BusinessAugust 21, 2026

affixation

af-ik-SAY-shun

Definition

The legal and physical process of permanently attaching a manufactured home to the land it sits on so it can be classified as real property.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'affixus', the past participle of 'affigere' meaning 'to fasten to'. It entered Middle English through the influence of Old French to describe the act of attaching one thing to another.

In the news

The article explains that affixation is a mandatory requirement for a manufactured home to be converted from personal property to real estate, which then allows the owner to access more affordable mortgage financing.

Unlocking Mortgage Access for Buyers of Manufactured Homes in Minnesota

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