Built in sections but designed to live like a traditional home, modular construction offers a faster way to build.

With housing prices still much higher than pre-pandemic levels, home affordability can feel out of reach for many Americans. Creative options, such as buying a different type of house than a standard ...

Tim Striegel, in red shirt (center) goes though his damaged belongings while volunteers help him clean up sthe morning after his mobile home was hit by a tornado on March 16, 2025 in Calera, Alabama.

Buying a modular or manufactured home could make homeownership more affordable. Some people use the two terms interchangeably, but they're not one and the same. Here's how a modular home compares to a ...