[mgjim]

I am getting close to making a purchase decision in TV and I would really like to gather some opinions on the homes in the historic neighborhoods. My budget constantly draws me back to these homes but, being unfamiliar with manufactured homes, I have lots of questions. Your willingness to share your experience will help me settle.

1. Do you find your manufactured home to be well constructed compared to stick built homes/
2. Is your home as quiet as a traditionally built home?
3. Are your utility costs higher due to the construction techniques used?
4. Do you have any unusual pest problems in a manufactured home (unusual for Florida, that is)?
5. Is your manufactured home big enough for you? I see that they run anywhere from around 672 square feet to over 1400 square feet. I’ll be living alone and think between 900 and 1100 square feet will be plenty. Would you prefer more or less room that you currently have?
6. Are there any add-ons to a basic manufactured home that you think are essential (i.e. climate controlled lanai, golf car garage, outdoor patio, etc.?
7. I saw one home on my last visit that had mold growth in an add-on garage. Is this a particular problem with manufactured homes or just a fact of life in Florida?

I’m sure I’ll have a lot more questions once I see a few more homes but thank you for your responses.