The housing market seems to be more expensive than ever, and in New England, where many homes are practically antiques in and of themselves, the prices are only increasing further. That being said, owning your own home, customized to your preferences, is not out of reach. In fact, as traditional housing becomes less viable for younger buyers, alternative options like custom modular housing have become more available. “What exactly is a custom-built modular home?” I hear you ask. Well, let’s explore further into what they have to offer.
What Is a Modular Home?
Modular homes are unique in that the components are built in a factory long before you ever even consider buying a modular home. When you do buy a modular home, the pieces are then shipped out to the site of construction and assembled, with each piece easily coming together thanks to their being made in a modular fashion. These homes are often confused with tiny homes, but you shouldn’t worry. You won’t be living in something quite so compact, though it won’t be quite as large as many traditional homes either.
How Is It Customizable?
At first glance, the term “custom-built modular home” seems contradictory, as the modularity of these homes seems like they would enforce identical and utilitarian appearances in order for the pieces to be put together. Thankfully, this is not so. As alternative housing becomes more attractive, the variety of modular pieces have been expanding so that potential buyers have plenty of components to mix, match, and customize to their heart’s content for a modern and personalized look.
Benefits of Modular Homes
Now that you better understand exactly what a custom-built modular home is, there are some other benefits to modular housing that may appeal to you. Because the modular components are prefabricated, the time it takes to construct your home is much quicker than with traditional homes. Furthermore, they provide the same utilities and luxuries a traditional home would offer, including the ability to rise further in value than when you initially purchased it.
After benefitting your lifestyle and wallet, you’ll also be making a positive impact on the environment. Thanks to its smaller size and modern advancements in technology, your new home will consume far less energy and resources to operate than traditional and larger homes.