Modular homes – also often known as factory-built, prefabricated, or systems-built homes – still only represent about 1.5% of all single family homes in the U.S. But more and more, the interest in modular housing is growing among American homebuyers. If you have been researching alternatives to traditional housing, you may have come across the term prefabricated home, often shortened to prefab home.

Understanding the Context

These homes have been around for decades and are known for being more affordable, energy efficient, and faster to build than standard houses.