“This project” refers to a family compound composed of four modular buildings—three houses and a shared gym/office/workshop—strategically sited on a deep, single-family infill lot in a central city ...

But a custom build from the ground up isn't your only option. Modular homes can be the right choice for some future homeowners—and they've come a long way from the mobile homes of decades past.

Still, having fewer custom options doesn’t always speed things along. Quality Concerns: “In theory, manufactured homes should be faster and cheaper even if you may not have as many ...

Ann Arbor residents looking to combine the charm of custom homeownership with the efficiency of prefab construction now have a game-changing option.