Just recently, we explored some of the myths behind the tiny house movement. And many of you had some insightful comments that got me thinking even more. When it comes down to it, this movement highlights different trends and attitudes that have been developing across the globe. But at the same time, reading all your thoughts gave me perspective from the diverse areas we live in.
On that note and now that we’ve dispelled the myths, I thought how, together, we could dive in and capture what’s shaping the tiny house movement. From Southwest Florida to San Francisco, it’s clearly a development that has us re-thinking what we can call “home.” So, without further ado, here are 5 principles about the tiny house movement.
It’s about defining your lifestyle of simplicity
One thing I heard from several of you is how the tiny home lifestyle can be as basic as you need. For some home buyers, that might mean a stripped down, minimalist lifestyle. For others, it might mean a smaller home where they can showcase their elegant decorating sense. Tiny homes allow you to define what simplicity means for your life.
The tiny house movement comes in all shapes and sizes
After all, what’s right for a family of 4 in North Carolina might be totally different from the lifestyle a young professional couple needs in San Diego. And that’s perfectly okay! Just like you can define how you embrace simplicity in your tiny home, you also can choose whether that means an A-frame cabin in the woods or an ultra-modern pre-fab house.
Millennials are especially attracted to the movement
Because the tiny house movement is, at its heart, about learning to live with less for your lifestyle, it also means Millennials are interested in the trend. In fact, all you have to do is ask one question when you talk to a young home buyer to see what I mean. When you ask, “have you heard of the tiny house movement?” you’re almost certain to get a positive response.
You can raise a family in a tiny home
It might seem unimaginable to consider a family of 4 in a small airstream. But because we’ve seen how tiny homes are all about diverse choices and choosing your lifestyle, you can see how there’s nothing wrong with raising a family in a tiny home. In fact, can you believe that this family of 4 made it happen in just about a 200 square foot tiny home!?
It’s really fun to browse the creativity online
Another awesome principle of the tiny house movement is how easy it is to find them online. And it’s not hard to imagine why with examples like that 200 square foot home. The movement is defined by creativity, and people are very eager to share that creativity that is transforming lives everywhere.
But I want to hear more from you. What do you think defines the tiny house movement? What do you love best about it when it comes to real estate?
Terry Records
Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service
Records Results Real Estate 