When I was interested in going modular, research showed that most homes that are being built in factories are SHELLS. This means plumbing, electric, AC, permits, transportation to the work site, finishing, land, and more are the sole responsibility of the purchaser and clearly stated NOT INCLUDED in the home price. That $400,000 modular will cost you closer to $750,000 when it's all said and done. Often with a very hefty up front cost well beyond the 20% down you expect.

@LowHang-nFruits

3 ай бұрын

That’s crazy. This is perhaps more important than the video I would argue

@erinroberts6167

Ай бұрын

I know this has not been the case for the companies I have looked into. The price is comparable to a stick built of the same size, often a little less. You have to look at base price which seems very cheap and is just the shell, or the finished price. The company I am dealing they included the price of even the foundation and everything down to screens on windows in the finished price. It was a little less than I was quoted by 3 different builders in the area.

@frosted1030

Ай бұрын

@@erinroberts6167 "The price is comparable to a stick built of the same size, often a little less." Are you comparing the "base price" with stick built? Maybe look into the "all in" price. I would be interested in what happens at closing after inspection. Also see if your "home" ends up with a HUD sticker. There are a lot of scams out there, my feeling is your bill will be much larger than what you contracted for in the end. Keep in mind, they CAN'T disclose the "all in" price until AFTER the home is built.

@HopeHasWarriors

Ай бұрын

@@erinroberts6167 Yes, modular is more affordable, even when all is said and done. My sister-in-law and her husband just finished building a modular home and it turned out beautiful - while there are always a few unexpected costs when building (their driveway is very long as it took some tweaking to get it not to wash out the gravel when it rained heavily), they were happy with how everything turned out and it wasn’t even close to $750k.

Our Mod home is 32 years old. Minor repairs. 1800 Sq feet $45000.00 Best move of our life😊

Went to Palm harbor in my area and the sales guy knew NOTHING about modular homes and could not answer if the homes were true modular or hybrid. I was so discouraged.

Wow, I missed seeing this episode, I'm a Zennihome customer, and I've been to the factory a couple of times and many times to the models. Mine is completed at the factory and we're getting the permits process in the works. Should be in living in it in the next 90 days or less, late April - Mid May fingers crossed. 🤞You are right Kristina, Zennihome is legit and poised for great things.

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear !!! Thank you. Congrats on your new home.

@skylady64ish93

25 күн бұрын

Are you in your home? How is it?

@j.r.r.2185

25 күн бұрын

@@skylady64ish93 Thanks for asking but not in yet. Waiting for the permits to be approved, the house is finished, and the general contractor is set. Hoping in the next 3-4 weeks for permit approval. Fingers crossed.

Thank you for doing all the work of checking into these companies and homes. Very helpful!

Love the ZenniHome concept and their tribal partnership!

Right on Kristina. The excellent straight forward accurate information I've come to rely on in your your presentations. Many thanks.

Modular homes would make sense if they weren't as expensive as they are per sq ft. ZenniHome's $ 130k model just buys you a 650 sq ft. house. Having the same house, built traditionally, from the ground up, should cost in the $ 60k to $ 80k range (depending on where you live). Now, if the price if these modular homes becomes more affordable due to economies of scale and AI, then sure, they deserve to be considered. Until then, if we're talking exclusively about affordability, modular homes are not the answer to the housing problem in America.

@sharonthehuman5954

6 ай бұрын

Based on what I've seen people comment recently to get a home built in the current market is running around $185-200 a square foot which I don't even think includes all of the site work and this is not in an expensive area so not sure how/where you'd be able to get a 650 square foot traditionally built house by a builder for $60-80k.

@suebee4380

6 ай бұрын

I so agree, AND the zoning is also a BIG issue in my neck of the woods (Florida) the authorities' have no idea what they are.

@ghaywoood5

6 ай бұрын

​@@sharonthehuman5954 Exactly, builder prices have risen since the pandemic and haven't gone down that much. And like she said, modular gets built way faster and one of the biggest issues is lack of inventory

@sohaildar7239

6 ай бұрын

Agreed

@badbot4ever566

6 ай бұрын

Idk what homes you can buy or build for 60-80K in the U.S. but you put 2 of those 650sq houses together and that’s the size of a normal home coming in at 300K or just under. And the more of them you build the lower the price will be over time which is the whole point.

your work and advice are always helpful thankyou for looking out for us little people... with luck one day we can get the home we dream for...

Thankyou so much kristina for your hardwork and dedication! You are a blessing to folks like me who dont know where to begin. Thankyou for your help!

Thank you very much for your videos, they are so informative on manufactured, modular and hybrid! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thank you for the research 🙌🏻

Thank you! I've been researching tiny homes but this looks really viable!

I LIVE IN ARIZONA ,SO ZENNI HOMES MAKE SENSE FOR ME.

Thank you for sharing the top modular home companies

Thank you. Great overview. I think this will be the key for my daughter.

Excellent video Christina!

This woman should tutor other KZread content makers in treating her audience with respect by getting to the point and not repeating herself.

@s.p.5213

10 күн бұрын

She also needs a tutorial herself on reporting ACCURATE information. Two companies she just mentioned have absolutely HORRIBLE records and reviews online. Not sure why she made this video when these reviews were already left for the companies at the time of this video's release.

Kristina is the G.O.A.T! Thank you for this information ❤

I asked you for this and here it is Wow were going to Westchester modulars tomorrow .

Thanks Kristina. We also need non-toxic/low voc homes for those of us who are cheically sensitive.

@justjen4125

6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Lyn_Marie_

6 ай бұрын

Same here…

Love your channel. I love Palm Harbor homes & there is one model I especially love but I understand not available in Tenn.

Great video

Thank you

Unique in shape, Deltec Homes has been around for decades and they are made in North Carolina. Someone built one in the neighborhood where I live in North Carolina, and I have seen them other places around North Carolina.

$90k for a tiny home when $90k use to be a whole house 3 years ago....were screwd

@SaraMcMurray

Ай бұрын

Depends on where you are. I haven't lived anywhere that you could buy a house, or even a condo, for $90,000, unless it was about to fall down or in a swamp.

@eechaze12

23 күн бұрын

90k is not what it used to be.

@autobotdiva9268

23 күн бұрын

@@eechaze12 oh well, when citizens revolt maybe it will change

Love it !!

Deer Valley out of Alabama? Seems to be building a true modular home. I have called Palm harbor about true modular home and they stated they were not currently available.

Yes I agree!

I love your honesty. Love your videos. Modular is what im aiming for

I like her videos, so this comment isn't about her. It's great to tout being able to build a hurricane proof home, but it's not just the wind, it's the destructive force of items the hurricane winds are whipping around your hurricane proof home that could damage or destroy your hurricane proof home like a tree trunk, large branches, 2x4's and other parts of surrounding homes that aren't hurricane proof that will come crashing in your hurricane proof house...

I follow another KZreadr who reports on the modular home scene. The problem with a lot of these companies is that they are either at the concept stage, or manufacture as yet to be established.

Kristina Very nice homes

Your content is awesome! But, you should tell your video editor how great they are! Great job video editor!

Thanks for this! Have you heard of Rochester Homes?

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

I have I just haven’t done a deep dive into their homes yet. Stay tuned when I find out more.

Palm Harbor modular homes are amazing. When we visited the Lakeland, Florida plant, they were built with 2x6 framing versus 2x4 on a conventional home and are able to withstand a Category 2 hurricane. They also offered the ability to reinforce the modular to withstand Cat 3, and I think Cat 4 hurricanes. They have been doing it right for a long time, and it is the modular home company we would go with. We've custome built in Riverview, Florida, with our VA loan. Next time, it'll be a Palm Harbor modular. No, I am not affiliated in any shape, form, or fashion with any modular home or construction company, nor this KZread channel.

@laurelalexander8401

5 ай бұрын

Hello! Was it an easy process using the VA loan for the modular home?

@dontblink2782

5 ай бұрын

@laurelalexander8401 We custom built on 1/3 acre in a gated community instead

Zenni homes. YES !

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

I’m heading to see the factory on Wednesday. Video will be as soon as I edit it up for you.

And watch how building codes stop these in certain areas.

Nice video. Do you know what other companies build in North Carolina?

I really appreciate you and all your research. My husband and I are looking for a home in New England and we find the prices are grandiose for what is being offered. I would need to spend $900,000 and up to find something I want. Everytime, I looked at Zillow, I felt depressed. When someone mentioned modular homes, I had this vision of what America might look like by 2027. I feel this could be the answer to the housing crisis and modular homes brings us back to the true Amercian dream. Thanks for all the great information and we will be looking into the companies you recommended.

Would love to see this in Florida.

Thank you for the video. I'll be watching all of them. Side note, it's pronounced (May-suh) Mesa Arizona.

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me on the pronunciation.

@Benjamin.S.S.

5 ай бұрын

@@KristinaSmallhorn No problem. Thank you for all your effort. I love how much research you put into the videos. It is appreciated.

Thank you so much for doing the research on this and providing this wealth of information 👍

wow❤

I really like that❤.

YIKES! 😬 I thought you had a list of these companies in the description. 😢

What company do you recommend in Florida

Deltec are fabulous homes but I believe they only build the shell and you have to finish the inside yourself.

Wish more were available in other parts of the country. Companies should expand to sell more.

Re Impessa and similar where they build and send the pieces for you to out together, that sounds like the old (up to early 20th century, I believe)Sears homes/kits they used to have.

@lissaleggs4136

17 күн бұрын

@@kristinbytes9615 They turned me down, only an hour or two away from their facility. So stick house we go with. Not sure what happened to Champion in Troy

Hello, thanks for this info. Is there a great company you recommend if you are living in northern Virginia, MD dc area?

What is your opinion of Ritz Craft modular homes?

What manufacturing company would you recommend in Ocala Florida area?

Kristina, Thank You for Another informative Video. Your Wealth of information is a Godsend and Never Ending. I am in the process of trying to figure out which avenue to go down weather it be Manufactured, Modular, or a home built on site. I was supposed to have a home delivered last year, but two months before the delivery I received an update from the mortgage company and the mortgage monthly payment went from $ 1600 a month to almost $3000 a month. I wound up canceling everything and was able to get my down payments back. It was a total nightmare after many months of work and detail to get this home. Another consideration is a Barndaminium. Do You have any information of this type of home. I own my own land in the county parts in Central Florida. Thank You for all the Help You provide for so many that watch your channel!!!!

Can you please explain what a panelized modular home is-thank you. Is this the same as a prefab modular home?

any insight on deer valley homes?

Many counties across the USA do not permit these types of housing! Some you can get around the ban with a full CBS basement. At this added cost it's the same as building on site.

So does Impresa sell the plans and a "kit" - like walls, etc? Or just the plan?

What Kristina? 90k for a modular home price is affordable? I do love ur video and all that u cover plus the important information u provide for us who r looking to buy land & home. Appreciate all u do. 🤗❤️

everyone’s parents should buy land so their kids and invest in their first little place like that

Hi do you have any recommendations for modular home near the Bay Area in California.

I was hoping to find Modular Homes Direct listed among your top picks as there is a specific home listed on their website that I’ve been eyeing for quite some time. That being said, I suppose it’ll still be worth taking a look at the names you’ve suggested.

@NaturalBeauty707

6 ай бұрын

I recommend Deer valley Homes..Also all depends on where you live...texas seems to have the best modular home choices an of course what Kristine recommend 😁👍

@rsuriyop

6 ай бұрын

@@NaturalBeauty707 Super big thanks Kristine, will definitely check them out.

What is your opinion on Vanderbilt’s Clayton Homes?

Kristina, could you guide me to reputable modular home builders servicing Maryland in the DMV area? As a disabled veteran, I sold my home in 2020 due to high living costs and have been living in a camper while paying off debt to afford a new home.

I've been interested in looking into modular homes, but all the builders I find that advertise modular homes are actually building manufactured homes and labeling them as both manufactured and modular. I haven't been able to find a truly modular floor plan. If the two types of homes appraise differently, I can see why everyone is advertising their manufactured homes as also being modular, but I feel like that's misleading and dishonest. If anyone has suggestions for finding builders in the state of GA that actually build modular houses, I'd appreciate a link to their website!

What do you think about Champion Homes in NC?

You should check out Incredible Tiny Homes out of East Tennessee. They have a KZread channel and they produce very affordable homes and they also have been approved by the state government as a housing option for anyone to live in on their own property/land. They are also certified as mobile homes. And with your subscribers it could be a big boost in sales for them. Also they are in talks with Lowe’s where Lowe’s will be selling their homes through the stores.

Eltec are fab homes but I elieve they only build the shell and you have to complete the inside yourself

With Zennihome, can a small home have additions be built later? Increase the size of a home later?

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

Yes. You can build on them, stack them even.

Need videos on the North Carolina area modular home building companies, most of the best designs we have see are west of the Mississippi. Thanks

@pamccullough3969

5 ай бұрын

I thought that it was just me😂.

@misseskval2686

4 ай бұрын

Do they have a website? Maybe we can find those videos there. If I remember, I will.

Have you heard of Oakwood Homes in Farmville Virginia.

I didn't see any mention of Boxabl. I think you did a video on them last year or 2022. They start at around $50,000 and can be delivered and set up across the country. Their base is in Nevada.

@scalpdotink8450

5 ай бұрын

They’re a scam

@mattsteele3842

6 күн бұрын

The whole time she cautioned people to stay away from companies that don't actually have homes to see, I had Boxabl in mind. You can't buy the homes. You can buy shares in the company and now the company is moving towards some kind of a franchise operation before even selling homes. They missed the boat and now better options exist that you can actually buy.

Do you know of any reputable modular home companies in the Seattle area.

that’s “HOW” they’re going to do it

Nice homes just a little to expensive!

zenni is only in arizona though...am looking in jefferson county NY

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

I was just invited to go to their factory. I will ask them when they plan to make them across the country. That seems to be their plan.

No mention of Boxabl? Three established factories in Las Vegas with backing by D.R. Horton the country's largest home builder. The Boxabl Casita model has ~170k people on wait list and has delivered units.

@scalpdotink8450

5 ай бұрын

Boxabl is a scam- watch Meet Kevin’s upload about them.

@brookyogini6625

4 ай бұрын

They are a ponzi scheme.

What about Adair Homes?

When I look on Palm Harbor Home's website, it looks like all they make is trailer houses. I don't see any modular homes. Palm Harbor has always been a trailer company as far as I know. Even if they do make modular's, their website makes it impossible to find them, so I've checked them off my list just due to sheer annoyance.

Do you know of a Modular home company in Atlanta, Ga?

What are your thoughts on Boxable now?

@Stephanie-vn6ir

6 ай бұрын

I've been following them for years now. They are big scam because if you think about it. They still haven't come up with anything yet! Also, they always say that they're on back orders for years. After building a second factory! Really?😂

@KristinaSmallhorn

5 ай бұрын

The latest news about them is extremely alarming. www.businessinsider.com/boxabl-founders-cash-out-millions-funding-round-tiny-homes-2024-2

Zenni is giving my the curse vibes. If you’ve watched that show it didn’t end well lol

Can a modular home be built for $50,000? In West Virginia.

How can we be Short That Many homes with the Number of deaths occuring Now thru the next 10 or so years?

deltec is 660,00 - 900,000 for an 1800 sq. ft home. no way.

Whatever happened to Blu homes??

Believe it or not, in a lot of southwestern/western states, you actually need a permit to “grab water from the air”.

@sitori663

2 ай бұрын

That is government overreach! Crazy!

Any credible modular home builders in South Carolina?

You really should list and link these companies in your description. Oh, and could you please slow down just a bit?

Took the Deltec tour two years ago. $300 sq/ft. at that time.

You should see Kerry tarrow all his videos are these kinds of homes

@melliehelen8650

6 ай бұрын

Kerry has a nice walkthrough video of the completed Zennihomes in AZ. I enjoy both Kerry’s and Kristina’s videos. 👍🏼

Champion is in upstate NY. Would love to know if they are legit

@KrazyKats39

5 ай бұрын

Mod. Not manufact.

Why are DOME HOMES not required in hurricane prone areas almost no homes would be destroyed along the gulf coast it's INSANE!

2024 new house, 1400 sf, $200K in Hollywood FL, my full renewed house 1350sf was $55K in March 2022.

9:40 she said 'doo doo'!! 🤡

$90k isn't really affordable.

Bravo on covering this topic! However your coverage needs refinement, you're on track, but still not there.

@majo9042

3 ай бұрын

You are very critical, why you don't open your own channel if you think you better that her?

My wife and I toured a modular home factory in Pa. They were located in Pines Grove, PA and they were beautiful and very well built.

What about vantem? I heard Bill Gates is one of their investors lol not sure if that means anything 😂.

Skymall went out of business years ago.