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Manufactured Houses: Finding and Buying Your Dream Home for Less
Published in Paperback by Dearborn Trade Publishing (1994)
Author: Arthur Martin Watkins
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Very good information but we were looking for information on "mobile home/ trailer" house manufactured homes. This is more on modular homes.

good job on some areas, lacking in others
i bought this book because i'm interested in getting a modular home. the author did an outstanding job of describing the different types of manufactured housing and how to differentiate between them, with the plus and minuses of each choice.

there were also a number of general tips on how to tell a good floor plan, signs of good construction, etc. these were good enough, even though some were just common sense.

what i _didn't_ find much of, though, was specific help on getting a good deal on a modular home. i was hoping for more shopping tips--e.g. expect this from the dealer, if you see that, beware, you should get this or that, here's what you need to do, etc.

if this is what you're looking for, you'll probably be disappointed.

i did learn things from the book, and it was a reasonable investment. just be aware of the info you're looking to get from it. if you're trying to decide about options or get advice about floor plans, etc., it's a great choice. if you, like me, have decided what you want and are just looking for the best way to get it, it's not the best choice.


Buying Land: How to Profit from the Last Great Land Boom
Published in Hardcover by Times Books (1975)
Author: Arthur Martin, Watkins
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The Complete Guide to Factory-Made Housing
Published in Hardcover by E P Dutton (1980)
Author: Arthur Martin, Watkins
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Dollars and Sense: A Guide to Mastering Your Money
Published in Hardcover by Galahad Books (1976)
Author: Arthur Martin, Watkins
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How to Judge a House
Published in Paperback by E P Dutton (1985)
Author: Arthur Martin Watkins
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New Complete Book of Home Remodeling, Improvement, and Repair
Published in Hardcover by Encore Editions (1979)
Author: Arthur Martin Watkins
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The Homeowner's Survival Kit: How to Beat the High Cost of Owning and Operating Your Home,
Published in Paperback by E P Dutton (1974)
Author: Arthur Martin, Watkins
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