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HOW TO BUY A MANUFACTURED HOME

• PERSONAL PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE
  If you plan to buy land, there are several matters to consider. Greater Dakota Homes can help you with the following concerns:

  Zoning
  In cities and suburban areas, and in some semi-rural areas, you may face zoning requirements or restrictions. Some may have requirements regarding size and appearance. Contact your retailer and your planning and zoning office for more information.

  Restrictive Covenants
  These are limitations in property deeds that control how the land can be used. Covenants may mandate that homes be a certain size or that land be used for certain purposes. The title search, conducted when you buy the land, may outline these limitations. However, sometimes, the restrictions are described in ways that are difficult to understand. You may want to seek the advice of an experienced real estate attorney to avoid problems. Utilities. Although a manufactured home comes with plumbing, electrical, and heating systems, it must be connected to utilities. Contact your local public utility companies for connection and cost information.

  Water
  Not all areas have local water lines and you may have to drill a well. Check with a local well-drilling company about costs and whether success is guaranteed, as success rates are less than perfect. Also, check with local health officials about water quality.

  Sewerage
  Some areas rely on septic systems rather than city or county sanitary sewerage systems. If you can't connect your home to a municipal or county system, you must check with local authorities about installing a septic tank. While properly installed septic systems can work quite well, in some cases environmental conditions may prevent their use. For more information, contact your local health department or the office responsible for issuing building permits.
  
  Other utilities, such as gas and/or electrical, need to be accessible for the placement of your home.  You need to find out who pays for the service to be brought onto the land.
  
  Taxes, specials, or assessments
  These costs are involved with owning land, and/or buying land in a subdivision, or development.
  
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• TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction

• Selecting a Home

• Buying a Home

• The Manufacturers Warranty

• Implied Warranties

• Retailers Warranty

• Appliance Warranties

• Placement of Home

• Personal Real Estate

• Rental Communities

• Buying a Home On-Site

• Site Preparation

• Delivery

• Installation

• Additions and Alterations

• Home Inspection

• More Information

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