A sweeping federal housing bill that became law last Saturday contains some big benefits for Americans poised to buy or rent new manufactured homes — the same families who often struggle to make ends ...

Modular homes are prefabricated housing units consisting of sections or modules built in a factory and then transported to the construction site for assembly. At the construction site, they are ...

When you hear the term modular homes, you probably think of something akin to mobile homes on cinder blocks—temporary solutions for would-be homeowners that are far from the dream homes they hope to ...

More energy-efficient homes, less materials waste and lower carbon emissions in the construction process are among the sustainable advantages of modular housing. However, the sector remains relatively ...

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, ...

The increased attention to housing affordability has elevated the cause of manufactured homes, which account for 6 percent of the nation’s housing stock and a far higher share of its low-cost housing, ...

The law was passed during the last legislative session as part of a broader housing package.

An analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Census Bureau over a five-year period shows that prices for manufactured homes have risen by nearly 60% as ...

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 ...

A manufactured home can be a great alternative for those wanting a single-family house without the hassle of a designing a new build or hunting for real estate.