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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Whoever thought that prefab/modular/mobile living was all about cramped quarters, scarce features, and just about enough space to get about your daily life with not an inch to spare needs to see this.

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, ...

Timeless coastal style, but make it extra fancy – this could be the motto behind the stunning Whitsunday tiny house, a modular abode that looks almost too sophisticated for a transportable home. The ...

More Australians are looking for alternative solutions to affordable housing, and the nation's most famous hardware store is jumping on the bandwagon. Bunnings has teamed up with an Aussie startup ...