of the miserable situation.

[@juliemarr65]

I appreciate your honesty. My husband and I too looked at a few Clayton double sides and with everything it estimated at almost 200, 000😳

[@thereaver8083]

Started considering selling our house around 2017/2018 and using the money to buy a few acres of land and puting a nice DW on it. The one we settled on was a Champion Homes 4 bed 2 bath Double-wide. I'm talking real tile floors, huge kitchen with a large island, actual drywall, composite siding, huge shower in the master bath (real tile there too), walk-in closets in all the bedrooms, optional family room that would replace one of the larger bedrooms, etc. Very nice home for what it was. With setup and everything it would have cost 110 to 120k not including the land of course which we were just going buy outright. Long story short, things didn't go as planned. A couple months ago I looked into what that same home is going for now out of curiosity and it was 190 to 200k. Absolutely ridiculous increase in just a few years. Edit: Central Colorado area around Falcon is where we were looking. You could buy some nice 4 to 5 acre plots of land there for 60 to 70k at the time.

[@tracimattox2152]

A lot of people are interested in mobile homes and the tiny homes. I would like to have a mobile home myself, but may have to get an older model and fix it up. You're right though, the prices are outrageous. I live in Ohio.

[@gkbuilding]

Your better off to find a fixer upper and do as much of the work as you can yourself!

[@heavenonthehorizon777]

New Subscriber. Thank you. Im 53 and lluve in a big house all alone. Im a widow and my kids are grown. I thpught about a manufactured home to have less to care for. I have some health issues. I've been in my home q7 years. My mortgage is less than 850. With an escrow. You just saved me a potential headache or two. Peace from Michigan 😊

[@peggycruit9903]

I think that labor has made a big difference. We live in a 1996 Schult that is 28x48, and love it. We paid it off last year. We put a metal roof on it. I was watching videos of manufactured homes recently and was shocked at the price !

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

Inflation, the value of the dollar is in the trash can.

[@ham4eo]

Central Florida area here. I would recommend only buying Single-wide MHs, maybe 14 x 60. My wife and I lived in a single-wide during all of the 1980, and we saved a lot of money that way. You can build a screen-room on the right side, and a car-port on the left side cheaply for extra room.

[@chrisbrowne4669]

As a Director of Construction for a major homebuilder in the 90s we started using kiln dried finger jointed studs in our tracts. Slightly higher price for them, but all wall bows and stud curving was eliminated.

[@arklevia2320]

Either way, the prices still don't add up. Thx though

[@nancysimpson4246]

Thank you so much for this video I own a mobile home and I’ve had I bought it brand new in 2017 and you are so right here in 2023. The problem I have with that is if you go to resell it they wanna give you nothing for it but if you buy it, it’s very expensive to buy, thank you for this video you show in the world well you’re giving them more knowledge about mobile homes the reason why they’re so popular I feel is because it is really the cheapest way to go houses are $250-$300,000 or more it’s totally ridiculous Thank you for this video.😮

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment!

[@timyoder5227]

I bought 4 acres in central FL in 2020 and was going to build a house in 2021 but the lead time was 18 months, and the price was more than we wanted to spend so we decided to buy a new DW. It's a higher end 4-2 with 2280 SF with 9 ft ceilings and drywall throughout. Everyone that comes in says it doesn't look like a mobile home inside. The fit and finish isn't good in some areas but structurally it's solid. We paid $83 SF which included delivery, ground prep (8 loads of fill dirt due to slope), setup, 5-ton HVAC unit 16 SEER, septic, and well. I was quoted $175-185 SF for comparable size site-built home with builder grade finishes. I did a lot of research and I'm not sure how many of you say you can have a site-built home for a similar price.

[@susanh326]

Yeah, we need to stay put if we can and not cave into this madness. We bought my in-laws a double wide, really nice, extra features. We built a fine deck around half of it, including a handicap ramp, on their land, and installed a tornado shelter for them for under $65k in early 2000s. I know it's been 20+ years, but the place is still holding up.

[@gkbuilding]

That’s a while back. Prices have went way up!

[@DesignsbyKay3]

First of all I want u to know that I’m not looking for or considering a mobile home. We are blessed to own a home but we lived in 4 mobile homes before we were able to build. It took us 13 yrs after being married to be able to do that. I just ran across this video, clicked on it bc I thought it may be interesting & it def was. I just wanted to tell u that u are a really stand up guy by making this video to make people aware of what’s going on in the mobile home industry. Listening to u talk abt the mobile home manufacturers & what they’re charging people today made me sick to my stomach. From what u say, the home u are living in has practically doubled. That’s unacceptable so I very much appreciate that you’re trying to let people know what’s going on. U are sooo right, if people would stop purchasing, the manufacturers would have to stop ripping people off. These prices are ridiculous & not everyone can afford to build. When lumber went back down the manufacturers should have adjusted their prices but as long as people continue to buy they won’t. If u really want to change the name of your channel, I would consider naming it “JUST A STAND UP GUY”. Many blessings to u & your family. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@gkbuilding]

I truly appreciate the comment! God bless!

[@dorianf1456]

Thanks for sharing. I cannot believe how cheap modular homes are in your area. I live in BC Canada. We purchased a 68x30ft home 3 years ago and we paid $270k which is considered a great price. Now it would probably cost $370k for the same thing. I ordered the home "bare" with no interior finishings and I did all my own finishing work. The home has 2x6 framing, 2x10 joists, T52 insulation upgrade and 9 ft ceilings.

[@gkbuilding]

Sounds like a nice place!

[@tangiebabii092171]

Me and my sisters inherited 4.25 acres of land from our mom. We have beel wanting to purchase manufactured homes. You're absolutely right the prices are crazy

[@emptychair8141]

Buy a used one ? Other commenters said they bought older ones.

[@emptychair8141]

My mother sold hers Abt 8 yr ago for 20 thou.

[@Blend-24]

Wow, I bought my “manufactured home” back in 1999. It’s been great, I still in it!!! I had a pit dug and concrete runners put in and cinder block all around. It’s very small but I did pay cash for the ground and mobile. It’s well insulated and seems to keep the heat out OK. (desert). I guess they’ve turned to 💩 like everything else.

[@diannaadams5725]

I appreciate your honesty.I love these houses.But agree too much.I am wanting to sell my house and buy a mobile home.

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

In 2009 my parents purchased a 5 bedroom one and I can’t remember the square footage, but it’s huge. But, it was less than $60K. We decided to purchase in 2016, thought it was gorgeous, had all upgrades, it was $105K. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath and the master bathroom is stunning. The amount of issues we have had and still deal with, I wouldn’t purchase another even at $20K. It’s a double, but wasn’t connected properly. We have exactly 50 lights in here (most are in the ceiling) and they constantly need replace. Even the good brands don’t last long. One day it rained and water was dripping from one of the ceiling lights. Obviously, new homes get new appliances. Our central air conditioner caught fire maybe a month after moving in. We made sure they were aware of all these issues with our punch list. Even upon moving in, if you’re sitting on the front porch at night, you can see through the exterior walls when the light is turned on in the master bedroom. Our home was built by Cavalier.

[@gkbuilding]

This is horrible! I think I would consider getting a lawyer for all those issues.

[@lindacouncil1353]

We bought a double wide Cavalier in 2016...had 20 k worth of upgrades ans it's the best purchase we ever made.. no issues at all. So sorry to hear of all the issues you're having with yours.I hope you can get these resolved....you definately got took

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

@@lindacouncil1353 I feel our situation is not the builder, it’s the ones who connected the two together. Our home is definitely a beauty with all of the upgrades. But the structural damage due to the people not connecting it correctly is why it’s turned into such a nightmare

[@lindacouncil1353]

That's true Mandy as we were told before we ordered ours to thoroughly check out the dealership and their ratings beforehand....Again...so sorry y'all are going through this and hope y'all can get this resolved.Keep calling the Manufactured Housing Authority weekly if that's what it takes,

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

@@lindacouncil1353 aside from those issues, busted pipes, then they discontinued the color of paint of the interior, so our kitchen walls are slightly different, we made mistakes as first time homeowners. I’m only going to speak on this one because it’s easy to fall in love with these newer model homes and overlook things. 1- Lighting. While having tons of lighting is beautiful, it’s also expensive to furnish that many bulbs. Open floor plans, you want to keep them all matching. We have 31 dome lights, 2 lights that are the 2 prong, 20 ceiling lights and 7 ceiling lights that are enclosed with only 4 inch cans in the master bath. We had to furnish all bulbs to pass inspection. It is expensive! I’m not counting in the LED strips that were installed under the cabinets simply because I don’t care to replace them if they go out. 2- Tons of windows means tons of heat coming in, especially down south. 3- The master bathroom that is the selling point of the home, that huge soaker tub and walk through shower, it’s not as convenient. My tub is 7 feet long and 3 feet wide. By the time it has enough water to cover your legs, it’s cold. The shower is so large that you are freezing. It’s definitely not practical. 4- If you have kids, for the love of God, don’t get flat paint. Unless you are willing to take out a second mortgage just to repaint. Pay for eggshell or semigloss. 5- Finally, inspect EVERYTHING before making your punch list. Any imperfections (no matter how big or small) is not only their responsibility to fix, you paid for it to be in perfect condition, don’t settle for anything less. That is throwing your money away. Remember that if you are walking through a model home on the lot, they have interior designers that stage the home. It’s a bit of a letdown when you seen the home decorated, purchase it and realize that your furniture doesn’t match the style that you originally seen. Those odd shaped windows need custom made dressings. Having floor to ceiling windows in front of the shower and bath is beautiful on a lot, but you probably don’t want your neighbors looking in. Basic isn’t a bad thing.

[@royschultz1377]

I was a mobile home dealer back in the mid 80's. Clayton homes were beautiful but not known for quality. Manufactured homes don't hold their value, so you're better off buying a used one that's a few years old. In my area you can get a 3br 2bath 2002 Fleetwood doublewide on 3 acres for less than 40k

[@gkbuilding]

That’s cheap! Where’s your location?? Lol

[@royschultz1377]

@@gkbuilding Missouri. Zillow will show you mobiles from under 10k to around a million depending on the amount of property

[@ChillVibing11]

If you do buy one, please vent your foundation. I’ve noticed these homes in my town have no ventilation. If not ventilated, you will have issues with your subfloors.

[@gkbuilding]

No ventilation is a big No!!!

[@lindacouncil1353]

The skirting is vented

[@ChillVibing11]

@@lindacouncil1353 I do know the skirting is ventilated. For some reason where I live, people are putting these homes on cinder block foundations with no ventilation openings only a door on one end of foundation. Not good

[@lindacouncil1353]

You're right...I've seen people brick them in with no vents anywhere on them and only one opening ( which they had a board over) that they could get under the house if the had to. I'll never understand what happened to common sense

[@lisalacy4285]

Thank you so much for sharing this info, we are currently looking for a good price. The issue is they have went up so high. We are trying to save and wait until they drop the prices. Their is no reason to be this high for folks trying to work hard and provide for their families. Thanks so much and God Bless you from Arkansas.

[@paulamartin4523]

well spoken and intelligently delivered. i agree and will pass the message along. i bought a top of the line manufactured home in 2004 for 70,000. i can’t imagine what i’d pay for it today. it’s held up well but of course it’s had issue like any other 20 year old structure would. if someone told me that i’d pay 130,00 0 for a manufactured home today, i’d just have a bricks and sticks house built for the same price

[@gkbuilding]

Hey thanks for the comment!

[@Hugh_Manitee]

Bought a new single wide mobile home 1100 sq.ft. in 1996 for $32k. Built by Dutch Mobile Homes (out of business in 2008). 2X6 stud walls and built strong. It lasted 30 years with no repairs other than a new well pressure tank. But....after 30 years, roof needed replacement. Also, the vinyl siding got "brittle." HVAC was replaced 3 years ago. I replaced all the water supply lines (used PEX to replace polybutaline pipe). When replacing the pipe under the house, noticed the Romex was a shanby install. They used pieces of plastic banding stapled to the floor joists to hold the pipe instead of the correct hangers. I used the correct ones in the replacement. I also bought the ten acres it's sitting on. I pay myself lot fees.

[@CyndiOyea]

Great job! Thanks for sharing! I too have been looking into this option. Currently in upstate NY some homes are over $200k with a lot rent of over $1k a month. Hard to find decently priced land unless you’re out in God’s country. Then it cost a small fortune to get the land livable (electric, well, septic, etc). Until people get over their FOMO and stop paying ridiculous prices things “should” change. However, greed seems to be very popular these days 😢

[@debbiesimeon4855]

Thank You For This Video, I See What You See And I Am Holding Out!!!! They Are Being Crooks!!! We Need To Have Fair Pricing!!!! Not Being Crooks To The Consumer!!! Again Thank You For Your Honesty!!!!😊

[@gkbuilding]

Thank you for the comment! It means a bunch! They’ll never lower the price unless demand decreases!

[@Richlaw78]

We bought a 16x80 Clayton single wide, 2019. We paid 66k it had Sheetrock and alls very attractive home but it came with its share of problems. We bought it while our stick home was being built. We had major issues with wiring, roofing, Sheetrock, walk in shower tiles fallen off, but it was definitely nice. I would never suggest that you purchase these things, they are nightmares

[@gkbuilding]

Sorry to hear this but it’s not uncommon to see these issues

[@matthewreed1078]

I purchased a brand-new 2019 at the time 2000-square-foot double-wide manufactured home, complete with full tape and texture in all rooms, for the price of $105,000. Since its acquisition, I have not encountered any issues or defects with the property.

[@neasyholmes2736]

Hey GK, Thank you for your insight. My husband and I purchased a mobile home from Palm Harbor Homes. We were a young family of 3 small children. It was terrible. There were a lot of issues wrong when we moved in and I had to call them almost every week with issues and keep a log of the problems. We are looking for a new one. Trust me, I have been researching and I have been looking . Yes, the new homes are extremely high in price and I haven't figure out why when building the rooms the same size ? I understand the master bedroom is the biggest but the other rooms are getting smaller and smaller. Why can't the bathrooms have REAL WINDOWS? We have lived in our home for 23 years now and its time to roll out the old. I really appreciate you being honest. Yes, I do pay attention the home market. Yes, I like your best. Keep it. It makes you look distinguished. I would have to give some thought about another name for your business. I will keep you posted about what we are going to do. We are on our land and I just don't see us losing it. I like where we are (Virginia) . We got to see my first bear two weeks ago while sitting on my front steps. Yeah, he was breath-taking to watch but I kindly walked backwards into the house. Thank you GK and God Bless

[@vroane757]

I noticed the same thing about the prices of manufactured homes. They are literally the same prices as modular homes which there is a difference in the quality of the material that is in that home. I am about to buy a manufactured Clayton I'm ashamed to say. Thank you for the Information but you are absolutely right!!!

[@janetgibson6066]

At one point in time to buy a Mobil home, was a negative! Everybody had to have a new built. And within the last 4 years I’ve ran into a number of people wanting to buy a double wide, what with rental properties being as expensive as buying a home! I appreciate you sharing this info as it sheds light on this option for having your own home! I’m considering it myself and will be waiting for updates and any other advice you can offer!

[@gkbuilding]

I will be doing more videos soon! Thank you for the comment

[@doe729]

I lived in a state that I couldn’t afford to rent any longer let alone have a home. Bought a older model dbl wide for $20,000 in December 2019 in Florida. I absolutely love it here. Love what I have and the close knit community I moved into. The place was maintained and so far no major issues. Best decision I could have made for myself.

[@jimbrand682]

We bought our double wide 12 years ago from Clayton homes and recently I had to replace the bathroom exhaust fans. When I pulled the fans down from the ceiling I was shocked to see my roof was made up of 1x1’s. 12years ago weren’t 2x4’s like 99cents a piece?

[@davidewalt1494]

I have been looking at the pricing . This man is right. You are better off buying a house on a lot in the end it’s actually can be cheaper. I would not want to pay New England prices for housing in Kentucky. Also that cheap wafer board most builders use is just junk. New construction is on a whole over priced and built with junk lumber.

[@hollyegee2199]

We moved to a smaller town in Idaho. We sold our home in Washington and we’re trying to pay cash for a home. Went to a mobile home and is was $240,000…not including land, delivery, set up, etc. thankfully an older mobile home on foundation came in the market and we paid cash. It needs a little TLC, but we can fix as we live. Now that they’ve gone up that high…I’m not sure they’ll ever go back down.

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you found something reasonable!

[@dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315]

Thank you for your honesty and transparency. I have been considering a mobile/modular home and you have given me some serious things to think about. I wish you all the success. I feel the same or similar about food prices and everything that is using Covid as the price increase excuse.

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

My wife and I bought a double wide in a park for $15000 back in the 90's. When I lost my job we lost our real home. So I took my 401 k money and bought the double wide. It was our life boat you might say. It took about 10 to 15 years to finally get ourselves back on track to buy another real home. And we were able to sell the double wide for what we paid for it.

[@gkbuilding]

That worked out great for you then! Probably could’ve made alittle money on it if you wanted too

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

@@gkbuilding yeah but we thought about giving someone else a chance like we got. Besides we were just looking to have a down payment on the new house.

[@gkbuilding]

@@bigbadjohnpesek9894 very considerate of y’all! I really appreciate the comments! God bless!

[@candylips3684]

I just bought a single wide mobile home, it a fixer upper, which only need, is the rug pull up an a paint job. because my rent keep raising every other year, I was sick an tired of it. Now I'm so happy.

[@gkbuilding]

@@candylips3684 I’m glad you found a good deal! Thanks for the comment!

[@motohound90]

I am about to buy a 2034 sq ft manufactured home for $212,000 in FL. It is well over $100,000 cheaper than a comparable site built so its easier to stomach when exploring the alternatives.

[@emorymoore1030]

I've followed 3 models from Palm Harbor, in Texas; The Hacienda 2 and 3 and the La Belle and all have nearly doubled in price from 2019 to 2023.. Freaking ridiculous!! I'm looking to go an another direction.

[@gkbuilding]

This just backs up what I’ve been screaming! Thanks for the comment! Truly blows my mind people are still buying them!!!!

[@technicalitems731]

Omg! Wtf? I bet a Deer Valley with 2x6 studs has quadrupled!!!

[@JenkyBaby]

I’m so glad I found this video bc im stuck with mobile home bc that is what I can afford right about and the mobile home I own now needs remodeled had a water leak that destroyed the floor and the drywall I’ve got a mess 😢so idk if I want to just remodel mine or go buy a new one but the prices are insane 💯 Thanks for ur honesty I appreciate that I go next week to Clayton homes to look so now I’m gonna hold off ❤thank you and I just subscribed ❤❤

[@gkbuilding]

Just fix it with cash as you can afford it!

[@Speckled_Butterfly7206]

Thats kind of where we are at with my mothers mobile home. It needs a good bit of repairs and everytime I try to get a handyman that claims to do repairs no one will contact me back. I am considering them but it will take a few years before i am in a position to buy but i would still rather a real house. As I want to have a small homestead here in NC for my family. So I just trying to learn as much as I can from the people who have bought from them and what they are dealing with the most 1-5 years after buying it. Thank you for your honesty.

[@candisshort8227]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I'm buying My first house and this will definitely help me decide!!

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment!

[@digitalwolf7628]

At least in my area it's not just the "new" ones. There have been listings in where I live that when I saw the price I laughed... then they sold. Just glad we bought our home when we did.

[@deanbarr5740]

I totally agree with you Red. In 1997 we bought a double wide mobile home new for around 50k that included footer and block foundation. Good question.

[@gkbuilding]

Yes the price has increased ridiculously in the last 4 years! Just like vehicles! What size is yours Dean?

[@deanbarr5740]

@@gkbuilding ours is 26x58 I think. 3 bed and two bath. BTW a new name change might be okay. The beard should stay. I've had a beard for 40 years.

[@gkbuilding]

@@deanbarr5740 that House would cost you 120-150k today! I’m thinking about the name “The Red Bearded Builder” whatcha think?

[@deanbarr5740]

@@gkbuilding sounds good buddy

[@christianheller551]

Nice little video Sir. Wife and I bought our 70 X 30 Doublewide Fleetwood for $99,500 cash in 2007. It was set up, hooked up and ready to move in. One thing that irked me is the fact that the installer did not come back out to re-level the blocking ect after 2 years, and 5 years. I worked with an installer in the late 70's. We went out to re-level for Mobile Home Dealerships. - Yes, the prices have shot up during the pandemic due to lumber price increases. And then of course labor prices have increased. Prices have decreased, so home prices should have decreased a little too but did not. Best wishes to you, your family and viewers of your channel.

[@gkbuilding]

A great comment here!

[@jamesconway4821]

If you're considering buying a new mobile home or manufactured home. Make sure you shop around a new innovation that has just started this year and is becoming very very popular is large floor-to-ceiling windows also windows that have a raised pitch in the roof over the window going from floor-to-ceiling. As well as large sliding glass doors that open up a huge section of the home to the outside great for a Verandah deck. Some of the windows are not meant to open strictly to let light in but are still triple or quadruple pane glass making them extra durable and strong even in a strong category 4 hurricane. What else is also very popular is attached garages instead of carports. And making sure to purchase the land that the house sits on so you never have to pay ridiculously high lot rent. If you buy a manufactured home with an attached garage on your own property you will have much stronger higher resale value your insurance will be a lot less than if you had a carport. Oftentimes damage occurs to these homes when the carports separate from the home in high winds same thing with attached patios it's okay to have a attached patio but it's much better to have that patio built into the home as part of the home or use reinforced steel instead of aluminum. All mobile homes Pre manufactured homes should be coming automatically with drywall. If you should see a home with paneling it's probably not up to proper code and will often times have a low resale value. Just things to keep in mind especially with as expensive as they are today. You're much better off going with the modern up-to-date manufactured home rather than choosing a model that is over 5 years old.

[@normandsarahlowder4949]

Clayton, 4 yr. Old, used, in 2019. Is a good home and withstood many storms. Do not regret purchase. Fire had destroyed many homes and now have manufactured home(s). $80,000 to $130,000 in 4 yrs.=🤪. Agree with you.

[@maxkallio3723]

Inflation, my friend, I thought three years ago that 75,000 was too much for the mobile home , but now when it’s almost a double I decided to build my home with the shipping containers

[@carolmaplesden916]

uhhh not inflation this is artificial inflation which is what this young man is referring too artificial inflation is fraud and a crime

[@gkbuilding]

Shipping container houses are awesome! Definitely just them ripping us off! Material prices are back to normal!

[@robertmashburn8330]

Good Job, the truth is people across the board are ripping the consumers off, Bad!

[@myevilgummybear]

Dude I hella agree with you thank you so much you convince me not to buy a manufactured home I might as well buy an old school stick home if I'm going to pay these prices

[@kim-pn1ph]

Thanks for the heads up! Everyone's on the take ! God help us !

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment

[@MOConnor-zk8re]

I live in the south eastern part of the province of Alberta in the country of Canada. I spoke with several people who worked in the building of manufacturing homes in Alberta. The people that worked on in the building of those M.F. told me to never buy a Manufactured Home because of the terrible construction in every aspect. Whether it be the plumbing and especially the electrical work that was done could easy start on fire. I would definitely have a Home Inspection done before buying most any home I'd consider buying. I truly hope and pray for that not to be the same for you people.

[@AatroxSuppMain]

I enjoy your thought process on it, the prices are kind of crazy for what they seem to be. Ones I have looked at are great quality and honestly match or easily beat what house builders around here make. I think it may heavily depend on your area since near me you have 3bed/2bath houses for 200k-300k that need easily 20-50k in work to make livable. Then new homes that are having horrific build quality. It has to be area though, it's the only thing that makes sense to me.

[@gkbuilding]

Definitely the location makes a big difference!

[@dulcepadilla9299]

Thank you for sharing this information. I truly appreciate your honesty. I was considering purchasing one but after listening to this valuable information that won't be happening.

[@cloveetabertram3902]

Thank you for being so honest with everything, and for the advice. It's nice to hear someone be truthful and helpful in these times. 👍

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment!

[@heathersunshine10]

We are in the process in buying one. Was not the plan but we had to do 40k in improvements since land was raw. We plan on trying to sell it in future and buying a home. House prices are crazy here because the homes are on land.

[@heathersunshine10]

The one we a buying is 130k but with upgrades. To build the home we wanted too it was going to cost 250-270k. There is no homes to rent in our area and if so they are really old and not in great condition. This way our money is going into something that we can sell in future.

[@gkbuilding]

Hopefully it works out for you! It’s crazy times out there!

[@janicewells3320]

Thank you for your honesty I live in Texas and I was looking at a Barndo style home 2years ago. It was priced at $85, 000 two bedroom 1200sf I called the same builder back two years later, and now it is $194,000. I found some great mobile homes, but they are way overpriced for me. I'm now looking at buying a shell (shed to home) and finishing the inside ours selves. I'm am about to retire soon so I might be going with the shed to home. Thank you again for your video I was thinking the same thing.

[@gkbuilding]

Consider having a pole barn shell built and finish it yourself! Better investment in the long run! Thanks for the comment!

[@Quirkney]

Thanks for raising concerns about value without just "not liking" the house type.

[@gkbuilding]

That was my goal! Thank you

[@musicmatty67]

Thanks for the heads up brother! I appreciate your honest reporting and I am now a subscriber to your channel👍

[@klea2532]

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Im one that had to have a roof over my head after pandemic. First mobile home... 1987 Fleetwood $40,000 on a rented lot. Dont judge... i didnt know any better and just trying to survive😊.

[@randymacsgarage]

Well being a retired carpenter who can build a home trailer is a never. Buy for me but I do understand the need for them I totally agree with you on slowing down the corporate greed so here is my take Because you asked , Trailer house builders buy lumber by the rail car loads so until they recoup that $ at their profit margin they aren’t going to loose $ on materials if they can help it if you buy material today and build yes it would be cheaper so their profits will be higher will they pass it on to the consumer doubtful corporate greed at work once again our small family business we sell a little gas to fishing boats if we get a good price we pass it on to the customer because we want you to be our advertising good service fair price and the beard rocks bro.

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment!!!!!

[@themodestgoddess1645]

Hello, GKB! ☺️👋🏾 I'm glad you said it OUT LOUD! 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 My Daddy and I were wondering the SAME thing: why hasn't the price of manufactured houses gone down along with the price of lumber?! 🤷🏾‍♀️ Around my way, in The Carolinas (I'm not far from the NC/SC state line), large single wides (1290-ish to about 1300-ish Sqft) are $90K-$100K. 🤯 The Island Breeze in my area is pricing $120K BEFORE options. 🤯 The fine print on the site says that the prices are "starting prices for the home ONLY". 😩 I agree, GKB: That as long people keep purchasing these homes, little will change. 😔 I agree that manufactured home seekers have to "speak" with their buying power. 💪🏾🤓 Personally, I don't mind your beard. ☺️🙌🏾 🤔...At the moment, I'm thinking of "Mobile 411" for a channel name. Seeing as how you keep us "in the know" about Manufactured Homes/Mobile Home Market/Reviews, etc. 💯 As Always, Thank You for the information and Y'all Take Care! ☺️👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TriggerTravels]

I used to think they were a decent option if that's all you could afford... But I'll put it to you this way. My first house was built in 1865....still standing strong. My current house was built in 1910 and solid as a rock. Ever seen a mobile home last even 40 years? I lived in a 1970s mobile home when I first got out of the military and that thing was junk. Think in 120 years you'll see any mobile homes built in 2023? First house was 75k with 5 acres and this house was 65k.... There's really no good rain to buy a mobile home honestly. I think they're little better than a cardboard box.

[@gkbuilding]

I definitely don’t think they will last a 100 years but I think they are a 40-60 year option if maintained properly.

[@patriciaribaric3409]

My house is over 100 years old, but it has no storage space other than a basement and an attic. The layout is cuckoo, but it's what we could afford to buy in 1983. I would love to finish out the rest of my life in a small one floor manufactured home with closets. Hubby won't move. He's happy with all the memories. Me - my knees need replaced, and these stairs are killing me.

[@Slievenamon]

I think it is best to just buy a chassis and build your own mobile home. And build it with proper materials that are made to last for generations.

[@MeredithPero]

I thank you for this information. I live in Vermont and have been to a manufactured home dealer the 28 x 56 3 bedroom 2 bath home is 236 thousands. I cant afford that.

[@gkbuilding]

Definitely don’t do that! Check out Kens Karpentry on KZbin he’s in your area and does great work

[@whatsmamadoing3188]

I would keep the name. Changing the name might be like starting over. We live in a 1993 Homes of Merit triple wide that we bought in 2001. We love it.

[@revelationvideoproductions1168]

So I'm putting this out there to everyone. I looked into repo or trade in mobiles. I saw one on another channel. It had all the high end features bigger fridge gas stove really nice shower and it was $63,000 I'm not there yet for a home because I want to move out of NY State I'm tired of the stuff going on here and I want warmer weather. But just a thought to be now when I say repo I mean a newer one the one I looked at on a channel was a 2018.

[@gkbuilding]

That would be a pretty good deal at that price! Thanks for the comment!

[@brendaschoenberger559]

What channel?

[@annajohnson3309]

We bought a modular home and it's a 2017 and it's cheap made you can hear everything going on outside while I'm in it from the noise from the traffic and neighbors .

[@gkbuilding]

That’s no good! Hopefully it wasn’t way over priced atleast!

[@Mach141]

Wow! I have never lived in a mobile home, but have thought about retiring into one and selling my house. I had no idea they cost that much! Materials prices are irrelevant. Its just supply and demand. My guess is since regular home prices have skyrocketed, apartment prices have skyrocketed. its increasing the demand for mobile homes. Looks like a trailer may be in my future, I think they are still affordable.

[@gkbuilding]

Yeh they have definitely went up!!!! Way up

[@papax4815]

Absolutely right, I don’t know how they sleep at night, God bless you brother

[@gkbuilding]

God bless you! 😊

[@plethoracleSENTIENT]

Problem is, you rent another year and then if prices don’t go down, you paid rent when you could have been paying into equity. Were looking to buy from Clayton and buy property in north GA. If we built a $200k project all in, that same property would likely go for $250k finished, still saving money.

[@gkbuilding]

I don’t think they can sustain there business unless they prices down. But first people have to realize there getting ripped off and say no. Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it!

[@spliffbooth]

Equity in a single year? Absolutely false. Look at amortization tables. In your first three years of ownership on a typical 30 year mortgage at today's rates, the average yearly payment applied to interest alone is 85%. In the first year, less than 10% of payments paid are applied to principle. That means if your payments are $1000/mo, after 12 months you'll have approximately $1000 in equity. And that's only if home values/prices don't dip/correct due to higher interest rates and recession. Because with only $1000 applied to principle of a 200k land/home purchase, a new homeowner could very well find themselves underwater after their first year in a down economy or housing market. The "but equity!" realtor sales pitch only applies to homes in a stable market, or a market irrefutably forecasted to not correct to the downside. Today's market is neither.

[@gkbuilding]

@@spliffbooth thanks for the comment!

[@technicalitems731]

North Ga is one hell of a hot market. Exploding. Like always. Sandwiched between Atlanta, Asheville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and a Greenville in the mountains with lakes, waterfalls and trails. Out of sight. Even a depression won't stop people moving in. Prices may drop for a speculator but the buyers and move ins will never stop until it's ruined.

[@tommybutler2454]

What valuable insight from a builder to have !

[@gkbuilding]

Thanks for the comment