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Are you planning on downsizing to a mobile home? Well, you’re not the only one! Many homeowners have decided to downsize to mobile homes in recent years due to rising living costs and the uncertainty of the current economic climate. Mobile homes keep getting better as the years go by, and they just aren’t what […]

5 disadvantages of apartment living compared to owning a mobile home Young couples and singles commonly face the dilemma of deciding whether to rent an apartment or buy a house on their own. An apartment may provide more long-term flexibility and hands-off maintenance responsibilities. However, renting an apartment has several disadvantages when compared to owning […]

Looking for ways to customize your mobile home? Manufactured homes are an affordable option for many people and can have a lot of the same qualities as a stick-built home. Quite frankly, it’s relatively easy to tell a mobile home from a site-built home. This may not bother most people, but some may want a […]

Six years ago, a company was formed to address the blatant inequalities present within the mobile home industry, knowing that the working class simply deserved better. These brothers honor this concept of “upfront pricing and an education-focused sales approach” by forming Braustin Mobile Homes.  Do you ever wonder why Braustin “guarantees the lowest prices on […]

Considering purchasing a mobile home? You aren’t alone. Manufactured home sales are on the rise. For many, manufactured homes are the more desirable option compared to stick-built homes. This is due to the inherent affordability of mobile home construction. But the game has changed. Manufactured homes of 2023 ain’t your grandpappy’s mobile home anymore. Today, […]

C-Suite Addition Key to Rapidly Growing San Antonio Startup (San Antonio, TX , Jan. 12, 2022) Braustin Homes, the nation’s first virtual manufactured home dealership, has named Cole Wollak its first Chief Technology Officer. Wollak, who previously served as an advisor to Braustin Homes, will oversee Braustin’s information technology department and the rapidly growing company’s […]

Home ownership is made affordable at Braustin Homes. If you are an aspiring homeowner, you’ve probably looked at a few options during your home ownership journey. For one, apartment living is cramped, lacks a feeling of stability, and is expensive. You’re essentially throwing away your hard-earned money when paying your landlord. Secondly, you look into […]

Should I continue paying rent or take the steps to own a mobile home? This is a question many Texans are contemplating. While renting has its advantages, especially in the short term, for many people, owning a home means they’ve achieved the American dream. But it all comes down to your stage of life and […]

When people think of manufactured homes (aka mobile homes), they usually envision rundown trailer parks and an undesirable assortment of people as neighbors. Sometimes this can be true, just like it can be true for a stick-built home, but most mobile homeowners are just your average, hard-working American who chose a more affordable option for […]

Manufactured housing has come a long way in terms of climate control. Our mobile home dealership offers a variety of modern, well-constructed homes that will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. However, there are some simple extra steps to take when fully winterizing your mobile home. Below, check out some […]

Happy holidays! ‘Tis the season for giving, celebrating, and decorating. This is a joyous time of year, but it can also come with additional stress, particularly concerning finances.  Fortunately, you can make your mobile home merry and bright without hurting your wallet. Whether you’re looking to transform your dwelling into the north pole or a […]

These days, more people are working remotely than ever. Many families we help choose a double wide mobile home to ensure they have space for a home office. The best home office is flexible and functional, allowing you to use it to its maximum potential. Due to limited space, some families create a home office […]

Many prospective homebuyers want to buy a mobile home and land together simultaneously. You may have come across us when shopping for mobile homes on land for sale. Fortunately, buying a mobile home with land is simple once you understand how such deals are structured. It may seem like two transactions. However, bundling the home […]

When most people think about mobile homes, the image that pops into their heads is typically one that conforms to a certain stereotype. I mean, who hasn’t seen the guy on your local news talking about how a tornado demolished his trailer as he’s holding a beer in one hand, his kid in the other […]

When my family moved from downtown San Antonio to a doublewide in the Hill Country, I was thirteen years old and just about to start middle school. My parents made the move for financial reasons. When I left everything I had ever known to travel to a place where there was a lot of corn […]

Mobile homes offer many advantages over traditional houses. They’re affordable, easier to maintain, and fully customizable. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t come with the usual pitfalls of homeownership, such as the occasional plumbing problem. Fortunately, many of the plumbing problems you will run into in your mobile home are easy enough to address without […]

It’s typical for homeowners to consider downsizing their homes at some point. Circumstances change over time, and what was once your dream home may have become a burden. Whether the kids have flown the nest or your financial situation has changed, downsizing to a manufactured home is a great option for lowering your cost of […]

When shopping for your mobile home, insurance is one of the first considerations you should make. Mobile home insurance, also known as manufactured home insurance, is similar to a standard homeowners insurance policy because it provides financial protection from housing damage. While it’s not required by law, mortgage companies and mobile home communities may require […]

It’s October, which means it’s officially Spooky Season! If you own a mobile home in Texas, you’re probably thinking about Halloween decorations (if you haven’t already decked out your decor with goblins and ghouls). One of the most fun parts of Halloween is handing out candy to adorable trick-or-treaters. The best way to ensure they […]

Homeownership is the American dream. Owning a mobile home offers stability, whether you have a family of five or you are a single person. Our mobile home dealership in Odessa often works with single people to invest in their first home. If you are buying a manufactured home by yourself for the first time, here […]