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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Small Homes Make Big Splash In short sales in meridian idaho!

By Gavin J. King

Many home buyers toward are edging toward a tendency many real estate industry scholars are surprised with; smaller scale and more affordable housing. Architects across the nation are reporting a higher demand for home plans that feature reduced sized homes and the American Institute of Architects reported that fifty nine percent of home builders are building smaller scale homes.

As everyone's IRAs hit the skids in early 2008, so did the demand for larger houses causing a lot of the chaos still being ironed out in the real estate market. With the lack of money came a desire for a smaller scale home that worked and the square footage average dropped by over 300 square feet.

These mini-houses can even be erected using re-used parts from other homes or outbuildings to lower the expense. In some of these "cottages" the wood is salvaged from old barns, deconstructed residences or some other source of materials to accommodate the reduced budget of today's homeowners.

Given that the little homes are much cheaper in value and can still have many of the extravagances of larger homes, you can understand why the trends are pointing up for them.

Some creative California builders even make their small houses versatile enough to fit on either, foundations or wheels. He sells plans for a little under $999 and builds mobile, small homes for around thirty thousands dollars. He relates constructing a small home to tailoring a suit. Each plan has the homeowner in mind and is adapted to fit any specific desire or need they may express. The traditional construction that many small residences have to utilize are space savers like build in cupboards and storage space.

When big businesses like Home Depot and Lowe's get into the business of selling home kits, you know that it is becoming a growing trend.

Given the tendency of people with extra room to accumulate more stuff, the little home size helps many people deal with the materialist nature we all tend to have. Many homeowners are taking those exact thoughts to heart and exchanging their energy "McMansions" for smaller, if not more humble homes.

Many people prefer the modern features of larger residences, but you do not have to go without when you buy a smaller home. They smaller scale residences even feature amenities like claw foot tubs and double door refrigerators for those of us who prefer those appliances. With economy in mind and luxury featured, these home are drawing a higher degree of green buyers too.

Featuring reduced energy costs and lower mortgage payments, smaller homes are really an easy sale. residences that have conventional ceiling heights of about 8 feet have a record of reduced energy costs. Regardless of if the climate is hot or cold the energy efficient traits of smaller houses pay off due to the fact that you are treating a smaller scale volume of air.

Not only can you save on your energy costs but you can also save in regard to the way you use your building lot. With a little portion of your building lot taken up by the building, you can use more of it to grow tomatoes, raise goats or other pets, or any other recreational pursuit you may choose. Putting up that extra concrete pad for a basketball hoop may even be a reality! - 23196

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