Home & Property Types
Not every home is a single-family house, and the type changes how you finance it and live in it. These guides cover manufactured and modular homes, condos, houseboats, and 55-plus communities, plus a rundown of the property types you’ll run into while shopping.

What Manufactured Homes Actually Cost in 2026: Your Complete Budget Guide
Understanding Manufactured Home Pricing in 2025 Three kids' soccer schedules and closing loans has taught me one thing: people want...

Single-Wide vs Double-Wide Manufactured Homes: 7 Key Differences for 2026 Buyers
From a user's perspective, choosing between a single-wide and double-wide manufactured home feels like standing at a crossroads. You want...

Manufactured Homes in 2026: 12 Essential Facts Every Buyer Should Know
Understanding Manufactured Housing in 2026: Market Overview Manufactured housing represents an increasingly important segment of the American housing market,...

20 Types of Houses to Know in 2026: What Each One Means for Your Mortgage
Why Property Type Matters Before You Sign Anything There are a lot of ways to live in a house. Single-family...

Modular Homes in 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before Building or Buying
Look. When I first started in the mortgage business at 18, I thought modular homes were just fancy mobile homes....

2026 Modular Home Prices: Complete Cost Breakdown & Financing Guide
Understanding Modular Home Costs in 2026 Okay, so here's what happened. I was reviewing our mortgage applications last month and...

Living in a 55+ Community in 2026: Comprehensive Guide to Costs, Benefits, and What You Need to Know
Understanding 55+ Communities: More Complex Than You'd Think Okay, when my neighbor in Louisville started looking into these communities last...

6 Mobile Home Foundation Types to Know in 2026: Costs, Requirements & Financing
I've been originating loans for manufactured homes since I was 18 years old, and the foundation question trips up more...

Your Complete Guide to Buying a Manufactured Home and Land in 2026: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
If you're considering buying a manufactured home and the land it sits on, you're definitely not alone. I work with...