Friday, September 4, 2015

Tiny Houses Create Expanding Niche

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, August 27, 2015


Whether it's for a starter home or a second home, some buyers take the idea of a "little place of their own" seriously — looking for entire houses that may be smaller than some living rooms. Five of the most interesting tiny houses were recently featured by housing news site Curbed.com.
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The five featured build-to-order homes — many of which come on wheels — range in size from a cozy 140 square feet to an expansive 269 square feet. The colorful Toy Box Tiny House, for example, can be had for as little as $35,000 and features a "sliding glass door, built-in planters, reconfigurable storage/seating cubes, floating cabinet for cooking ingredients, [and a] loft big enough for a king-size bed," reports Curbed's Jenny Xie.
Because of the tight space of these floor plans, most units come with at least some custom amenities. But if your buyers want even more minimalism, Monarch Tiny Homes can supply a 170-square-foot "half and half" for only $22,000 with no interior furnishings. The structure, says Xie, includes "plywood flooring, recycled siding, self-contained composting toilet, LED lighting, [and] mostly bare interiors ready for your own vision."
And those wanting a tiny home with serious elbow room can investigate customizable options from Tiny Heirloom Homes. Options include "personalized exterior and interior design choices," and the base model includes "granite countertops, real-wood or bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, [and a] washer/dryer combo."
See the other tiny homes with photos and details of their options at Curbed.com.
Source: "5 Impressive Tiny Houses You Can Order Right Now," Curbed.com

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