Construction on both home types begins in factories, but they’re built to different codes. So you want to build a new home — but you’ve got sticker shock. In researching cost-effective options, you ...

Mobile home financing can be a traditional mortgage, chattel loan or personal loan. You need to show that you're a ...

With the median price of homes exceeding $400,000, mobile homes, also called manufactured homes, can be more cost-effective while offering more flexibility. According to the Manufacturing Housing ...

Manufactured homes have a reputation problem — but so did sardines, until foodies decided the humble little fish had a cool ...

Many people feel unsure when deciding if a modular home matches their budget and daily life, especially when land prep and financing add uncertainty. You want comfort, predictable costs, and a home ...

If you are in the market for a new home but aren’t loving the latest housing prices, a modular home may be a good alternative. Modular homes, or prefab homes, have become more popular in recent years, ...

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 ...

Modular homes — which are homes built mostly off-site, then completed after being delivered — are increasingly popping up ...