7 Myths About Prefab Homes Prefab homes have a perception problem, and it's an old one. Say the word and most people picture a single-wide trailer, a rental cottage from the 70s, or a row of identical post-war bungalows. Almost nobody pictures a fully custom four-bedroom home with a vaulted great room, a walkout basement, and cedar accents across the front. But that's what the industry actually looks like now, and has for quite a while. Part of the confusion is just language.

What's Actually the Difference? If you've spent any time researching alternatives to traditional stick-built construction, you've probably run into three terms that get tossed around almost interchangeably: prefab, modular, and manufactured. Builders use them loosely. Real estate listings blur the lines. Even some industry websites mix them up. The confusion is understandable, but these are not the same thing. And if you're planning to invest in a new home, the differences be