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Pros & Cons of Prefab Homes
There are essentially two different options on the table if you're thinking of taking on the challenge of building your own home. First, building from the ground up as a "stick-built" home, and second, ordering a prefabricated, or modular home to be assembled on site. There are both pros and cons to opting for prefab homes. Knowing these pros and cons can help potential homeowners decide what will best fit their budget, their circumstances, and the long-term livability of the home. We'll take a closer look at several of the pros and cons of prefab homes below.
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In addition, prefab homes are built in a factory setting, which means no on-site material waste. In the factory, whatever is leftover from an individual home's construction can be reused on another manufactured home.
Drawback #3: Utility Hook Up and Other Hidden Costs
When searching the web for the most affordable prefab homes, it can be encouraging to find a quality, 1,500 square foot home offered with a base price of between $60,000 - $120,000. However, most companies that offer these types of houses don't include several other costs that will significantly increase the final price tag of your home. We've already mentioned the cost of the land itself. But, you'll have to factor in the additional cost of hooking your home up to utilities, including electricity, sewer, municipal water, etc.
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