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Ugo Achara Joins Next Step as its Operations Specialist
Ugo joined Next Step as its new Operations Specialist, working at the intersection of data, artificial intelligence, and organizational operations.
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Next Step Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Programs
Kamilia joined Next Step as its new SVP of Programs responsible for developing and executing our integrated programs strategy.
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Factory-Built vs. Site-Built Homes: Costs, Myths & Quality
Shopping for a home means sorting through a lot of opinions, especially about factory-built homes.
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Your Path to Homeownership: How Factory-Built Housing Opens Doors
Key Takeaways When Robert and Chasity Woody started looking for a home, factory-built housing wasn’t on their radar.
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Next Step Applauds Bipartisan Housing Act’s Manufactured Housing Provisions
On June 16, 2026, the House and Senate reached an agreement on a strongly bipartisan housing package – the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
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Building Community from the Ground Up
Projects like Redbud Estates in London, Kentucky, prove that factory-built housing communities can offer quality, affordability, and energy efficiency in one package.
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Building Ready Buyers: How Housing Developers Can Support Factory-Built Homeownership
Buyer readiness is a shared responsibility — when developers invest in education and support, deals close, communities strengthen, and homeowners succeed long-term.
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Buying a Factory-Built Home: A Start-to-Finish Guide for Today’s Homebuyer
This guide walks you through what factory-built housing is, the four types worth knowing about, and the step-by-step process of buying one — from checking your credit to picking up the keys.
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What the DOE Efficient New Homes Program Means for Factory-Built Housing Buyers
The DOE Efficient New Homes program (formerly known as Zero Energy Ready Homes) is a voluntary federal certification that raises the bar for new home construction.
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