Used as permanent homes, or for a holiday or temporary accommodation, they are left often permanently or semi-permanently in one place, but can be moved, and may be required to move from time to time according to your convenience.
Mobile homes share the same historic origins as travel trailers, but today the two are quite different in size and furnishings, with travel trailers being used primarily as temporary or vacation homes. Behind the cosmetic work fitted at installation to hide the base, there are strong trailer frames, axles, wheels, and tow-hitches.
Mobile homes offer a lower-cost option to buying a stick-built home. In this regard, mobile homes can make homeownership easier to achieve. And since mobile homes usually cost less per square foot than a stick-built home, you can get more space for your money. There are some stick-built home builders that have standard floor plans and options that allows them to build homes for prices similar to mobile homes. Another advantage you might find with mobile homes is flexibility. Since mobile homes are usually