In the world today there are many people who cannot afford a house of their own. Well, this is not strictly true anymore since there are prefabricated houses available on the market today that are well within reach of most of us. Indeed, so within reach are they that some people use them as an overflow space for the kids or for visitors. Modular homes are available in many shapes and forms these days and can even be designed to fit the needs of the individual to some degree. A modular home is the perfect place too to start a great business from if so desired. These small houses, and not so small in some instances, are made from the latest materials available and come complete with all kinds of fittings included. All it takes is to have someone who is handy with a wrench and screw driver and the whole place can be set up in just a couple of days.

So popular are they becoming that even supermarkets are beginning to sell them too! Indeed, once the design and the size have been determined, these little beauties arrive on the back of a truck in flat pack form. It is much like building furniture from flat packs; these houses go up according to a plan too so there is no need to get in contractors. However, if the buyer feels the need, they can get someone else to do it and even the company will send along their own men if necessary.

Those who want to keep things ‘green’ can also opt to have a house built with only environmentally sound materials. None of the materials in these houses will affect the environment at all so this is a great way to show the kids how to have what they want without destroying the earth at the same time.

The uses that these houses are put to are as varied as the designs that they are available in. Not only will they house different businesses, they will also be used for guest houses, holiday houses and anything else where extra rooms are needed. Indeed, some people will buy more than one and set them up as weekend retreats so that they can bring in extra cash to the family budget. The beauty of them is that they can be used by the family whenever it is necessary. Imagine one of these being used in the yard next to the pool as a changing rooms or sleep over house for the teenage kids? All are possible as long as the right size is chosen.

The cost of these houses is well within the scope of those who own their own houses for sure since they are often around the ten thousand dollar mark. Getting a loan should not be so difficult for this kind of building and it will add some value to the property anyway. What better way to add value to a house that is already in existence?

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter has noticed an increase of modular homes being built because of their low-cost. He and his wife are considering a modular home to use as a vacation home.

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