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Modular Housing Stalls on Code and Cash | Real Estate News
Manufactured homes just got a major cost cut thanks to new federal rules eliminating the need for permanent steel chassis—saving builders $5,000 to $10,000 per home. But modular construction, which holds huge promise for solving the housing shortage, isn’t getting the same boost. Instead, HUD is being asked to tackle its biggest hurdles: inconsistent local building codes and tough financing that demands massive upfront cash. Without streamlined regulations and better lending options, modular’s potential remains stalled—even though experts say real supply impacts will take years to…
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