Robert Newton and John Brackett didn’t hear the typical construction racket while their Newberg home was being built. There were no trucks blocking the driveway and no crews being called off because ...

When a snowstorm rolled through Southern Maine last winter, Colin Goodson’s neighbors were dark. But inside his factory-built house, the lights remained on, the air was toasty, and the kitchen buzzed ...

Freddie Mac announced on Wednesday the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section, factory-built homes. The move, which is effective immediately, is ...

Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat ...

Factory-built, modular homes seem assured to have a substantial presence in rebuilding efforts after January’s wildfires. Companies tout modular’s speed and simplicity. But skeptics worry about risk ...

As Los Angeles wildfire survivors look to rebuild, prefabricated and modular homes offer a compelling alternative to traditional construction, especially for those who want to move quickly, stay ...

A manufactured home is any home factory-built in the U.S. to the HUD Title 6 construction standards (commonly known as ‘the HUD-code’). The HUD-code took effect June 15, 1976. A HUD-coded home will ...

The cost to build a modular home is between $180,000 to $360,000, with a national average cost of $270,000. Factors that affect the total cost of a modular home include the home size, style, and brand ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...