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A one-story model home on display at the Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 10.

A one-story model home on display at the Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 10.

Photographer: Tom Brenner/Bloomberg

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In many respects, the Pegasus is what you’d expect from an entry-level model home. Modest in size at 1,035 square feet, it has two bedrooms and two baths — one even has double vanity sinks. The kitchen is appointed with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and a farm-style sink. A breakfast bar with windows facing out onto the front porch will no doubt serve as the social hub of the home.

One feature distinguishes this house: It was made in a factory.

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