In the past few years, wildfires have become a quite common occurrence worldwide to the point that even some of the richest regions in the world haven’t been able to effectively prevent them. One such city is Los Angeles which in January 2025 was at the center of destruction as a result of wildfires burning more than 40,000 acres and leaving thousands of families without their homes.
The question of whether prefab homes appreciate in value is a tricky one because it depends, by and large, on the people's perception. Many people have long held the belief that stick-built homes are superior while prefab homes are inferior; this, however, is simply untrue. One of the most common misconceptions we see is the notion that prefab homes are cheap, and while prefab homes are usually lower in price, the same does not go for their quality.
Prefab homes are an excellent alternative to traditional ones, offering design flexibility, a fast building process, and cost-effectiveness.
As we rapidly approach the end of the 2020 building season, we wanted to give a jump-start to those who are looking to start the process in order to build in 2021. This is the third of three posts addressing the issues of Setting a Realistic Budget, Getting (and Staying) Organized, and Planning for the Future.
As we rapidly approach the end of the 2020 building season, we wanted to give a jump-start to those who are looking to start the process in order to build in 2021. This is the first of three posts addressing the issues of Setting a Realistic Budget, Getting (and Staying) Organized, and Planning for the Future.
A common misunderstanding in the prefabricated home industry frequently lies in people confusing prefabricated homes with mobile homes. Now as a disclaimer, we at PMHI do not sell mobile homes; we sell prefabricated and modular home kits. The purpose of this post is to educate people on the differences between prefabricated homes and mobile homes as well as to clear up any negative misconceptions people may have regarding prefabricated houses. Let's get to it!
Ever heard about barndominiums, often called just “barndos”? The name "barndominium" refers to the idea of converting an old barn into a rustically designed living space. It is derived from the words "barn" and "condominiums."
Tiny prefabricated homes are the epitome of residing simply but extensively.
As we rapidly approach the end of the 2020 building season, we wanted to give a jump-start to those who are looking to start the process in order to build in 2021. This is the second of three posts addressing the issues of Setting a Realistic Budget, Getting (and Staying) Organized, and Planning for the Future.
In February 2020 the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released their report on the significant problems home builders faced in 2019 and expect to face in 2020. Topping both lists was the “Cost/availability of labor.” This concern beat out “Building material prices” and “Cost/availability of developed lots” by a wide margin. This was the case both nationally and in California. Home builders faced shortages of labor and higher costs to maintain their work force.
And then COVID hit.