Thinking of retiring and moving to Florida? Want to live near the beach but can't quite afford it? Then a mobile home may be just what you are looking for! There are some important things to consider before purchasing.
In 1969, mobile homes were the up-and-coming wave of the future. They sold for around $5,000, but had the “trailer” look. Now, there are over 18 million people living in manufactured homes, and more and more every day are moving into mobile home communities.
Today, the look of a manufactured home can be very much like a site-built home. Even better, the most basic single section models only cost around $30,000 to $70,000 – about the purchase price of some cars today! However, home plans may be customized and if you want upgrades, models can be in the $100,000 plus price range.
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Many Americans are getting older and need affordable housing. With an aging baby boomer population and an affordable housing crisis across the United States, it’s important that seniors find affordable solutions. Manufactured homes are a very smart solution for many retirees and here's why:
Not only is mobile home living affordable, but there are also many Mobile Home Parks in Florida where seniors can choose to retire. Generally, they are 55 and over communities that can offer a variety of amenities for residents. You will often find heated pools, golf, boating, fishing, nearby beaches, shuffleboard, and community clubhouses.
If you enjoy socializing, then a mobile home community may be exactly what you are looking for. During the winter season when the snowbirds have returned, there are usually many social activities going on. For example - pot luck dinners, gatherings at the community pool, card games at the clubhouse, movie nights, pancake breakfasts, parties, art classes etc. You can live like you are on vacation every day!
Often, mobile home parks have so many amenities that it's like living in a resort.
Of course, you are retiring, so your income has been reduced, so you are considering methods of using your assets to your best advantage. So, you may be wondering if it would be a smart idea to tie up your money in the purchase of land. Leasing the land can be an attractive option. If you decide to purchase the land, you don't have to pay monthly leasing fees, however you then must pay property taxes and you still must pay maintenance fees.
Before moving into a mobile home community, make sure to read the association documents carefully and make sure to read the rules and regulations. Everything should be clearly outlined for you. Meet with the association members, find out the fees and what it pays for, for example does it include trash pick-up, professional management, landscaping, pool etc.
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