There's a new way to become a homeowner that doesn't cost a fortune, as this home from Amazon proves.
Buying a tiny house is the modern way to get your foot on the housing ladder – and it's much less expensive than going the traditional homebuying route.
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The price is affordable for first time buyers and there is no mortgage required.
Downsizers can also find that this prefabricated home suits their needs, while those who want to expand their living space can build the portable home in their backyard.
It makes an ideal home office, guest accommodation or garden room and can be customized to personal taste.
The seller on Amazon writes that the design is sophisticated:
“The Tiny Home features an innovative foldable luxury villa design, allowing for easy expansion and a modern living space that seamlessly blends elegance and practicality for today's lifestyle.”
They point out that the price of $9,499 depends on the design and finish.
Various sizes and models are also available, so it is worth contacting us before ordering to ensure the product matches your individual requirements.
The steel-framed building has windows on each side, so no matter how you plan the rooms, they will all benefit from natural light.
Choose one bedroom, one living room, and one bathroom, or up to three bedrooms, one living space with a kitchen and bathroom.
Installation is quick and the building is water, wind and fire resistant.
It protects from the sun's rays and is also insulated against the cold, thanks to the rockwool sandwich panels that make up the walls.
Moreover, this tiny house can be disassembled and moved to another location if necessary.
This means that if you decide to move from one home to another, your home will go with you!
Growing trend
Tiny homes have certainly become independent due to the rising costs of living and rising property prices.
The modern tiny house movement is thought to have been founded by Jay Schaefer, who built his first version while he was homeless at the end of the 1990s.
What is a tiny house?
Technically, a tiny house is any home that is less than 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 minivans.
Each state has its own rules about tiny homes, but they generally aren't 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 houses illegal as permanent residences.
Since then the movement has expanded as people search for a simpler way to live.
Moving into a tiny house can also reduce your carbon footprint, and because buildings often use recycled materials in their construction, they are thought to be more sustainable.
Your energy bills may also go down.
It could also be a solution to the ongoing national housing shortage.
Realtor.com estimates there is a shortfall of 6.5 million housing units across the United States.
One couple who built their tiny house loved it so much that they created a tiny house village.
And for those looking for double-decker living, this cabin on Amazon costs less than $30,000.
