A federal provision could save builders thousands per manufactured home. Modular construction isn't so lucky, as it still faces local codes and financing challenges.

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 ...

When Julie Johnson and her husband decided to purchase their own home, they turned to an unexpected place: Facebook Marketplace. One month and $52,000 later, a pre-owned 2,200 square-foot, ...

An obscure federal rule requires manufactured homes to be built on a chassis, making them more costly. A bill in Congress would remove the mandate, enacted five decades ago. By Matthew Goldstein ...