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Manufactured Housing Seen as Key to Tackling Housing Shortage

Manufactured Housing Seen as Key to Tackling Housing Shortage

Manufactured housing has increasingly been recognized as an important solution to the nation’s ongoing housing affordability challenges. With rising home prices making traditional single-family homes unattainable for many Americans, manufactured housing has emerged as a more affordable alternative. As housing markets continue to be under pressure, policymakers are turning their attention to manufactured homes to provide a viable and more accessible path to homeownership. The Affordable HOMES Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month, represents a significant step in this direction. The bill aims to streamline the regulatory processes involved in the construction of manufactured homes, helping to reduce the costs associated with development. While the legislation has yet to be passed by the Senate, its potential to reduce financial barriers to homeownership is already gaining attention in Washington. The Affordable HOMES Act is only the latest initiative in a growing push to address the nation’s