THERE’S a new way to become a homeowner and it doesn’t cost a fortune, as this house from Amazon proves.
Buying a tiny home is the modern way to get a foot on the housing ladder – and it’s much more affordable than going down the traditional homebuying route.
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The price is within reach of first-time buyers and there’s no need for a mortgage.
Downsizers too could find this prefab home fits their needs, while those who want to expand their living space could build the portable house in their back year.
It makes an ideal home office, guest accommodation or garden room and can be customized according to personal taste.
Writing on Amazon the seller states the design is cutting edge:
“The Tiny Home features an innovative foldable prefab luxury villa design, allowing for easy expansion and a modern living space that seamlessly blends elegance and functionality for today’s lifestyle.”
They point out that the price of $9,499 depends on the layout and finish.
There are also different sizes and models available, so it’s worth reaching out before ordering to ensure the product matches individual requirements.
The steel frame building has windows along each side so no matter how you lay out the rooms they will all benefit from natural light.
Go for a one bedroom, one living room, one bathroom version, or have up to three bedrooms, a living space with kitchen and a bathroom.
Installation is quick and the building is waterproof, windproof, and fireproof.
It protects against the sun and is also insulated against the cold, thanks to the rock wool sandwich panels that make up the walls.
What’s more, this tiny home can be dismantled and moved to another site if needed.
This means if you decide to move house, your home goes with you!
GROWING TREND
Tiny homes are definitely coming into their own due to higher living costs and the soaring price of real estate.
The modern tiny home movement is considered to have been founded by Jay Shafer, who built his first version when he was homeless at the end of the 1990s.
What is a tiny home?
Technically, a tiny home is any house measuring under 400 square feet.
Many tiny homes are built on trailers so they can be towed anywhere, and some are converted from old school buses or vans.
Each state has its own rules about tiny homes, but, generally, they are not subject to the same taxes as regular homes.
However, Alaska, Iowa, Louisiana, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, and West Virginia have made tiny homes illegal as permanent dwellings.
Since then the movement has expanded as people look for a simpler way of living.
Moving into a tiny home could also reduce your carbon footprint and because the buildings often use recycled materials in their construction, they’re believed to be more sustainable.
Energy bills, too, may well be reduced.
They could also be an answer to the ongoing national housing shortage.
Realtor.com estimates there’s a shortfall of up to 6.5 million housing units across the US.
One couple who built their tiny home loved it so much they created a tiny home village.
And for those looking for two-story living, this cabin on Amazon costs under $30,000.
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