Prefab Modular Homes: The Future of Housing

Gone are the days of modular being synonymous with cheap mobile home. Modern-designed modular prefab homes are now synonymous with serious style. And this trend is only set to grow. 
 

HIGH-QUALITY GREEN CONSTRUCTION

If you want to contribute to a healthier future for our planet, prefab is probably the best route you could choose for home construction. 

We build HAVENS in a climate-controlled setting, free of concerns like weather patterns that could (and often do) prolong build time. There's also the benefit of materials not becoming damp and compromised (a problem that could cause homeowners serious trouble in the long-term). Building indoors also means you are in your new home in a matter of weeks, not months!

The methods prefab builders use paired with conscious waste management drastically reduce construction waste.  According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) study, an estimated 8,000 lbs of waste is created from the construction of a 2,000-square foot home. We can do better than that, and prefab proves it. 

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MODERN DESIGN & ECO-EFFICIENCY 

From bamboo flooring to smart cutting-edge automated system technologies and the potential to be net zero, modular prefab builders also tend to be aficionados of sleek design and sustainability. 

Here at HAVEN, we believe that good design makes you happy. We aren't just building a shelter that looks good, we're building a sanctuary that feels good to be in, paying attention to and optimizing every single inch of space and we're full of knowledge about smart sustainable systems for your home. Tired of having a power bill? We can help you get rid of it altogether!

The market will start demanding smarter components in a home. There will have to be a whole suite of components, and they’ll have to be manufactured because the technology in them will demand the precision of a manufacturing site. Conventional construction would be very limited as we move into the digital age, when [we’ll] expect more and more from the performance of our homes.
— Joe Wheeler, Center for Design Research, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Univ.
Contractors and owners that are not embracing modular and off-site fabrication as a significant portion of their business model are going to struggle to survive. By 2025, if a large contractor hasn’t embraced off-site construction for at least 25% of their workload, I wouldn’t expect that company to be in business by 2030.
— Tom Hardiman, executive director at the Modular Building Institute
We’re way behind, and the deficit of housing is growing. We have got to get out of the 19th century.
— Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular

 

A NEW DIRECTION FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS
 

As more and more housing trends point toward a necessary modular prefab future of housing as a practical, beautiful, and sustainable solution to a future here on Earth, developers are beginning to respond!

We're beginning to see interesting developments, quite literally, such as a 7-story apartment building in Manhattan made entirely of prefab homes. 

The Marriott has also hopped on the prefab trend, as the company is currently building its second modular-designed hotel in Oklahoma City. The Marriott’s first prefab hotel resides just outside Sacramento in California, and is evidently the first of many, as the company plans to start constructing around 50 more prefab hotels by the end of this year. These hotels will be easier to construct and more efficient, while simultaneously cutting down on construction waste as well as costs. 
— https://www.curbed.com/2017/5/15/15638374/prefab-houses-hotels-marriott-construction


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7 Real Estate Trends To Look For In 2018

With new technologies in building and energy coming to the forefront, environmental trends catching on, fresh ideas and solutions being generated constantly, and a housing crisis that is finally being predicted to start turning around, it should be an interesting year for real estate in America.

Whether you're a developer, a first-time homebuyer, or simply looking to find a home that makes you happier, it's useful to be informed about what to expect and watch for in the housing market. 

Here are the expert's predictions for 2018 real estate in America. 

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SHORT-TERM RENTALS

2018 will see the continuous upward trend of short-term rental appeal. Tools like Airbnb have made lodging more interesting, giving us all access to home experiences we may otherwise not be able to have. 

Short-term renting gives homeowners a whole new income stream potential, renting their whole home or space in the home. Because Airbnb accesses a global community, rental fees are often three to five times the local and regional market! That's a pretty good return on investment!

Our NEST sub-option was designed with an Airbnb/short-term rental space in mind, offering a separate all-contained living space with appealing modern style. Learn more about how to make your HAVEN pay for itself with short-term renting. 

 

FRACTIONAL INVESTING

Rather than hand over huge sums of money to invest in real estate, many investors are diversifying and relieving themselves of responsibility with fractional investing.

You can go in with other investors or with friends and family you trust to own part of a property rather than the entire property. 

Peer to peer lending and crowdfunding are helping to facilitate this process, assisting new investors to break into the market. 

Real estate remains a smart and promising investment, providing a consistent and reliable stream of income. 

 

INCREASE IN LENDING

Banks have been tight for years, but 2018 will likely see a turnaround in that trend.

Experts predict that in 2018 banks will begin actively pursuing buyers and offering more diverse loan opportunities. 

Homeowners--and especially investment buyers--should see more buying opportunities
 

SMALLER LIVING

One solution for increasing the housing stock--and thereby helping to alleviate the housing crisis--has been the emerging trend of tiny living and mobile living. 

People are becoming more and more interested in genuine fulfillment and are finding that big square footage doesn't correlate with overall life quality

Experts predict this will become more and more of a norm, especially in big cities. 

 

MILLENNIAL BUYERS

"New buyers are millennials," states this recent Forbes article

Most millennials would prefer to live in urban areas, but end up settling into suburban homes (something for developers to keep in mind!). 

What do millennials want in a home?

  • Big kitchens
  • Open floor plans
  • Home offices
  • Energy efficiency
  • New technologies
  • Ideal locations

So basically - a HAVEN ;)
 

COLIVING


Unfortunately, many home-buyers are still struggling with affordability, making coliving a sensible solution.

Some people return to family homes while others live in communal roommate setups. In fact, many startups are popping up to meet this demand with hip shared living spaces. These communal arrangements typically offer each person or couple their own living quarters with the kitchen and living areas being shared with other inhabitants, where social life and a philosophy of community are built in

Our HATCH sub-option caters to this demographic, transforming the extra space in your HAVEN into an extra area for coliving.  A mother-in-law suite, a nursery, a room for returning college grads, millennials hoping to save money for a while, or another coliving setup: we designed the HATCH sub-option to nurture relationships and promote bonding.

 

PREFAB MODULAR HOMES AS A SOLUTION TO THE HOUSING CRISIS

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One solution to the housing crisis is to increase the stock of homes. Prefab modular homes are an excellent response to this economic need with their lower construction costs and faster turnaround time. 

Developers are looking toward smaller, modular, prefab homes to increase housing stock faster with less on-site labor. Estimates show that such units can be delivered to a developer 50% faster than a standard build-out, permitting leasing to begin much sooner! 

Experts predict the demand for modern prefab homes will expand at least 15% annually, reaching over a million by 2020. 

Ready to jump ahead of the crowd and get started on your build?