The Harsh Reality About Pre-fab Homes and Why I Won't Ever Buy Them

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[grantog]

I love how most comments are calling out this guy's BS.

[teeski]

My dad has lived in a prefab for ten years and it’s amazing, has held up perfectly and was a super affordable way for him to keep his independence and enjoy his land.

[Jay-ycre]

The fact that you roped modular homes into this category is criminal. 1. You can get regular financing with modular homes (IRC code) 2. They are built to the same code as stick built homes. Sincerely, someone who grew up in one of these homes and in a family that's sold them since 1995. Do better research.

[PeaceIsYeshua]

I’ve done < 1 hour research on modular homes and found out they are *NOT* considered manufactured/mobile homes. In fact, many are built STRONGER than stick homes and can withstand winds up to 170+ mph. 🌪🏡 Plus, modular homes also hold their value.

[dossip]

So basically his issue is with one particular company and not the technology

[andrewfrey]

I've found more articles about prefab homes than actual places to buy them.

[davidwatchesyoutube]

So basically …. This video says modular and prefab are the same thing, cost more than building a traditional home, and suggests buying a yurt and his program and courses.

[Rooftopaccessorizer]

I feel like tiny homes completely missed the mark. They feel like a glaringly obvious option for lower income individuals to get a foot into home ownership, but theyre marketed for rich people, homeless people, or hustlers

[thisistheslam]

This can be summed up very simply: don’t buy a cheap prefab home. Buy from a legit company and pay for quality. It’s that simple. I’ve seen some awesome prefab homes both in person and on YouTube and they’re not $20K but they’re 1/2 or 1/3 of the price of a stick built home.

Also more banks are working with some of these homes because they follow a strict code for manufacturing. Seems like the focus here is exclusively from shopping for the “cheapest option out there”.

[DeuceDeuceBravo]

I should judge a company by the number of Instagram followers?! That’s some of the most Gen-Z nonsense I’ve ever heard.

[anthony]

I've built several container homes for customers. It started with my office I made that from 2 old shipping container that was on my lot. Had a deck with sliding glass doors and sky lights. It turned out very cool! So cool In fact, I made 5 more for people after word of mouth got around. I've always wanted to make a multi story container home with a vertically placed container with a spiral staircase.

[WTFVIDSok]

A large Instagram following is NOT a sign of a great company. As someone in marketing, it's super easy to launch an awesome marketing campaign and rack up Insta followers. You said it yourself, some of these companies live in the digital space and there's nothing real to show or see. Remember, popularity does not equal talent.

[babyrakes]

I live in a prefab home. It's gorgeous, 2 levels with a back yard. Been in it 5 years and it was the best decision of my life it can survive a hurricane and looks gorgeous

[uv]

I don't think you actually understand what pre-fab homes are. You can buy million dollar pre-fab homes that look like every other house in suburbia. I think what you're thinking of are tiny-homes, container homes, or tiny homes on wheels. All pre-fab means is pre-fabricated - which can equially be a 2500sqft+ home built into the ground. They are delivered in components and assembled in place.

[caseobeer]

Currently live in a modular with a mortgage. It's looked at as a single family home. It's got 2x6 walls, just like my neighbors stick built house. There's a huge misconception between manufactured and modular homes. They're not the same thing, modulars are easy to finance as they are really no different than any other stick built home. Mine was just sent down the road from PA in two pieces.

[michaelchapman]

My girlfriend and I like your videos and appreciate in previous videos the transparency with numbers. Gives the content very valuable weight in my opinion and is why I continue to watch. Plus, you’re relatable and funny so keep it up dude!!

[brianrundle]

I just built a kit home in Australia.. from Imagine kit homes.. it was a 2 bedroom 2 bath 80 m2 home (861 ft2). It was mostly a positive experience as they have their own architects and did all the plans and design work for $2000 aud ($1400us). The home was steel frame and was delivered to my lot in four stages. It included all of the frame, windows, siding, drywall, doors, trims and fixings to put it together, I hired my neighbour and put it together in a couple of months. They also have advisors that advise you if any problems or questions. There were a couple of issues that came up but they addressed them satisfactorily at their cost.. the kit was $52, 000 Aud ($36, 000US) and they now sell them in home depot in the US.. I would do it again as it was a positive experience and the home I built is a very nice place, , ,

[felichagomez]

Interesting video. In almost any part of New England that isn't the sticks, a 1-2 bedroom condo/home will cost you $350, 000+. Rents are over $1200 for a one bedroom. Building a tiny home even an expensive one, is still way cheaper here than renting or owning a traditional home. Good tips though, thank you!

[robnor]

This sounds more like a cautionary take on making sure you only hire contractors of modular homes who have been vetted to an excruciating detail. There's several comments I've seen about prefab homes being flimsy and such but that's not exactly exclusive to a building type. Like anything else, if you cheap out you're getting what you pay for.

[Cheiron]

You used to be able, way back in the day, you could buy a home from the Sears catalog and other places. Homes that were delivered to your piece of property with everything needed to be built by you or someone you hired. Nowadays the stuff you get from a pre-fab perspective is a little flimsy and, as you say, way too expensive for what you get.