Mobile home parks have quietly become a cornerstone of America’s affordable housing landscape. More than 22 million Americans live in manufactured homes nationwide—making up roughly 6% to 7% of U.S.

On a quiet day this spring, Alejandra Chavez walked into her office at Westside Mobile Home Park in Durango, Colorado. Residents were gathered in the community space, discussing their plans for the ...

Q: I’m interested in buying a mobile home in a mobile home park. I’d like to know the advantages and disadvantages of buying a mobile home this way. — S.D., Stanwood A: Manufactured housing is an ...

A mobile home park purchase is generally an investment in land, not in mobile homes. Overhead for a mobile home park will be much lower than for a multifamily property. The affordable housing crisis ...

Question: I’m interested in buying a mobile home in a mobile-home park. I’d like to know the advantages and disadvantages of buying a mobile home this way. S.D., Stanwood Answer: Manufactured housing ...