Home-ownership was once the goal of everyone living in their parents house, and it was obtainable for most folks my parents age with one wage earner in the home. The percentage of Americans who owned their own home hit peak around the same time we had that nasty mortgage crisis, since then it has been all downhill. To obtain a mortgage today, you need 20-30% down which for most young folks simply is not possible.
How much does the average house cost today?
With the average house around $250,000, the barrier to entry is substantial for not only first time buyers but all buyers. However, there are many people turning to some interesting alternatives. We see tiny houses, micro-mobile houses and all types of “conversions”, and by that I mean mobile homes and trucks. Tinyhousetalk.co
Tiny is in the eye of the beholder, and you can quote me on that. While there is not a max square footage for tiny houses, we are talking about 600 sq feet and under, some way under. We have DIY customers that have built tiny houses that were 290 sq ft and we have one over 800, which was more like a camp.
Why are tiny houses so Popular?
Tiny Houses are gaining popularity due to their affordability compared to traditional homes, utilizing innovative design and sustainable materials like Southern Yellow Pine. They provide a direct solution to the high cost of home-ownership while promoting a simpler and more environmentally conscious lifestyle.
How do I get the materials to build a tiny house?
From the only A+ BBB rated Mill Direct option, that ships nationwide direct to homeowners- all of it, from the 2×4’s, floors, walls and windows; to the deck and outdoor materials. Milled to order is not a marketing term for us, we do not mill inventory to sit on shelves waiting to one day be matched up. Our Southern Yellow pine floors are dried and milled, all together, on the same day from the same “trees”! Why does that matter? This process provides a consistent floor which goes together as it should, making installation so much easier.