The Top 10 PREFAB HOMES of 2023!!

[@VRtechman]

My best tip: If your determined to build your home for as cheap as possible, look into Metal Building contractors. Build garage, and while living in that garage build your Zero Emission Home out front! 🤔

[@Danielle-zq7kb]

You stole my idea!

[@fantasticfamily5004]

That’s been my idea also. Being that by selling my home. Looking for lot and doing all my checks yes, including percolating. Then, proceeding lots to do. In the long run, it’ll pay off for itself. Off Grid

[@darlenepreble1550]

Would that be legal in california

[@holybeef7690]

Yup I'm going the same way bought the land last year cleard it now in process in building the garage next year the barnominium in the fall

[@robertryan627]

@@darlenepreble1550 Nobody in the rest of the country understands California. You can sleep in a tent downtown and 💩 in the street but would probably spend years in prison if you lived in this on your own property out of city limits.

[@MarcTerrier]

My therapist can't explain why I'm so fascinated with Prefab but you are my enabler, thank you. I love the corny humor and awesome content, keep it coming!

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha glad to hear! Thanks for watching

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Ditto

[@rustinstardust2094]

I've been wondering lately, if I start up therapy again...will my therapist be pro-tiny house/prefab or anti-tiny house/prefab?

[@irishwolfhoundsofthesouthw7890]

Hi there, do you have any more tips? This is such a great idea!

[@shanelewis617]

​@@KerryTarnow Speaking of therapy! Why would you say that? I can't unsee it now! You look like Alice had a kid with one of the BRADY boys! THANKSALOT!

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

love the commentary not just the content but the humour. i can't help but think that since tiny houses became a real "thing" that the prices have, for most companies, gone up and out of reach of those who originally were looking for a cheaper way to own their own home.

[@jodypalm303]

Very true! The whole reason for a tiny home is so I can AFFORD a home! At prices of $100,000+, I can't afford it.

[@jackbryan5851]

Definitely enjoyed the videos this year. A lot of interesting options. I would really appreciate a video or two on financing options for prefab homes as well as what kind of site prep is needed to actually field one of these and get it ready to live in.

[@Sixxiron]

WORD!

[@Greg_Knight]

Jack - we are nearing the end (FINALLY) of placing a cross-mod home on .6 acres in the Sierra. Cross-mods are modular materials, options, and quality with manufactured restrictions such as size, shape, and process. We purchased during COVID and have had extensive delays due to lack of materials, labor, weather, and permitting delays. Our unit had NONE of these modern looking options available. In fact, no one did for the size we needed (1,500+sq. ft.). Clayton Homes used to have the i-House which we loved, but when we asked our rep, we were told it's no longer available. Our site cost around $70K for the land. Prep of that land to date (grading, compacting, surveying, permits, extra dirt/rock, stub ins for utilities, perimeter foundation, steel, concrete, and blocks for foundation) have come in around $53K. We have another $25-$30K to go for septic, water connection, and electrical. Our unit, with customization, tax, and fees, came in around $177K. The same unit post-COVID is now base priced at over $230K. We signed our contract at just the right time. The real budget killer is in the ground works. It's hard to get solid estimates, many items are not included and end up being added on because they have to be, and labor is an issue. Our lot already had water, electric, and Internet available as well. If you have truly raw land without anything, costs will likely be even more. Of course, ours was challenging being at 7,000 ft. elevation, in a National Scenic Area, and in an extremely remote area with almost zero labor.

[@weenerdoggs]

Your video made my wife and I both happy at the very same time!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@CatCaretakerID]

Kerry, you crack me up. Big fan here - keep up the good and entertaining work. Happy New Year!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear it! Same to you 🙌🏼

[@josephpiskac2781]

Lots of fun we all hope your holidays are joyous!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks! Same to you 🙌🏼

[@BowenOrg]

GREAT WORK KERRY.... MOST APPRECIATED! My wife and i just retired... and we're looking for a prefab/modular home that we can afford and not go broke! You're doing ONE HECK of a lot of research for your channel AND THAT REALLY REALLY HELPS US!!! : ) Keep up the awesome work! Amen Retired, Veteran

[@donaldkenne3776]

Most of these are anything but affordable. They are 2-5x as much as your basic trailer.

[@alexanderpowell1528]

Great stuff. I'd like if you could do an ep on the Australian companies and their offerings- Modscape, Prebuilt, Ecolive, MAAP, Mode Homes, Arkit, Archiblox. Making note of which companies can ship internationally and prices.

[@portodemos3622]

I am making your dreams come true...tapping the like button. I love your prefab videos.

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate it 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@sharoncheff4418]

We are in the market for a prefab to put on our city lot for a rental. I was really excited about the 10 homes you highlighted and immediately pulled up the websites for each. The prices you were quoting have almost doubled. For example, the Holo by Drop Structure is now $130KCAD/$97,500USD. With the ancillary costs necessary to set up the home (permits, foundation, crew...) the $53K was sounding perfect! Really a bummer to see the increase. Just thought you and interested buyers might want to know.

[@AshCupric]

The inflation is totally out of control. Thanks for the heads up, I plan on building a modular home this year. At this point I might be better to rent for a while and see if the market goes back down. Crazy times.

[@dan_hitchman007]

@@AshCupric Every segment of society has been hit with this greed driven inflation. Yes, you heard it right. Inflation, especially this time, is completely artificial.

[@AshCupric]

@@dan_hitchman007 I totally agree with you, Dan. It’s out of control!

[@juanbarberis7192]

USA / Canada = greediness and toxicity. Get out!

[@HouseGuide]

The market will never go down. At least not by much. It is disgusting and scary

[@jesuriv1]

I like his chill disposition when explaining the video, it is sincere but funny. 😄

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@marianl3447]

"The oldest young dude i have ever seen"....That was a perfect comment and my favorite one too....made me smile....thank you--- i needed that today. Love the whole vid too, as always. Thank you so much for this review...it's priceless to have all these covered in one vid and they ARE some of the very best that i had forgotten about or missed. Really appreciate the time that went into this. and the humor...

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it Marian!

[@jjfink3925]

I love you shared the people's comments trying to make fun of you, great video! Stay Strong King!

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you!

[@indigoinarritu6096]

You're hilarious! I loved a couple of them but the Axelhouse Summer House was my favourite. I would love some land and by one. BTW. I fulfilled your dream and tapped the Like button and even subscribed.

[@TheSitruc46]

Another enjoyable tour of prefab homes!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching

[@alanwiddowson9505]

I really like the simple clean style of these buildings and would love to find the ideal place to put one

[@Sixxiron]

The fans would like to know/see the home that Kerry lives in. Give it up Kerry!

[@luishenriquerotermundkreis5849]

great work! One of the best KZbin channels out there!

[@KerryTarnow]

Wow thank you! Appreciate that 🙌🏼

[@marianl3447]

agree

[@magnuscircle]

Kerry: Thanks for the laughs, I enjoy how you take in stride when people (try to) make fun of your hair. They are just jealous, I know I am. Thank you for your channel. I really enjoy your delivery and expertise in the field. I have learned a lot. I was hoping for a best of and viola here it is. I think it would be cool if you developed your web page to extend your information with what the KZbin platform can't offer. For example, menus that categorize prefabs based upon region, price, size, availability, etc. as well as your top choices year by year. Keep it going strong in 2023.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats a great idea Tim, thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@justlookin3]

Thanks for sharing all of our options. Your videos always make me to move!

[@Eclecticphysicalphil]

You always knock it out of the park! I liked #2 better than #1 and was surprised Zennihome didn't make the list, but we all have different tastes. Keep'em coming. It's wonderful to let myself fantasize about someday eventually buying and living in one of these.

[@KerryTarnow]

They were on there but I decided not to do any that were still prototypes... Thanks for watching!

[@ModernJewelryMakers]

@@KerryTarnow thank you!! that was a great decision that I really appreciate!

[@barbaraarvanitis2625]

@@KerryTarnow Hi Terry, I love the Boxvana Abaco and am considering purchasing but the company is in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Any suggestions? Should I peruse with Boxvana or do you know of another modular company who constructs something similar? Barbara

[@ShinLeeChan]

Same here, liked the #2 more than #1.

[@maryrobinson7590]

PreFabulous! Happy Holidays!

[@KerryTarnow]

Same to you 🙌🏼

[@bonnieusa6597]

I built a modular home in the mid 80s, 4 piece 2800 sq ft center hall 2 story colonial. Best $ ever spent. On my land, my foundation, my well/septic. we spent $70k on just the house. All in we were ~$130k. There were not many finishes offered, no tile back then, so we upgraded as we got the $. Now we r retired n considering a move, I would do it again in a heartbeat. The industry has come a long way.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@gantboy2004]

Wow Bonnie any pics? 😍

[@markschmadeke4018]

Two best words in the whole video, "microwaving nachos"! You solved my dilemma of what to make for supper. Thank you. Love your videos. I don't see the resemblance to Alice in the Brady Bunch.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha glad I could help

[@JJones-gw9vy]

Those roast comments cracked me up man. Glad to see you be such a good sport about them. I had a great laugh from the beginning of the video.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha glad to hear! Thanks for watching

[@DwainDwight]

prefab has many plus sides. agree, just the beginning for this industry. huge future

[@KerryTarnow]

Absolutely

[@douglasweedman7718]

Kerry- Of these top choices- which would you buy/work with personally? Thanks! Have enjoyed your channel the last 12+ months!

[@gagardenscapes]

You have shown awesome possibilities. Please show something east of the Mississippi when you can!

[@KerryTarnow]

Coming up!

[@troyscott6580]

Really awesome video. Thank you... oh, and both your hair and your jokes are solid.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha thanks 🙌🏼

[@jenndoe3233]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@KerryTarnow]

Same to you Jenn!

[@tibbar1000]

Your video is great, informative and doesn’t have annoying music playing during the speaking portions. Thanks

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks!

[@Jwookie5]

As I restart my search for an affordable home I knew just where to come. Thanks for the work you do and you really make me chuckle.

[@KerryTarnow]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@444rand]

Great Top 10 list. Boxable still wins but the others are gaining and don’t have the wait time.💜🐬🎄🎶

[@mjpage2398]

Merry Xmas Kerry! Thanks for doing this.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching MJ

[@someoneelse9059]

2:48 given that you use your bedroom the same way I use mine, I hit the thumbs up button.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@aovoonthefarmsouthernillinois]

I did not see your number 10 house before. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Also, thank you for letting us know when a subcontractor has to install the house. This is a deal breaker for me. If you build it, you should install it. I am not paying a separate company to install it. Happy Holidays. Keep the videos coming. You are the King of of your trade.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Appreciate you tuning in. Happy holidays 🙌🏼

[@alpridemore9314]

Thanks Kerry. Just getting into the tiny home system and wanting to invest in these as well. Your video was hugely enlightening and helpful. Much appreciate the effort in putting something this detailed together. Will remain a fan and look forward to more videos.

[@laurihines300]

What a revelation! This is fantastic. Thanks for doing all this research. I’m going to need to watch the video again because there were a lot of good options.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching🙌🏼

[@laurihines300]

Hi Kerry, are you available to consult on best choices for modular homes? I have a 3 acre waterfront parcel on the central Oregon coast, and I have determined the best return on my money right now is building that out versus trying to buy anything else. Would love to get your input on the best home for this site, which is waterfront, steeply sloped and in an old growth forest with a stunning view. Feel free to DM me if this is something that you do. Thanks!

[@westleywest7259]

Excellent round up buckaroo! Thanks!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching!

[@salannegrant6967]

BRILLIANT! MERRY CHRISTMAS KERRY! ALL THE BEST TO YOU IN 2024! 🎄🥂🎄🤶🕊🎄🎅🙏🎄🌹

[@GrantOakes]

Love your channel Kerry. Like button has been tapped!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@craigexsted6530]

🎉❤. Thanks for These Great Innovative Choices and I Love All of Them !!!!! 2023 will be hard pressing to beat this Top 10. You’ve got your work cut out for you ! Know You Won’t Disapoint ! Keep the Unique Humor rolling as Everyone Loves your Talent If there’s one , my gosh. Somethings wrong in their day ! ❤ it !

[@LandNfan]

❤ 40+ year resident of a 1958 vintage National prefab. After 64 years, it’s just as sound as day 1.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats great!

[@MichelleMalsbury]

This is my first time watching your videos. I was pleasantly surprised. Great short segments covering a lot of territory. Thank you.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Michelle, glad to hear you enjoyed it

[@christopherraywood]

Hi Kerry, I am amazed at these homes. We are moving to Maine and are in the process of looking for a lot to build but this is a game changer. It seems a lot of manufacturers are in Europe. Is there a list of North American manufacturers available?

[@werdenhoff]

Just found you and I’m super stoked! Thank you for sharing all of these great companies

[@KerryTarnow]

You are so welcome!

[@tmavin1688]

I just found this channel! I know.. I've been living under a rock! I love the idea of a prefab homes. I went poking around you tube. I found myself laughing out loud at your quirky descriptions. You made my day!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear! Welcome 🙌🏼

[@gracefulkimberella]

First, you did over a hundred videos this year!?!?!? Wow!!! WTG Next: UHM.... pissed!! Yup 👍 Marble competitions, lofty meditation, Twister game room 😂😂😂 Finally: I was pleasantly surprised by your favorite. I thought you were going to pick another one. My top 10 would be very similar. I'm thankful I didn't have to pick! Keep up the fantastic fan based comments!! I absolutely loved this video!!!! 🎉

[@gracefulkimberella]

Oh! And merry Christmas! I've been busy and watched this one late.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching! Thought you might like this one haha 🙃

[@ChefGMoney578]

Thanks for making these videos!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching them 🙌🏼

[@Adrian-uc4ox]

10# & 3# are my picks :) Always been a fan of 10# and the loft on #3 seals the deal for that home plus the foundation. I've also looked at the Supermod home which is priced to sell.

[@HouseGuide]

Yeah, I think I liked number 3 a lot though hard to tell without actually looking at them. Number 3 had the sundeck, loft and foundation. It is also important for me to have independent solar panels. I could have those built in or get a Tesla prefab that comes with solar. If you have any ideas or have made a choice and have a few moments, let me know your ideas on this and what you have chosen.

[@markbeckett3317]

Kerry Love your vids informative to the point When you use the term prefab Do you mean manufactured, modular or some kind of hybrid? Also would be great to start all your vids as to what part of the world the product is available Thanks Keep up the great work Mark

[@Tell_me_something_good]

Dreams can come true. It's a Christmas miracle.👍

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching Lawrence

[@GrandmaBeth2dogs]

like your hair and you made me lough 3 times. also house number one my favorite

[@sarahdee374]

Love your hair!! thanks for your top 10!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🙌🏼

[@sarahdee374]

@@KerryTarnow and I know I would not have the gumption to have a KZbin channel. Folks can just be brutal, yes? You offer us great content and I enjoy the occasional humor. Happy 2023!

[@Transterra55]

Superb video! Hair like a Viking….

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@RoadTripTravel]

Great recap video. Look forward to seeing what you discover in 2023. Happy New Year!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Mike!

[@davej5355]

By far the best video after googling way too much of this today, txs 🙂

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Dave!

[@mary-ellenlett4388]

Great info, thanks Kerry! Love your self effacing sense of humour...#charming

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@goodstuff1237]

Merry Christmas 🎄⛄!!!

[@KerryTarnow]

Same to you Good Stuff!

[@Smiljkod]

Kerry, I think Boxable made this unit for giants; look how small the people are sitting right next to it on the boulder in front of the house! 8:00

[@johncummings9494]

Merry Christmas! Thank you.

[@KerryTarnow]

Same to you John!

[@juleswins3]

All of these homes are beautiful and I’d be happy in any of them, even the 200 square foot models but I just can’t understand why the equivalent of a studio apartment costs as much or more than a 3BR 2B double wide with 5x the space. I’m just too old and too late to the party.

[@vdubz67]

Hi Kerry love your content. One suggestion I would make is when discussing prefab homes to mention whether it's modular or manufactured that's a big line in the sand for most people

[@sonjapollon568]

Isn’t modular also manufactured?🤔

[@vdubz67]

@@sonjapollon568 no -- modular means different parts are built and put together on site. Manufactured means the whole house is built off site. Manufactured homes are lower quality

[@nomehdrider]

Those were so very clever comments on the hair, not cruel, but a little rude. I enjoy the content

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@tourtheworldwithbrandon4763]

We have similar taste I love all of these homes. Looking forward to seeing what next year brings in manufactured homes. Thanks for all you do. Happy Holidays ❤️ ❤️

[@thelipsticknetwork]

Excellent recap! Love Tini!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks! Me too

[@markdcmountp]

Great ideas for perspective tiny home buyers 👍🏼 Thanks for the roundup.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for tuning in

[@IhabFahmy]

Now THAT'S a list!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Glad you like it

[@chelseah763]

I literally love these homes

[@jodyborrelli]

Love your videos, Kerry! This is an inspiration! Have you done a video on the availability of financing for modular homes? If not, you should! That's really the key for a lot of people.

[@KerryTarnow]

Not yet! Great idea. Glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@darrengodbee3435]

Kerry this has been a great year. Thanks to you it’s much better I’d have never found any of these builders without you here you are amazing and greatly appreciated here so keep up your great works here and Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈 🎉❤

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Darren! Same to you 🙌🏼

[@nancydockter4093]

Thank you Kerry. I agree with the comment below about cost. All you featured are beautiful, but (and maybe you have already done this in a past video) a review of less pricy options (yes there is Boxabl) would be appreciated!

[@gidgemo1869]

Great list! Can’t wait to see what 2023 brings. Happy New Year!

[@shipjumper6068]

Finally a few choices that aren’t overpriced.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks SJ

[@shipjumper6068]

@@KerryTarnow no thank you for all the work you put into this channel and letting us know about the choices we have out there. We really appreciate your work sir.

[@michelletothill8551]

Nice to see a Vancouver Island company on your list.

[@KerryTarnow]

100%

[@revelersridge136]

Hoping to add at least one prefab, to the Ridge, preferably a self contained one for the deep deep woods. I do like the first one a lot too.

[@fallbrkgrl]

As always... great video! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas 🎄. And here's to a great new year 🎉 ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Laurie, same to you 🙌🏼

[@cjfredi]

I remember really liking the layout of the Helsinki you featured a few weeks back.

[@edelcleary-campion1148]

Take a look at Taggart Modular homes in Northern Ireland id love to know what you think of them !

[@farhanahmed6822]

Great job 👍 man, keep continue

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@bobbywatts865]

@@KerryTarnow I

[@cbryce9243]

I really liked the liv. Love the high ceilings and the price is right.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@cbryce9243]

@@KerryTarnow Thank YOU for sharing all your videos on affordable housing! One thing I really appreciate about your videos is that you explain everything. I never knew companies did all the work before placing a home on it. I thought I had to find people to do it. All we have to do is find the land to place it on.

[@j.r.r.2185]

Kerry, why the coal in my stockings 😞no Zennihome on this list? LOL, just kidding, nice list. Saw a couple I haven't seen before, i.e. Tini home. Merry Christmas!

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha it was on there but I decided to stick with homes that were being built. Maybe i’ll do top 5 prototypes! Thanks for watching

[@margaretburnham5683]

I love that first house

[@KerryTarnow]

Me too!

[@mrszavaras]

My new favorite KZbin obsession. ❤❤❤

[@VRtechman]

Kerry I like it if you could look into Next Gen Geothermal systems for off the grid living. That space has really been heating in 2022! There are so many Geothermal Startups now, sense the Oil and Drillers have gotten into the industry. 🤔 I am uniquely intrigued! 🧐

[@blackeneddove]

Ok, I’m new to your channel and I have to say I LOVE how you showed the comments that roasted you and got a laugh out of it. It made me LOL 😂 Instant video like! (And I may also subscribe 😉)

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@TheRoidemortetfleur]

I need one with metal curtains/garage doors. That I can close/lock down when I'm gone for a long period of time.

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Awesome, Kerry. Several of these could be converted to stationary houseboats, I bet, for those communities around Seattle, in Oregon, and Sausalito. Do any of them ship to Hawaii and send crews out this way for assembly?

[@TropicalLivingHawaii]

I’d also love to know if any have been shipped to the island of Hawaii

[@idonthavetosay8676]

Keep the jokes coming! Thanks Kerry!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching!

[@kayelle8005]

You are hilarious. I love your sense of humour.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha thank you 🙏🏻

[@buildingdadbod2.0]

I love the small home concept, it makes way more sense than all these million dollar homes with 2 people in them.

[@KerryTarnow]

For sure!

[@simplerefinedliving9285]

Hi Kerry, thoroughly enjoyed your content this year. Definitely keeping my subscription for next year. All the best buddy. BTW are you Canadian or American, definitely hard to pick.......

[@KerryTarnow]

I’m Canadian. Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you’re sticking around

[@RonMombourquette]

Rick Campanelli reference FTW!!! Much Music 4Eva!

[@KerryTarnow]

Hahaha finally! Was wondering if that landed with anyone

[@douglasweedman7718]

Great Choices!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks!

[@MKpixelfan]

Kerry you need a newsletter that reminds us of your posts.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats a good idea 🙌🏼

[@johnmorris6643]

GREAT WORK....just subscribed to the channel, thanks for all the research.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@alexisl4158]

Love this! A great overview and wonderful ideas!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidbarajas12]

Great overview of prefabs. Where would Zennihome be.... like number 12 or ???

[@timwolters1969]

OMG loved them all

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear it!