WHAT THE BASIC PRICE INCLUDES
Typically, a manufactured home includes: a living room; a kitchen with range and refrigerator; dining area or separate dining room; one or two bathrooms; two or more bedrooms; cabinets and closets; an automatic heating system; a water heater; built-in furniture; carpeting and other floor coverings; and curtains or draperies.

When considering the price of a home, you should take into account items, like those above, that will not have to be purchased separately at retail prices.

Optional items that can be purchased as part of the home include: central air conditioning (a unit can be added, at any time); laundry equipment (washer and dryer); dishwasher; garbage disposal; central vacuum cleaning system; and stereo equipment.

Generally, the basic purchase price will include transporting the home to the site of your choice within a prescribed area and setting it up for initial operation. However, it is always wise to ask whether this is included in the price, and to have it written into the sales contract.

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