Manufactured Homes

[Jerry'sStella]

I've noticed when looking for pre-owned homes in The Villages, there are a lot of 'new' and 'glamorous' homes for sale, but also quite a few Mobile Homes. In American society Mobile Homes and Trailer Parks are generally considered housing for less educated and sophisticated people. Do people in The Villages consider Mobile Homes to be just that? Do the Villages containing Mobile Homes get any lesser attention to detail as the Villages containing stick built homes? I was just wondering as many of the Manufactured Homes for sale are more with-in my budget.

Thanks,

Stell:smiley:

[eweissenbach]

I have friends that live on the "historic side" in a manufactured home and they do everything, and enjoy the same priveleges as those living in Premier homes. They enjoy the more mature look of the older sections and the cost savings allowed them to move to TV without putting thier retirement in jeapardy. It seems to me from TOTV, and my experience in TV that there is little class envy or discrimination no matter where or in what type home you live. I personally am well beyond worrying about living in the "right" neighborhood, or having the nicest Mcmansion among my peers. Get what you can afford and what meets your needs and enjoy the lifestyle. JMHO

[scroll]

I bought a second manufactured home for a shop and storage. It is a way for me to get away on the golf cart and smoke cigars, eat pizza, and etc etc. I able to clean up and go home as a perfect husband.
PS I clean the place twice a year.

[redwitch]

One of the truly nice things about TV is that a home is a home a home regardless of what it is, where it is or how much it cost. I know of some on the Historic Side who could easily afford a premier home. They have no intention of ever moving. They love the old growth, their neighbors, Paradise Rec Center. The pluses of the manufactured homes is that the lots are bigger, the plants are fully established, you have a lot less restrictions (sometimes a plus, sometimes not). The minuses are no garages, some of the manufactured homes are so old they truly are falling apart. However, the value is definitely there and it will make no difference to the majority of TVers where you live. Bring a smile, an open hand, a willingness to play and you're in.

[graciegirl]

I have friends that live on the "historic side" in a manufactured home and they do everything, and enjoy the same priveleges as those living in Premier homes. They enjoy the more mature look of the older sections and the cost savings allowed them to move to TV without putting thier retirement in jeapardy. It seems to me from TOTV, and my experience in TV that there is little class envy or discrimination no matter where or in what type home you live. I personally am well beyond worrying about living in the "right" neighborhood, or having the nicest Mcmansion among my peers. Get what you can afford and what meets your needs and enjoy the lifestyle. JMHO

I agree with every syllable of this post.

[Pturner]

I have friends that live on the "historic side" in a manufactured home and they do everything, and enjoy the same priveleges as those living in Premier homes. They enjoy the more mature look of the older sections and the cost savings allowed them to move to TV without putting thier retirement in jeapardy. It seems to me from TOTV, and my experience in TV that there is little class envy or discrimination no matter where or in what type home you live. I personally am well beyond worrying about living in the "right" neighborhood, or having the nicest Mcmansion among my peers. Get what you can afford and what meets your needs and enjoy the lifestyle. JMHO

I agree with every syllable of this post.

So do I.

[chuckinca]

My two brothers, Aunt and Uncle, and two Friday nite card playing friends live in the historic area - very friendly area, best CC pool, great landscape and trees, ok to put a flamingo or deer in your front yard, not uptight like newer areas.


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[Kaybee1]

My husband has said that in TV, a millionaire can be sitting at the bar of one of the country clubs having a drink right next to someone who may be financially challenged and strike up a conversation. Doesn't matter what kind of house you live in or where your house is in TV, most people are friendly and want to make new friends. But you have to make sure you buy a house you can afford, so that you can go to the bar for a drink! Welcome to TOTV.:wave:

[hedoman]

My husband has said that in TV, a millionaire can be sitting at the bar of one of the country clubs having a drink right next to someone who may be financially challenged and strike up a conversation. Doesn't matter what kind of house you live in or where your house is in TV, most people are friendly and want to make new friends. But you have to make sure you buy a house you can afford, so that you can go to the bar for a drink! Welcome to TOTV.:wave:


:BigApplause:

That's right. In TV nobody knows who has a dollar or who has a dime and we don't care!

[philnpat]

One of the truly nice things about TV is that a home is a home a home regardless of what it is, where it is or how much it cost. I know of some on the Historic Side who could easily afford a premier home. They have no intention of ever moving. They love the old growth, their neighbors, Paradise Rec Center. The pluses of the manufactured homes is that the lots are bigger, the plants are fully established, you have a lot less restrictions (sometimes a plus, sometimes not). The minuses are no garages, some of the manufactured homes are so old they truly are falling apart. However, the value is definitely there and it will make no difference to the majority of TVers where you live. Bring a smile, an open hand, a willingness to play and you're in.

The age of the home alone shouldn't reflect it's condition. Most of the homes in the historic section were placed there around the same time. If a home is falling apart, it's not because of the age. It's because of a lack of maintanance. Many of the homes there are in excellent condition which shows pride in ownership.

[rjm1cc]

My impression is that retirement mobile home living in a retirement community is not the same as a mobile home park where most are not retired. If the size of the home works for you I see no reason not to try it.

[ajdeck]

I've noticed when looking for pre-owned homes in The Villages, there are a lot of 'new' and 'glamorous' homes for sale, but also quite a few Mobile Homes. In American society Mobile Homes and Trailer Parks are generally considered housing for less educated and sophisticated people. Do people in The Villages consider Mobile Homes to be just that? Do the Villages containing Mobile Homes get any lesser attention to detail as the Villages containing stick built homes? I was just wondering as many of the Manufactured Homes for sale are more with-in my budget.

Thanks,

Stell:smiley:


Anyone have any concerns about living in one when a storm hits?

aj

[chuckinca]

Insurance companies.

My brother pays 2 1/2 times more for insurance on his prefab home in the historic area than I do for our site built home. Our home cost 2 1/2 times more than his.


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[Jerry'sStella]

Well I guess The Villages really is 'Florida's Friendliest Hometown'!:thumbup:

[gary42651]

I didn`t care what house we bought, I let my wife make the choice, I just wanted this great lifestyle.

[keithgerri]

Life is to short. Dont worry be happy and live within your means. :BigApplause:

[BaylorBear]

Insurance companies.

My brother pays 2 1/2 times more for insurance on his prefab home in the historic area than I do for our site built home. Our home cost 2 1/2 times more than his.


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Our insurance rates are less than $1,000 per year on our manufactured home in Silver Lake. Granted, we insured only for replacement value, but I cannot believe that 2.5 times stick built rate could possibly be fair.:gc:

[2BNTV]

There's as saying at the gym I go to, "Who cares about status".

IMHO - I have always said that when one retires, nobody gives a darn, (cleaned it up), about what someone did for a living. I am out to enjoy myself and others who are like minded. I have said about my family, those who want to get together for a good time are welcomed. Those who want to be argumentive and miserable, stay home in your misery.

A home to me is a place that is comfortable and inviting. A place you enjoy living in and when your out and about, a place you look forward to coming back to.

To each his/her own.

[shapman2]

My wife and I are on our second goaround at the villages. We are looking at a maufactured home on the lake and are a little freaked out that these homes last only 40 years and loose about 5000 a year in value and this house is 25 yrs old. Need advise

[JeffAVEWS]

My two brothers, Aunt and Uncle, and two Friday nite card playing friends live in the historic area - very friendly area, best CC pool, great landscape and trees, ok to put a flamingo or deer in your front yard, not uptight like newer areas.


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Like Stonecrest? You buy the flamingo and I'll put it out front (not).

[batman911]

I asked this question before and never got an answer. Can you by a manufacturered home, remove it and build a new home on the lot?

[EdV]

Sure, as long as you get the new model approved by the ARC. I saw a couple of new ones being installed on lakefront lots in the Orange Blossom Gardens historic section this summer.

[njbchbum]

My wife and I are on our second goaround at the villages. We are looking at a maufactured home on the lake and are a little freaked out that these homes last only 40 years and loose about 5000 a year in value and this house is 25 yrs old. Need advise

i cannot answer your question - but - it made me think/wonder...if your concern is the case, why do you think so many people are living in those manufactured homes - on the water or not? hmmmmmmm.....

[Figmo Bohica]

One thing you can count on if you live in a mobile home and there is a tornado or you get a divorce in Florida. Someone is gonna lose a trailer.

[VillagesFlorida]

One thing you can count on if you live in a mobile home and there is a tornado or you get a divorce in Florida. Someone is gonna lose a trailer.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Good one, Figmo!

[blaZen]

The Historic Side has more shade from older growth trees. It's Florida after all & shade is nice.