Modular Homes VA Blog

Recently homebuilder confidence has been rising. Homebuilders are confident about their sales prospects over the next two years, because more people are buying and building homes. Why? Low interest rates and rising rents. Basically, it costs less to buy a home in most US cities than to rent one. And, building a home can cost...

As the population ages, children in their 40’s are looking at helping their parents sell homes and downsize. But where will your healthy parents who only need less space move? Modular additions and modular in-law apartments are the perfect solution. Adding an addition to your home used to be a long and stressful process.  Modular...

Contrary to popular belief, all modular homes do not all look alike. With modular construction there are no design limitations. You can create any modular home floor plan you want for whatever your family needs, from a home for a growing family to a vacation home and everything in between.  You can add any style...

More and more homeowners are interested in building a new home. Interest in energy efficiency and custom designs is growing. But custom designed homes are not always a solution for homebuyers of average means. Budget constraints often mean settling for generic or uninspired homes, inefficiency and mid-grade craftsmanship. Not so with modular construction, as a...

Off-site construction, also known as modular construction, is gaining acceptance all over the country. In addition to residential projects, modular construction is also becoming very popular in commercial projects as well.   Modular construction has been used for decades, and it is very much becoming a prevalent and accepted alternative to home construction.  A home...

For a long time, construction methods had not really changed. Along came modular construction, but until recently, it had not made such an impact in the construction industry. However, over the last several years, modular construction has increased significantly in popularity. Why? There are many reasons that could include anything from the customization options, to...

Due to the flexibility of design, the rate of production and the reliability of modular construction, modular homes are getting more popular. Modular homes are built in sections in a factory where they are never subjected to bad weather.  The modules move through the “assembly line” where they are quality controlled as each phase of...

A modular home is a home that is built indoors in a factory setting. The home is built in sections or modules. The finished modules are transported to your property where they are assembled by a builder. Modular homes are not mobile homes; it is a traditional home that is built off-site. Other names for...

Part of the fall-out from the slowdown in the home construction industry is the fact that a large volume of home building craftsman and laborers have left the industry.  This labor shortage serves only to significantly increase the already strong comparative value of custom modular homes over traditional construction.  An executive from TC Modular Home's...

If you are considering building a home, you may be considering modular construction. But modular homes are not to be confused with manufactured or mobile homes. These are two very different animals. Because the terms and the construction process are so often confused, we have tried to explain the differences below. Modular Homes Modular homes...