Even though you have to also buy land to put the modular on. Is it usually the same as a regular home or somewhat less expensive?
This site http://homebuying.about.com/cs/modulareducation/a/modularhomes.htm explains the difference between modular homes, mobile (manufactured) homes and site built homes.
Modular homes are a little less expensive because suppliers deliver all of the materials to one site (factory). There are no costly building delays due to weather. And they are built to the same standards as site built homes. I think they look more like a site built home than a manufactured home.
November 27th, 2009 at 5:44 am
This site http://homebuying.about.com/cs/modulareducation/a/modularhomes.htm explains the difference between modular homes, mobile (manufactured) homes and site built homes.
Modular homes are a little less expensive because suppliers deliver all of the materials to one site (factory). There are no costly building delays due to weather. And they are built to the same standards as site built homes. I think they look more like a site built home than a manufactured home.
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November 27th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Yes, but worth less down the road. There is no prefab home that holds its value as well as stick built. If it is trucked in now, it is worth less later.
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Oregon Realtor
November 27th, 2009 at 6:05 am
These houses are usually a little cheaper, even with buying the land, but they do not last as long. If you want a custom home that is built to last you are going to have to hire on a contractor that builds custom homes. Modular homes are usually built with the cheapest quality materials, which is why their overall price is low, and they do not hold up well over time.
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http://www.brchomes.com