modular homes?

[XTRazzer]

Modular doesn't equate to "trailer" in my mind.

I think of modular as the homes where the large panels or cube sections of the house are trucked on site and assembled. Then the exterior is covered on site. In some cases, the wall construction of these systems can offer better insulation and structure than a stick-built.

A buddy of mine priced out both methods (stick vs. modular) recently, and there was minimal difference because of the large size of the home he wanted to build.

Not to be disrespectful, but I also know a lot of "contractors" and "builders" that are complete hacks.

[shortbus]

Most all builders in my area (north-central Texas) want $100-$120 per square foot. I found a builder who charges $63 per square foot and his finished products look nice. Went to look at one of his homes that is two weeks from completion and found a crack in the brick that runs from roof to slab. Makes you wonder what's inside those walls. We can go modular for $60 per square foot, but then we have to pay for foundation, septic, and water/electricity hook-up. Still, a 2200 square foot modular with a 40x6 porch comes in $20,000 less than the cheapest builder in the area.

Off to do some more internet research.

[Opusfxd]

Let's not forget that the modulars have to be built a bit stronger to sit on a truck and be hauled to the site for assembly. I remember in high school watching a stick built townhouse setup being built across the street from the modular setup and the modulars went in quicker and to this day look nicer than the other.

I've thought about it in the past but now am thinking of buying something older as they come with the craftsmanship of old and also some yard to play in.

Just my 2 cents.