Mobile, prefabricated, or modular homes are having a moment right now, and it looks as if the trend will continue. A variety of factors is behind the desire for alternative housing solutions, from ...

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Here’s something a little different on the home-building front: We took ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. From the heavy use of raw materials to logistics and ...

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 ...

Summer is almost here, and that means extended weekends, vacations, mountains, and beaches. Most people look for an RV or camper to get the most out of their summer. But, what if I told you there's ...

At a time when homeownership is out of reach for many lower-income individuals and families, manufactured homes could provide a path forward. If you need a car, you don't hire a team to find the parts ...

Ty Sharp, a 26-year-old software consultant from Aspen, Colo., is building a 2,876-square-foot vacation home in Ventura, Calif. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom custom home, for which he’s paying ...

More than 20 years after I first promoted the building method at Dwell, it has yet to live up to its promise—but it can. This ...

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 ...