Manufactured homes have come a long way in design, durability, and buyer perception. Today, they are a legitimate and attractive housing option for first-time buyers, retirees, and investors alike.

Modular homes offer an affordable middle ground between a manufactured or mobile home and a home built completely on-site. But when it comes to insurance, they're typically covered by the same policy ...

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” Juliet muses to herself in Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo and Juliet.” Whether you call it a manufactured home or mobile home it’s still safe, ...

Construction on both home types begins in factories, but they’re built to different codes. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...

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, ...

Buying a new home is a major investment that often requires a hefty down payment and expensive, long-term loans. For people on a tight budget, buying a mobile home or a manufactured home is a more ...

Rachel is a home improvement writer and content editor. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for small businesses and creative agencies. She uses her home improvement ...