My best tip: If your determined to build your home for as cheap as possible, look into Metal Building contractors. Build garage, and while living in that garage build your Zero Emission Home out front! 🤔

@Danielle-zq7kb

Жыл бұрын

You stole my idea!

@fantasticfamily5004

Жыл бұрын

That’s been my idea also. Being that by selling my home. Looking for lot and doing all my checks yes, including percolating. Then, proceeding lots to do. In the long run, it’ll pay off for itself. Off Grid

@darlenepreble1550

Жыл бұрын

Would that be legal in california

@holybeef7690

Жыл бұрын

Yup I'm going the same way bought the land last year cleard it now in process in building the garage next year the barnominium in the fall

@robertryan627

Жыл бұрын

@@darlenepreble1550 Nobody in the rest of the country understands California. You can sleep in a tent downtown and 💩 in the street but would probably spend years in prison if you lived in this on your own property out of city limits.

My therapist can't explain why I'm so fascinated with Prefab but you are my enabler, thank you. I love the corny humor and awesome content, keep it coming!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Haha glad to hear! Thanks for watching

@thehomeplatespecial597

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@rustinstardust2094

Жыл бұрын

I've been wondering lately, if I start up therapy again...will my therapist be pro-tiny house/prefab or anti-tiny house/prefab?

love the commentary not just the content but the humour. i can't help but think that since tiny houses became a real "thing" that the prices have, for most companies, gone up and out of reach of those who originally were looking for a cheaper way to own their own home.

@jodypalm303

9 ай бұрын

Very true! The whole reason for a tiny home is so I can AFFORD a home! At prices of $100,000+, I can't afford it.

Kerry this has been a great year. Thanks to you it’s much better I’d have never found any of these builders without you here you are amazing and greatly appreciated here so keep up your great works here and Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈 🎉❤

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren! Same to you 🙌🏼

Thanks Kerry. Just getting into the tiny home system and wanting to invest in these as well. Your video was hugely enlightening and helpful. Much appreciate the effort in putting something this detailed together. Will remain a fan and look forward to more videos.

Great list! Can’t wait to see what 2023 brings. Happy New Year!

Thanks for sharing all of our options. Your videos always make me to move!

Kerry, you crack me up. Big fan here - keep up the good and entertaining work. Happy New Year!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Same to you 🙌🏼

Definitely enjoyed the videos this year. A lot of interesting options. I would really appreciate a video or two on financing options for prefab homes as well as what kind of site prep is needed to actually field one of these and get it ready to live in.

@Sixxiron

Жыл бұрын

WORD!

@Greg_Knight

Жыл бұрын

Jack - we are nearing the end (FINALLY) of placing a cross-mod home on .6 acres in the Sierra. Cross-mods are modular materials, options, and quality with manufactured restrictions such as size, shape, and process. We purchased during COVID and have had extensive delays due to lack of materials, labor, weather, and permitting delays. Our unit had NONE of these modern looking options available. In fact, no one did for the size we needed (1,500+sq. ft.). Clayton Homes used to have the i-House which we loved, but when we asked our rep, we were told it's no longer available. Our site cost around $70K for the land. Prep of that land to date (grading, compacting, surveying, permits, extra dirt/rock, stub ins for utilities, perimeter foundation, steel, concrete, and blocks for foundation) have come in around $53K. We have another $25-$30K to go for septic, water connection, and electrical. Our unit, with customization, tax, and fees, came in around $177K. The same unit post-COVID is now base priced at over $230K. We signed our contract at just the right time. The real budget killer is in the ground works. It's hard to get solid estimates, many items are not included and end up being added on because they have to be, and labor is an issue. Our lot already had water, electric, and Internet available as well. If you have truly raw land without anything, costs will likely be even more. Of course, ours was challenging being at 7,000 ft. elevation, in a National Scenic Area, and in an extremely remote area with almost zero labor.

We have similar taste I love all of these homes. Looking forward to seeing what next year brings in manufactured homes. Thanks for all you do. Happy Holidays ❤️ ❤️

🎉❤. Thanks for These Great Innovative Choices and I Love All of Them !!!!! 2023 will be hard pressing to beat this Top 10. You’ve got your work cut out for you ! Know You Won’t Disapoint ! Keep the Unique Humor rolling as Everyone Loves your Talent If there’s one , my gosh. Somethings wrong in their day ! ❤ it !

GREAT WORK KERRY.... MOST APPRECIATED! My wife and i just retired... and we're looking for a prefab/modular home that we can afford and not go broke! You're doing ONE HECK of a lot of research for your channel AND THAT REALLY REALLY HELPS US!!! : ) Keep up the awesome work! Amen Retired, Veteran

@donaldkenne3776

10 ай бұрын

Most of these are anything but affordable. They are 2-5x as much as your basic trailer.

As I restart my search for an affordable home I knew just where to come. Thanks for the work you do and you really make me chuckle.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks for watching 🙌🏼

Great recap video. Look forward to seeing what you discover in 2023. Happy New Year!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Great stuff. I'd like if you could do an ep on the Australian companies and their offerings- Modscape, Prebuilt, Ecolive, MAAP, Mode Homes, Arkit, Archiblox. Making note of which companies can ship internationally and prices.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Same to you Jenn!

Lots of fun we all hope your holidays are joyous!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Same to you 🙌🏼

Merry Xmas Kerry! Thanks for doing this.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching MJ

BRILLIANT! MERRY CHRISTMAS KERRY! ALL THE BEST TO YOU IN 2024! 🎄🥂🎄🤶🕊🎄🎅🙏🎄🌹

Just found you and I’m super stoked! Thank you for sharing all of these great companies

@KerryTarnow

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

You always knock it out of the park! I liked #2 better than #1 and was surprised Zennihome didn't make the list, but we all have different tastes. Keep'em coming. It's wonderful to let myself fantasize about someday eventually buying and living in one of these.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

They were on there but I decided not to do any that were still prototypes... Thanks for watching!

@ModernJewelryMakers

Жыл бұрын

@@KerryTarnow thank you!! that was a great decision that I really appreciate!

@barbaraarvanitis2625

Жыл бұрын

@@KerryTarnow Hi Terry, I love the Boxvana Abaco and am considering purchasing but the company is in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Any suggestions? Should I peruse with Boxvana or do you know of another modular company who constructs something similar? Barbara

@ShinLeeChan

Жыл бұрын

Same here, liked the #2 more than #1.

"The oldest young dude i have ever seen"....That was a perfect comment and my favorite one too....made me smile....thank you--- i needed that today. Love the whole vid too, as always. Thank you so much for this review...it's priceless to have all these covered in one vid and they ARE some of the very best that i had forgotten about or missed. Really appreciate the time that went into this. and the humor...

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Marian!

Another enjoyable tour of prefab homes!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching

Love your videos. Very informative and interesting. Thank you 🙏

I love you shared the people's comments trying to make fun of you, great video! Stay Strong King!

@KerryTarnow

3 ай бұрын

thank you!

Thanks for making these videos!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching them 🙌🏼

I really like the simple clean style of these buildings and would love to find the ideal place to put one

Love your channel Kerry. Like button has been tapped!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

Love this! A great overview and wonderful ideas!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

As always... great video! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas 🎄. And here's to a great new year 🎉 ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie, same to you 🙌🏼

Hi Kerry, I am amazed at these homes. We are moving to Maine and are in the process of looking for a lot to build but this is a game changer. It seems a lot of manufacturers are in Europe. Is there a list of North American manufacturers available?

I literally love these homes

Thank you Kerry.

Really awesome video. Thank you... oh, and both your hair and your jokes are solid.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks 🙌🏼

I did not see your number 10 house before. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Also, thank you for letting us know when a subcontractor has to install the house. This is a deal breaker for me. If you build it, you should install it. I am not paying a separate company to install it. Happy Holidays. Keep the videos coming. You are the King of of your trade.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you tuning in. Happy holidays 🙌🏼

PreFabulous! Happy Holidays!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Same to you 🙌🏼

Merry Christmas! Thank you.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Same to you John!

Excellent round up buckaroo! Thanks!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great ideas for perspective tiny home buyers 👍🏼 Thanks for the roundup.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in

Great video! Thanks for the Intel. And for cracking me up during your transitions😂

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

Love your videos, Kerry! This is an inspiration! Have you done a video on the availability of financing for modular homes? If not, you should! That's really the key for a lot of people.

@KerryTarnow

11 ай бұрын

Not yet! Great idea. Glad you’re enjoying the videos

I like his chill disposition when explaining the video, it is sincere but funny. 😄

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you!

You have a good eye. Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈

@KerryTarnow

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

By far the best video after googling way too much of this today, txs 🙂

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

This is my first time watching your videos. I was pleasantly surprised. Great short segments covering a lot of territory. Thank you.

@KerryTarnow

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Michelle, glad to hear you enjoyed it

I just found this channel! I know.. I've been living under a rock! I love the idea of a prefab homes. I went poking around you tube. I found myself laughing out loud at your quirky descriptions. You made my day!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Welcome 🙌🏼

Now I’ll never be able to unsee Alice from The Brady Bunch.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha sorry about it

GREAT WORK....just subscribed to the channel, thanks for all the research.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

Great info, thanks Kerry! Love your self effacing sense of humour...#charming

@KerryTarnow

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I am making your dreams come true...tapping the like button. I love your prefab videos.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Merry Christmas 🎄⛄!!!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Same to you Good Stuff!

What a revelation! This is fantastic. Thanks for doing all this research. I’m going to need to watch the video again because there were a lot of good options.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching🙌🏼

@laurihines300

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kerry, are you available to consult on best choices for modular homes? I have a 3 acre waterfront parcel on the central Oregon coast, and I have determined the best return on my money right now is building that out versus trying to buy anything else. Would love to get your input on the best home for this site, which is waterfront, steeply sloped and in an old growth forest with a stunning view. Feel free to DM me if this is something that you do. Thanks!

All of these homes are beautiful and I’d be happy in any of them, even the 200 square foot models but I just can’t understand why the equivalent of a studio apartment costs as much or more than a 3BR 2B double wide with 5x the space. I’m just too old and too late to the party.

great work! One of the best KZread channels out there!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! Appreciate that 🙌🏼

@marianl3447

Жыл бұрын

agree

Excellent recap! Love Tini!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too

Thank you Kerry. I agree with the comment below about cost. All you featured are beautiful, but (and maybe you have already done this in a past video) a review of less pricy options (yes there is Boxabl) would be appreciated!

Your videos are very informative! Subscribed! 🤩

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great Top 10 list. Boxable still wins but the others are gaining and don’t have the wait time.💜🐬🎄🎶

Great video and information, per usual 👏

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

New to this research- love your video reviews!

@KerryTarnow

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

You're hilarious! I loved a couple of them but the Axelhouse Summer House was my favourite. I would love some land and by one. BTW. I fulfilled your dream and tapped the Like button and even subscribed.

OMG loved them all

@KerryTarnow

4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Kerry Love your vids informative to the point When you use the term prefab Do you mean manufactured, modular or some kind of hybrid? Also would be great to start all your vids as to what part of the world the product is available Thanks Keep up the great work Mark

10# & 3# are my picks :) Always been a fan of 10# and the loft on #3 seals the deal for that home plus the foundation. I've also looked at the Supermod home which is priced to sell.

@HouseGuide

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think I liked number 3 a lot though hard to tell without actually looking at them. Number 3 had the sundeck, loft and foundation. It is also important for me to have independent solar panels. I could have those built in or get a Tesla prefab that comes with solar. If you have any ideas or have made a choice and have a few moments, let me know your ideas on this and what you have chosen.

The fans would like to know/see the home that Kerry lives in. Give it up Kerry!

I really like the small prefab home concept. The problem--most cost way too much per sqft. They might be seen as a bargain for people living in LA, Toronto, etc,. For most people, outside the expensive urban areas, they can have larger traditional homes built for less. I hope to build my own, borrowing some of the best design aspects I see in these and other vids/websites. I already have 2 homes, but want to down size and build something the way I want, with lots of outdoor living spaces. Traditional manufactured homes/trailers are a much better value than most of these newer Prefabs.

@sunriseboy4837

Жыл бұрын

Well called.

@donaldkenne3776

10 ай бұрын

Facts, these are massively overpriced gimmicks for the most part. Yes, they look sleek and modern but the price point is pitiful for what you are getting. Some of those say they start at 190k, 250k, etc. Can buy a new mobile home for 30-50k.

@billg3645

9 ай бұрын

That was my immediate reaction, as well. Yes, they’re all neat looking and have interesting, efficient floor plans and all, but the prices? Yikes. Also, I’ve seen some reports on Boxabl…quite recently...that cast very serious doubt on their being a trustworthy operation.

@CounterRevolutionary

8 ай бұрын

The concept of prefab homes used to be that they were cheaper per sq ft to build because they were built in a factory, controlled environment, low cost/high volume. Of course, everything is backwards now.

@JakeAllen3

6 ай бұрын

yes a doublewide can be just as nice for much less. looking at barndominiums. otherwise cheaper to just site build a tiny home

Wonderful and exciting...

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I remember really liking the layout of the Helsinki you featured a few weeks back.

Ok, I’m new to your channel and I have to say I LOVE how you showed the comments that roasted you and got a laugh out of it. It made me LOL 😂 Instant video like! (And I may also subscribe 😉)

@KerryTarnow

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

My new favorite KZread obsession. ❤❤❤

Wow! Each has a shared but subtly different aesthetic. Thank you 🙏🏼 Kerry. Inspiration rich episode BTW, which would you select for wheelchair accessibility?

Love what you do. Please keep it up. Been looking for companies dealing in larger floor plans and more traditional looks and it has been hard to find. Hoping to find some inspo in your log of videos. :)

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the videos 🙌🏼. Thanks for watching

@p810love6

Жыл бұрын

📌What was the price for the last home you featured?

Two best words in the whole video, "microwaving nachos"! You solved my dilemma of what to make for supper. Thank you. Love your videos. I don't see the resemblance to Alice in the Brady Bunch.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Haha glad I could help

Your video made my wife and I both happy at the very same time!

@KerryTarnow

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

Dreams can come true. It's a Christmas miracle.👍

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lawrence

Kerry: Thanks for the laughs, I enjoy how you take in stride when people (try to) make fun of your hair. They are just jealous, I know I am. Thank you for your channel. I really enjoy your delivery and expertise in the field. I have learned a lot. I was hoping for a best of and viola here it is. I think it would be cool if you developed your web page to extend your information with what the KZread platform can't offer. For example, menus that categorize prefabs based upon region, price, size, availability, etc. as well as your top choices year by year. Keep it going strong in 2023.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea Tim, thanks for watching 🙌🏼

Now THAT'S a list!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it

I love that first house

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Kerry- Of these top choices- which would you buy/work with personally? Thanks! Have enjoyed your channel the last 12+ months!

Superb video! Hair like a Viking….

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

We are in the market for a prefab to put on our city lot for a rental. I was really excited about the 10 homes you highlighted and immediately pulled up the websites for each. The prices you were quoting have almost doubled. For example, the Holo by Drop Structure is now $130KCAD/$97,500USD. With the ancillary costs necessary to set up the home (permits, foundation, crew...) the $53K was sounding perfect! Really a bummer to see the increase. Just thought you and interested buyers might want to know.

@AshCupric

Жыл бұрын

The inflation is totally out of control. Thanks for the heads up, I plan on building a modular home this year. At this point I might be better to rent for a while and see if the market goes back down. Crazy times.

@dan_hitchman007

Жыл бұрын

@@AshCupric Every segment of society has been hit with this greed driven inflation. Yes, you heard it right. Inflation, especially this time, is completely artificial.

@AshCupric

Жыл бұрын

@@dan_hitchman007 I totally agree with you, Dan. It’s out of control!

@juanbarberis7192

Жыл бұрын

USA / Canada = greediness and toxicity. Get out!

@HouseGuide

Жыл бұрын

The market will never go down. At least not by much. It is disgusting and scary

First, you did over a hundred videos this year!?!?!? Wow!!! WTG Next: UHM.... pissed!! Yup 👍 Marble competitions, lofty meditation, Twister game room 😂😂😂 Finally: I was pleasantly surprised by your favorite. I thought you were going to pick another one. My top 10 would be very similar. I'm thankful I didn't have to pick! Keep up the fantastic fan based comments!! I absolutely loved this video!!!! 🎉

@gracefulkimberella

Жыл бұрын

Oh! And merry Christmas! I've been busy and watched this one late.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Thought you might like this one haha 🙃

great finds

@KerryTarnow

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Kerry I like it if you could look into Next Gen Geothermal systems for off the grid living. That space has really been heating in 2022! There are so many Geothermal Startups now, sense the Oil and Drillers have gotten into the industry. 🤔 I am uniquely intrigued! 🧐

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@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

Great Choices!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love your hair!! thanks for your top 10!

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🙌🏼

@sarahdee374

Жыл бұрын

@@KerryTarnow and I know I would not have the gumption to have a KZread channel. Folks can just be brutal, yes? You offer us great content and I enjoy the occasional humor. Happy 2023!

Hi Kerry, thoroughly enjoyed your content this year. Definitely keeping my subscription for next year. All the best buddy. BTW are you Canadian or American, definitely hard to pick.......

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

I’m Canadian. Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you’re sticking around

like your hair and you made me lough 3 times. also house number one my favorite

I love it.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great videos and content. Would love to see big family prefab homes.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Noted!

Great job 👍 man, keep continue

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

@bobbywatts865

Жыл бұрын

@@KerryTarnow I

❤ 40+ year resident of a 1958 vintage National prefab. After 64 years, it’s just as sound as day 1.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thats great!

Thank you.

@KerryTarnow

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Those roast comments cracked me up man. Glad to see you be such a good sport about them. I had a great laugh from the beginning of the video.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Haha glad to hear! Thanks for watching

I built a modular home in the mid 80s, 4 piece 2800 sq ft center hall 2 story colonial. Best $ ever spent. On my land, my foundation, my well/septic. we spent $70k on just the house. All in we were ~$130k. There were not many finishes offered, no tile back then, so we upgraded as we got the $. Now we r retired n considering a move, I would do it again in a heartbeat. The industry has come a long way.

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience

@gantboy2004

Жыл бұрын

Wow Bonnie any pics? 😍

Just found your channel, I’ve been casually intrigued by module for a couple decades.. now a father of four I’d love to learn about some of the more higher end module options to maximize sq footage.

@KerryTarnow

11 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching

Your video is great, informative and doesn’t have annoying music playing during the speaking portions. Thanks

@KerryTarnow

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Kerry marry Christmas

@KerryTarnow

Жыл бұрын

Right back at ya!