Guides for finding out.
Where to look, who to ask, and what to do once you have an answer.
Finding out, and what comes next
It was moved: what happens now?
The practical steps to take once you know a manufactured home was moved.
Questions to ask the seller about a move
A short list of questions for the seller or listing agent about whether a home was ever moved.
Records that show a manufactured home was moved
Which records can show a manufactured home was moved, and how to weigh what you find.
What the data plate and HUD labels tell you
Where to find the data plate and HUD label, what they identify, and what to do if one is missing.
Why a lender cares whether a home was moved
Why a lender asks about a move, what it may want in writing, and how to answer when you are unsure.
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