: Components are shipped flat and require more on-site assembly but can lower transportation costs. 2. Budget and Financing

: 80-90% of the home is completed in a factory as three-dimensional "boxes" and then stacked or joined on-site.

: Check with local building departments to ensure modular structures are permitted. Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) vary by city.

While the base price of a modular home is often fixed, you must budget for significant "on-site" costs:

Buying a modular home is a streamlined way to own a high-quality, energy-efficient property that often builds equity like a traditional site-built house. Unlike manufactured homes, modular homes are permanently fixed to a foundation and must meet the same local building codes as standard homes.