The world of factory-built housing can feel like a maze of overlapping terms, conflicting claims, and wildly different price tags. You’ve probably seen “modular,” “prefab,” “container,” and “manufactured” thrown around interchangeably—but they’re not the same thing. Here’s a straight forward breakdown of each type, how they’re built, priced, and what you're actually buying.

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