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  • June 17, 2025

    The Economic Impact of Factory-Built Housing: Jobs, Affordability, and Community Growth

    Factory-built homes don’t just address housing shortages – they’re a catalyst for equitable economic development.
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  • June 12, 2025

    Financing Factory-Built Homes: A Step-by-Step Guide

    This step-by-step guide walks homebuyers through the factory-built home financing process, ensuring they understand how to purchase a home.
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  • June 4, 2025

    Building Wealth with Factory-Built Homes: Long-Term Value & Equity Growth

    Factory-built housing represents an untapped opportunity to help families build long-term wealth through homeownership.
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  • April 9, 2025

    Building for Tomorrow: The Benefits of Energy-Efficient, Climate-Resilient Factory-Built Homes

    The US is facing a housing affordability crisis, but energy-efficient, climate-resilient factory-built homes offer a promising path forward.
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  • February 27, 2025

    5 Common Myths About Factory-Built Homes—And the Truth You Should Know

    Modern factory-built homes are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homebuyers who value quality, affordability, and energy efficiency.
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  • February 27, 2025

    The HUD Code: A Key to High-Quality, Affordable Factory-Built Homes

    If you’re a homebuyer considering a factory-built home or a housing professional seeking innovative affordable housing solutions, understanding the HUD Code is crucial.
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  • February 13, 2025

    Emerging Trends in Factory-Built Housing for 2025

    In 2025, emerging trends such as Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Homes (ZERMH), innovative homebuyer support programs, and advancements in construction technology are shaping the future of factory-built housing and homeownership affordability.
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  • January 29, 2025

    New Year, New Home: Why 2025 Could Be the Perfect Time to Buy a Factory-Built Home

    Factory-built homes offer first-time buyers and families a practical, budget-friendly option for achieving homeownership in 2025.
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  • November 18, 2024

    How Municipalities Can Support Affordable Housing Through Zoning Reform

    Next Step’s guide, Unlocking Manufactured Housing Solutions: How Municipalities Can Drive Growth of Attainable, Sustainable Homeownership Opportunities, provides recommendations for leveraging factory-built housing to address housing shortages.
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  • October 31, 2024

    Unlocking Affordable Homeownership: Freddie Mac’s CHOICEHome Program for Factory-Built Homes

    Freddie Mac’s CHOICEHome® Mortgage is designed to make it easier to finance the purchase of factory-built homes.
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