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You've Been Lied To About Tiny Homes

by Kristina Smallhorn

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Published 19 Jul 2023

I delve into the key characteristics and considerations of two popular affordable housing options. Exploring the practicality, design versatility, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact, this video offers an informative analysis of tiny homes and manufactured homes. By examining their unique features, advantages, and limitations, readers gain valuable insights to make informed decisions when choosing between these distinct housing choices. The VERY COSTLY Differences Between Modular and Manufactured Homes /watch/Qpy9TdH4P-L49 Modular Home Companies Are Lying!:/watch/AvmhWjVyaSYyh If You Are Realtor Looking To Build A YouTube Channel Like Mine:https://sales.realestatevideogeeks.com/join-1492?fbclid=IwAR2MfonDHDFn3pXJMw7JlpSVdC1ks9iBnpjhKl4X2KZaecp9JaxI6Jp8VPI To Get A Personal Referal For A Realtor Visit https://www.kristinasmallhorn.com/need-a-referral For A Collaboration Video For Your Affordable Housing Option Or Comp. https://www.kristinasmallhorn.com/request-a-collaboration Join this channel to get access to perks: /channel/UCH0LUzFvtwb5B8EfVCF5uwg/join Visit My Website: kristinasmallhorn.com 📭To Send Mail: Kristina Smallhorn PO BOX 1271 Prairieville LA 70769 #manufacturedhomes #affordablehousing #KristinaSmallhorn Kristina Smallhorn, Your Real Estate Whisperer kristina.smallhorn@exprealty.com,info@yourrealestatewhisperer.com eXp Realty LLC,2900 Westfork Dr. Suite 401, Baton Rouge LA 70817 225-246-1812,Office (225) 412-9982 ext# 149 Kristina Smallhorn is a licensed REALTOR® with the state of Louisiana, License number 0912122918 Disclaimer: All images and additional video segments contained in the Thumbnails and/or B-roll segments are used in strict compliance with the appropriate permissions and licenses required from https://pixabay.com and in accordance with the YouTube Partner Program, Community guidelines & YouTube terms of service. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you as a buyer.

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@lightfusegetaway9 months ago Best pro tip for manufactured homes - build a covered porch around the whole thing and maintain the roof. Protects windows, doors, siding from elements and greatly extends paint life. 310
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@kimberlybarnett8359 months ago I live in a tiny home on my own property and it’s built to withstand winds up to 170 mph
I have it anchored as well. My cabin is built better than a mobile home, my neighbors mobile home was destroyed and my cabin is still standing. ... 80
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@rangerdoc10299 months ago Social media has turned tiny homes into yet another obscenely overpriced plaything. I built mine for $32 a square foot. Even in today's market, I can do it again for $40 a square foot. 199
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@brotherted92129 months ago I just last year moved from a 3-bedroom house to an 824 square foot, one bedroom condo. And while I suppose my condo is still larger than what would be considered a "tiny home," I must say I found the "getting rid of useless stuff" exercise to be liberating. ... 52
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@ForeverEclectic9 months ago People also need to consider buying older small homes . You can use your money to make improvements and turn it into your own personalized jewel. 287
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@Marbella1259 months ago When I worked as a satellite installer I did lots of jobs for tiny home owners and most seemed to of gotten tired of the lifestyle or foreced into it due to finanical hardships some living in Toughsheds
Pretty much all the customers I had all wished to move back to a regular home ... 121
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@daleley76459 months ago You did a great job of pointing out the problems with tiny homes. Too many people jump in without researching only to regret it. 80
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@davidhutchinson52339 months ago Incredible Tiny Homes, Newport TN. Very reputable. Randy and co do a really great job. 28
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@VF1Skullangel9 months ago I laughed when you mentioned Loyd of London because those guys are crooks. I know so many people who have had to sue them to even get a pay out. The only way id do a manufactured home is if on its own Land. I live in a mobile home park right now and while its not bad you'll run into the risk of yearly lot rent increases and bad management. ... 53
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@dsa25919 months ago If you want a tiny home that is set up and built like a manufactured home, just buy a park model. They are small, one to two bedroom homes that are mobile if you want them to be, and can be parked in mobile home parks AND rv parks. If building a tiny home, you can specify that it be built to FHA standards. Here in FL, so many people were buying sheds to live in, that the state required them to be built to hurricane standards and put on permanent foundations if they were over 100 sf. I've lived in a manufactured home, and loved it. I live in a 520 sf apartment now, and I don't think I could live in anything smaller. ... 27
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@ExtremelyRadiant9 months ago Agreed!! Bought my first manufactured home last October, big lot, NO HOA dues! 🎉❤😊 90
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@deivclayton9 months ago Another note to consider: consult your local government's zoning ordinances on this matter. Most zones in most cities DO NOT allow manufactured housing. That's why if you see manufactured housing, it is either in trailer parks or in rural areas. Tiny homes and modular ADU's, if built to IRC (International Residential Code) standards, they tend to be allowed in more zones. But again, consult the zoning ordinances. If you need, talk to a city planner at your local government. Make sure you know the rules. I agree manufactured housing is the best value for your money, but LOCATION LOCATION! ... 23
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@doublecomplex47419 months ago Great tips! Also highly recommend renting out a tiny home and living in it for 5-14 days before considering purchase of one. 14
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@deivclayton9 months ago Kristina, great video, but correction, the latest version of the International Residential (code year 2021) does have a section on Tiny Homes found in Appendix AQ. Manufactured homes are covered by HUD code. 22
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@jerad43369 months ago I would rather build a small quality barndominium around 800 square feet. 109
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@jennymoore22069 months ago Totally agree with you, Kristina! A lot of residential lots are not zoned for tiny homes. I know of people that have been told to relocate their tiny home because a neighbor complained to the county. I would tell my children to buy a manufactured home over a tiny home as well. Of course, once they’re adults, who knows if they’ll still listen to me. 😀 ... 51
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@DreamingCatStudio9 months ago Interesting video—thank you. Underlying this topic is the nasty reality that strict building, zoning land codes are there to protect existing lumber, real estate, financial and insurance companies—not help poor and middle-class people get affordable housing. ... 17
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@mxbadboy2639 months ago The number one problem is a Tiny Home on a trailer is finding a place to park/live in it. They are titled as rv's. 11
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@toddbaltimore86449 months ago THANK YOU! I own a MH and during the pandemic, looked into a tiny home and it just didn’t make much money sense….I quickly pivoted to a small travel trailer that does the same thing, just not as nice looking (on the outside.) ... 23
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@5dlife3189 months ago Did you know that in 2023, there are middle-class families expecting to pay upwards of $7000 per month for a mortgage, thinking they will be able to refinance at a lower rate in the future? In this case, and in my opinion, the future is not coming. With deteriorating housing affordability, I would make a tiny home, work. Thanks for the analysis! 🙂 ... 10
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@infiniteinfinity98029 months ago Please do a show about Incredible Tiny Homes in Tennessee. All have certification. They’re trying to solve homelessness. 17
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@DebiBrady9 months ago Not all tiny homes are also THOWs...on wheels. Mine is the upper end unit of a building with 2 one bedrooms at each end. I have a yard and more room than I need at under 600 square feet. I 💘 my tiny! 33
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@russellseilhamer45529 months ago There’s nothing wrong with a manufactured home. You see it all over the more rural parts of PA where ppl buy land then put a manufactured or trailer home on it. I think the most important thing is to actually OWN the land you’re putting this home on. You can live in a trailer park but these places are being bought up by big Wall Street firms and they’re jacking up lot rents. Another thing to consider is when you buy this land, is it going to be easy or even possible to hook up electricity/internet/water/ sewage. It might be so rural that these things could be many thousands to buy even if the land is dirt cheap ... 15
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@worldlife98349 months ago Houses must be constructed with a high level of security in mind. Window and doors are two big access points for home invasions. 32
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@cherylcarlson33159 months ago Back in 1980 had a mobile home built to my specs..thicker insulation, thicker paneling, vinyl rolled end to end, second window in bedroom.Didn't cost that much more AND when sold it was only $500 less than I paid for it... 4 yrs later and sold in a week. Used a different company in 1995, bought off the lot. Big mistake. Was just a big mistake... brands are not the same. ... 11
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@raderator9 months ago Park model trailers are a great option. They are under 400sf and are classified as RVs so you usually pay no property tax. They usually have one bedroom and a loft for kids so make great vacation homes. They cost around $50K. ... 8
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@montytwo9 months ago Kristina there are "codes" for tiny homes tho' not for so many locales. Research "Appendix Q" that has been accepted in several states. And the zoning regs. are certainly one thing to research. American and Canadian values still favor unnecessarily large homes. Some of us prefer to be different :) ... 3
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@danroberts35858 months ago i remember seeing a video that a couple did about the mold problem in their tiny home.
It was built here in the Portland area.
There is a builder in Silverton, OR that I have checked out and may unsubscribed from.
The thing their tiny homes all have in common is...wait for it...wait for it...a loft ladder.
The ones I see on the channel for Recreational Resort Cottages are light years better and WAY more attractive. ... 3
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@user-kf6lu4dn2r8 months ago It's lovely for you that you have the luxury of being picky. For a homeless person, the question about tiny homes is "Would you rather have a roof over your head, or sleep in the drainage ditch again?" 2
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@DavGreg9 months ago 1- Manufactured Homes are built to HUD code and in most places that means a trailer park. Most of them will not sell you a lot, so you are owning a building that sits on land you do not own. It costs an arm and a leg to move a “mobile” home, and an ongoing trend is to buy up trailer parks and jack up the rent because most of the residents cannot afford to move them. Also, insurance for manufactured homes is substantially more expensive than for a comparable sized conventional home. Finance charges are also usually at a higher interest rate.
2- Many “tiny homes” built commercially are certified by RIVA which classifies them as Park Model manufactured homes, which means you can get them into a park or anywhere Park Model homes are allowed.
3- Many tiny homes are used as granny flats or ADUs, installed on an existing lot and can be sited and connected in town in a regular neighborhood.
The bottom line regardless of your desires is to do your homework and the rules are different by state by county by city and sometimes by neighborhood. That means invest some time, make some calls to people who actually know what the rules are and what things cost. Putting a home on raw land where there are few restrictions (in some states) also means a lot of side improvements that can be very expensive. ... 5
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@maranatha2569 months ago I would not like living in a tiny home, but I love them. Why? Because of their intense use of space and clever ideas to find a way to cram more into less. This came in very handy recently when we renovated. 6
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@ProductBasement9 months ago Even if I wasn't married with two kids, I'd never live in a tiny home because there wouldn't be room for all my musical instruments, guns, seasonal wardrobe, sports equipment, not to mention hosting friends 4
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@fake7349 months ago You can also get a manufactured home built to the same standards and specifications as a regular conventional home! 17
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@chelebelle22239 months ago I wouldn't mind a small cozy one bedroom manufactured house for just me. As far as having enough room for living, I just consider how I've always been satisfied living in a one bedroom small/studio apartment. 😊 8
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@kauigirl8089 months ago My bf and his brother bought their own land and building 2 tiny homes on it. They did have to dig for a well and hook up the electricity. They had two humongous containers brought in and using those for the homes. 6
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@HadassahLynnFoster9 months ago Our manufactured home has tripled in value. Never expected. 7
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@jonathanplotkin9 months ago I’ve researched dozens of reputable tiny home manufacturers in the U.S. and every one builds to the same standards as regular houses, a higher standard than manufactured homes. They use off-site inspectors who have to be licensed for each state the manufacturer sells to. There may be tiny home manufacturers that don’t build to any standard but you’re saying that “none of them” do? That’s ridiculous. I could give you a list of dozens that do. ... 8
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@trumax339 months ago Kristina, thank you for all the great information! I've been watching your videos for a couple of years, so I knew what to look for and the questions to ask before we purchased 2 improved lots near a large lake. We were careful to read the restrictions for our area within the community. There are many restrictions, but there are provisions made for tiny homes....as long as they are hooked up to the utilities, etc. Even the size of a modular or manufactured home is a minimum of 750 sq. ft. Your tutorials helped us find the right property for our future home. ❤ ... 10
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@TheMortgageXpert9 months ago Trying to build an ADU to help my Mom age in place. Her county is very specific on nothing with an RV chassis or DMV title. I can only "stick build". Would get a Genesis ADU in a heartbeat. 12
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@FanOfTheEarth209 months ago I have no money to buy any kind of home but I enjoy listening to real estate jargon and I secretly wanted to become a real estate agent when my daughter was little. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and I always enjoy your detailed perspective of tiny homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and single family homes (ranch homes, I love ranch homes), so thank you bunches for filling my need to learn more. :)
Kristina, I am curious about something, maybe you can cover it and know someone who does...
With the US in a housing crisis, I often think of these huge homes in well developed suburban neighborhoods that sit empty and I want them to be converted into affordable apartments (maybe 2-4 apts, depending on the overall size of the house and location). It is an idea I have had for a long time because in Brooklyn where I grew up we had single and two family homes up and down the streets in the neighborhoods I grew up in, and every block or so would have an apartment building, and of all different sizes to handle the housing demand many moons ago. I loved the diversity these communities offered and the only thing I miss about living there. But do you think this idea is just a pipe dream or can it be done successfully? I know the battles building new affordable housing faces in these neighborhoods, but maybe this can be a work around? I am wondering your thoughts on this and what insight you may have on the matter. ... 22
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@JamesWhite-ms7yk9 months ago The 2018 IRC added appendix Q specifically for tiny homes. Zoning can still be an issue - but some areas are starting to allow for ADU's (granny flats). 6
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@builtontherockhomestead93908 months ago Use to have a friend (RIP) who drove a truck. He once hauled half of a double wide Mobile Home. He was only responsible for hauling it from the factory to the property. During the trip the house fell off the trailer. It had not been straped down properly. ... 1
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@johnatkinson11118 months ago Something else to consider and is a slight worry is right now tiny homes may be popular but if the trend dies off then you will have a significantly harder time selling a tiny home as a lot of people that would consider a tiny home first get the idea from socials. A larger home is less likely to go out of style than a smaller one, we saw from covid and work from home that people want to upsize and as more people go to work from home they’ll prefer comfort over cost. ... 4
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@storygirl339 months ago You make excellent points. I never considered manufacturered homes for those who are considering tiny homes because of price. Interestingly I was watching a tiny home show of some kind at the end after the young woman went through the saga of building her tiny home she couldn't find a place to put it, but then eventually found a trailer park that allowed her to Place her tiny home permanently there. she mentioned she wished she'd investigated a nice trailer as she said there were many trailers that as great amenities or better than her tiny home for the cost as were easier move and resell. So a person can get tiny home lifestyle with a trailer or luxery type RV. Especially if buying one used. ... 2
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@mamabear14269 months ago I have land in Cochise County AZ and they are allowing tiny homes (less than 400 square feet) as long as they are built to code. 7
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@MadeInNewYork739 months ago 100% CORRECT. Our first home was a doublewide which we put on a basement. It's a 1991 & still looks fabulous. We drywalled it (b4 they came like that) and it sold for cash in 2006 very fast. A tiny home, would not have increased in value..sold for way over 100k THEN. Home was just under $50k and got 3 acres for $8K. Was always landscaped and added a 2 1/2 garage, blacktop driveway. 10k total for that... ... 28
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@jeanetteshawredden56438 months ago The original reason for Tiny Homes, is a low-cost place to live, that is better quality than the typical "mobile" home on wheels. The property taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA fees, & upkeep of large homes is ridiculous. I am 72. Can't afford either a regular small home IN A NICE TOWN (there were some lower cost ones before Covid, in tiny "deadbeat" rural towns) -- or tiny home. ... 2
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@decemberglo68 months ago My dad has a tiny home !!! It’s so cute I love it !!! He lives alone and it works for him! It’s a tiny home but it’s nice 2
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@pengwenh89389 months ago Tiny homes can be built to ANSI, NOAH, and RVIA certifications, you just have to check with the company. 😊 2
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@lanieparker57309 months ago Are there studies or information on how the typical manufactured home or tiny home fares against strong storm activity? 6
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@corinnemann30899 months ago You share the most useful, comprehensive and honest information! I appreciate you and your channel so much! I've really learned a lot. You must put HOURS into your content because you've really thought of everything! ... 2
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@dallasaita80808 months ago I love your videos! You provide the best undiluted information about every conceivable aspect of the affordable housing journey. I swear, your videos should be required viewing for anyone just learning about housing in general (specifically young people), about what you get 'bang for your buck', and where to start your questions when seriously considering choosing a path to home ownership. You should do a series like 'Book of Five Rings', but for housing. Every aspect of the industry is rigged against the little guy, you work evens the playing field a little. Kudos. ... 1
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@magicunicorn65359 months ago I'd considered both. The problem with tiny homes is, you can't buy property, put it on your property, and live in it. It would have to go in someone else's backyard. Crazy. The problem with manufactured homes is, most of them are in "mobile home" parks. Not only aren't those homes very mobile, but the parks can raise the space rent, or sell the property out from under you. Areas where manufactured homes can be on your own land is often up in the mountains, where the fire risk is high. And forget about getting homeowner's insurance. So, I guess I'll just keep on renting. ... 5
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@amystern1238 months ago These aren’t really mutually exclusive categories. A tiny home is about the size. A manufactured home is about the construction method. You can buy manufactured tiny homes. Also, many tiny homes are built to a code. It’s very common to get them RVIA certified. You can also get them certified by other codes normally used for full sized homes. You need to discuss this with your builder and make sure whatever certification you need is in the contract. Some builders actually bring it up themselves and can help you figure out what you need for the location you want to put it, so you can decide upfront whether they’re the right builder for you. If not, you should definitely do this research yourself before you sign any contracts, and talk with the tiny home or RV park about what they require, or if it’s your own land, then talk with your local government to make sure you’re on the same page. ... 1
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@briangallentine38109 months ago I appreciate all if your input! I was fascinated with the "tiny home" when I first learned of them. I have also come to recognize that the amount of space has a value for me. I like an open concept. And tinys just dont have that "feel"!! Plus what kind of f elevator could have for my dogs that THEY CAN OPERATE to get up into the sleeping loft. ... 2
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@kdel458 months ago I think a modular home should be recommended over a manufactured home (basically a trailer). Modular homes must be built to local building codes, whereas as manu. homes only have to meet the HUD standard. 2
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@mxbadboy2639 months ago All new mobile homes are required to be built to residential building codes. If you see one with a pitched shingled roof its to the new standard. 5
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@barbaracorso20228 months ago Yes 💯 correct I live in Louisville Ky and because of all of land restrictions, square footage requirements, utility accessibility I ended up having a contractor turn a 14x26 shed in my sister’s backyard into a tiny home.
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@connieinthesun78818 months ago From what I understand, Manufactured homes depreciate rather than appreciate. Also in many areas manufactured homes are tornadoes waiting to happen. 1
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@ayeshas51939 months ago My husband and I purchased our Manufacture home for $265,000, in Roy, WA in June of 2019. It was built in 1981 and was 1150 sq ft. We sold that same home in May of 2021 for $365,000, and we had multiple offers. The home is now estimated to be worth $425,000. We should have kept it to be honest, but we’re dual military and move around a lot and it was the best decision for us at the time.
I use to listen to Dave Ramsey daily for years. But I had to stop because he was stuck in the old days and is very bias. ... 10
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@2singHispraise7 months ago One thing I'd point out. In the comments, and maybe in your video? people are using the terms 'mobile homes/trailer homes' and ', manufactured homes' interchangeably. At least in my area there's a huge difference. Manufactured homes are sturdier all around and use better products. Manufactured homes have real roofing not vinyl or metal. Thicker walls, better insulation. Interior doors are solid not hollow core. There's no skirting. They're either built on concrete slabs or you can have basements which are great for storage and tornado weather. I've owned single and double wide mobile homes and spent a fair amount of time in my friend's manufactured home. For quality and safety her manufactured home won hands down. It was also more energy efficient. Plus you can get great floor plans and exterior choices that are ready made besides going custom.
Edit: I just saw you made another video about modular homes. In my area manufactured homes are equal to modular homes in both looks and construction quality though they are two different things. ... 1
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@janebishop58859 months ago I love to look at these little cute places that I might like to live in for a month but not permanently. ..and people are foolish to put the kind of money some are spending in something so small and they are really being ripped off. ... 3
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@outdoorlife53969 months ago Thing about a tiny home is, they cost about the same or as much as single wide, sometimes a double wide. 1
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@nogames89829 months ago I live in a 690 square-foot home that was built in 1900. I think people are getting extreme with these 400 square-foot tiny houses that just are not quality built. Look for a neighborhood with a bunch of small old homes and I think you're going to get a better bargain. They are built to last. ... 1
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@RebeccaStamm8 months ago $75k plus seems like far too much money for too little living space. In addition, there’s all the other issues mentioned in the video. I’ve always thought manufactured homes were a bit of a scam but tiny homes seem like out right fraud. And the person buying one still has to pay rent to park and hook up either. ... 1
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@RED-cy7ig9 months ago Manufactured home, hands down. Manufactured and tiny homes have restrictions based on where you put them. Tiny homes tend to have more restrictions. 9
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@rsuriyop3 months ago I think a lot depends on what kind of tiny home we’re talking about. Because for sure a 200 sq ft trailable tiny home would not stand up to very strong winds. Whereas an 800 sq ft tiny home with a wide base will likely be more wind resistant. Also, I’ve come across some of the larger tiny homes within the 700 to 900 sq ft range that are still listed at very competitive prices (i.e. under $100 per square foot). So not everything you’re saying is necessarily true. You just have to look around more. ... 1
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@janegoodwin18239 months ago Each person needs to be free to decide how they want to live. No one should set up a channel where they post a one size fits all approach. 2
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@organicnorth54928 months ago Tiny homes in ontario must meet ontario building code regulations with full government inspections at each stage of the build. They must be government certified to the same high standards as any house built here. 1
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@mylah54069 months ago Thank you Kristina, your videos are always relevant and informative! I was recently wondering about manufactured homes as affordable housing just doesn’t exist in the state where I live 13
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@cbpd899 months ago Just make sure that you own the land your manufactured home is on! Otherwise you could end up in a predatory situation where you can't relocate and the rent on the land keeps getting more and more expensive!
I have friends dealing with this right now, it's extremely common. ... 1
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@Vport9 months ago I wish I had you for a Mom. My parents never ever mentioned home ownership ... and so .. my sister messed up and sold their home for pennies and now we are all homeless. 3
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@GHE20058 months ago Mama Kristina whisperer, the tiny home does have codes now. Companies have pop up & work with the zoning committee to implement them codes. But u r still right about the quality & warranties on tiny homes. Insurance is expensive in general anyway. They r not there to cover u but rather take ur money & when u need them, they decide what is covered anyway. U r at their mercy. I hate all insurance systems, big bucks for them getting rich off of peoples back.
I've been trying to decide on a tiny home or do my own shed type homes?🤔 My challenge is land that would let me do what I want. Again laws & regulations r not for people's well being any more, unfortunately. It's greed. 😡
That must have been cool to be on TV talking about Barbara Cochran's manufacturing home. U are famous Kristina now! 😊👍🏾 ... 1
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@shephusted27149 months ago you can build a tiny home out of pocket and it saves paying interest on a mortgage which is huge plus you can always expand it easily plus it is better than renting - you get equity and maintenance costs are much less, taxes are lower as well ... 3
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@BradPower9 months ago I think there needs to be a bit more clarity when discussing these topics. There are tiny homes, tiny homes on wheels, and tiny manufactured homes. They are all very different imo. 10
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@karenflynn65899 months ago For tiny homes to be legal, they DO have to meet at least the International building codes, and many cities/counties have codes that must be adhered to.
And as far as home builders go, the same can be said about shady developers out there that take peoples' money for full size houses, and never deliver, or built them so poorly that the buyers can never live in them.
Also, not all tiny houses are on wheels. Many are on foundations, and even basements. You can build your tiny however you like to suit your needs.
Everything you're talking about applies to full size houses, too. ... 2
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@Val.Kyrie.9 months ago Really, at the end of the day, a tiny house is a house that’s compact and the space is utilized to the max. I really like small areas with small builds, or old houses, sheds, barns, etc., that are turned into small houses. I think I’d be fine with around 600sqft, give or take. That’s small for a family, doesn’t take up a lot of space, but would be more “it’s a house not a tiny house, bylaw”. ... 3
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@randiD1239 months ago Also, on insurance: insurance on a traditional mfg/mobile home is higher than it is for a mfg/modular home. Just FYI addl info! 3
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@savmanhk9 months ago I love your information and insights, no one does like you! 8
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@pamherndon93459 months ago I thought there was a prior video of yours where you recommended a modular home to a manufactured home and you chose the modular home hands down. Am I correct? 2
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@GreatGreebo9 months ago CONGRATS on getting invited to speak on News Nation about Barbara Corcoran’s manufactured home. How exciting!! 1
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@melissam60378 months ago I think it would be fun to stay in a tiny house sometime, maybe if it was something like an Airbnb. They look so cute and fun, I got obsessed with them when they came out. But I don’t think I could live in one.
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@normbograham8 months ago What tiny home's did, is give me a vision for putting a tub, washer/dryer, and sink, toilet, waterheater, in a shed, basically, a really fancy outhouse + storage. Shockingly, it took a while to reinforce the floor. doubled the joists, laid another 1/2 inch plywood sheet, and finished floor on half the shed. I'd say, I could do more, but I can leave it for now. And yes, my outhouse is hooked up to water via a hose, and public sewer. (I already pay for it, why not). ...
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@KevinFrischmann8 months ago Can’t wait to get myself a tiny home! Definitely more pros than cons for me 😊 so much more cozy 1
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@noreenn69769 months ago Dave also says mobile homes lose value; not where I live. 4
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@Justin_W9 months ago SUPER important information! Thanks for this! 2
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@KabobHope9 months ago Kristina, do you know of a map with minimum residential house sizes across the US? I know tiny homes without wheels are actually legal in very few places. 2
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@littlethingsthatmatter9 months ago How do you go about buying a manufactured home and setting it up on a lot you own? Whats the process?
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@user-ic2iw2jx5q9 months ago Woaw ! I am an immigrant , and I am so afraid of the rules and the scam , u are giving us so many tips and waking up our mindset , You are awesome .
I hope in the future you talk about the newcomers , what the are the steps and the process needs to do when they want to buy a house or a land or even rent one ... 2
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@DC-rb5yu7 months ago One must consider that the OPINION expressed here is from a sales person that makes her living selling properties. As far as structure goes, manufactured homes are among the absolute worst nightmares I have encountered in my many years. ... 1
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@cariwaldick48989 months ago The tiny homes have a lot of great ideas....but I wouldn't want to live in one for reals. If I wanted to downsize, I'd want a little cottage, on a piece of property where I could keep a few animals. If I had my way, I'd have enough land to have a family compound, with my kids and their families nearby. ... 2
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@torineace87159 months ago We have a park model and I would always pick a mobile home or MH over a PM. A PM is only 399sq feet where you can get 800sq feet+. For the price of the PM you can buy a bigger mobile for a bit more. 2
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@623giggle9 months ago What about modulars? Or manufactured modular homes? 1
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@primesister27569 months ago Grrrrrreat information as usual, Kristina! Lots of things to consider before making a wise decision between the two. Thank you! 2
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@rictech.9 months ago I wish I would have known about your channel before losing $28,000 thousand to a tiny home builder in Utah… ??????? Great advice.. your buddy ric in nor cal. 3
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@tinaanderson34298 months ago There are RV STANDARDS that some builders adhere to for tiny homes on wheels. Also you are really ONLY talking about tiny houses ON WHEELS. Some people build tiny on pontoons. Some build site based tiny homes. Some are stick construction. There are OPTIONS that most folks don’t know of. Monolithic Domes (Italy Texas) see YouTube video of the monolithic dome home in Pensacola FL. EARTHBAG HOMES, YURTS WITH WALL PANELS. Perhaps you could talk about these options. ... 1
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@asiatyreeshow66437 months ago OK, how come sometimes every person I coming with my idea? It gets sold, and then somebody always come and knock it down
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@johndefalque50618 months ago I don't need a mansion but I don't want a one room shack either. 1
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@monkeybusiness19999 months ago Re manufactured/mobile homes, ordering & after set-up: Buying customers are often asked to sign an arbitration contract. Usually handled through a legal firm hired by the mfr home dealer. Should the dealer change the order after the contract is signed, or the home fails while under warranty, the legalities almost always favor the dealer vs. the customer. Just be aware of this. Esp if you order a home with upgrades & extras. False verbal & written quote "bait & switch" upgrade tactics can occur buying from unscrupulous home dealers. To boost sales. Much like bad car dealers. If the home dealer tells you, "This model comes with upgraded appliances, drywall & flooring" - get it in writing, in the contract.
Also get in writing that you may cancel the contract/home order if the dealer fails to uphold & deliver their end of the sales contract. Very important. ...