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Earth-Sheltered Hobbit Home That Appears To Sink Into the Ground in Massachusetts Is Listed for Just $450K

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Earth-Sheltered Hobbit Home That Appears To Sink Into the Ground in Massachusetts Is Listed for Just $450K

An intriguing earth-sheltered hobbit home that looks as if it has been partly swallowed by the ground around it has hit the market in Massachusetts for the incredibly affordable price of $450,000. At first glance, you could be forgiven for missing the unique Hanson abode, which blends so seamlessly into its natural surroundings. But upon … Read more

Modular Home Construction Gains Ground as Homebuilders Seek Speed, Scale, and Savings

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Modular Home Construction Gains Ground as Homebuilders Seek Speed, Scale, and Savings

In an effort to build more and build fast, off-site construction is gaining traction as developers seek to speed up production while maintaining quality and controlling costs. Villa, a California-based leader in factory-built housing, is proving just how far the model can scale. “There are a number of challenges when doing modular homebuilding,” says Sean … Read more