Living large in small spaces

Living large in small spaces

A few years ago when I was working on a book, “ Upscale Downsizing,” for Country Living Magazine, it became obvious that a small house could be extremely liberating. Former owners of large homes who downsized to smaller spaces agreed…

Affordability is Driving Interest in Smaller Homes – tEDmag

Townhomes are also becoming increasingly popular, comprising a record 17% of the single-family market.

Why Americans Are Leaning Toward Smaller Homes

Not all new homes are big homes The classic picture of a big home with a white picket fence and a sprawling yard may be a thing of the past. The American dream of owning a home lives on, but it’s taking on a different face, as many home buyers are increasingly thinking smaller. What’s behind the growing desire for smaller homes? The Changing Face of the American Dream Not surprisingly, cost is a major driver of the trend toward smaller homes. Sm…

Can small homes fix our big housing problem? | Architecture & Design

Finding a new home is never, ever, easy no matter the reason behind the move; young people looking for independence, mature people looking to scale down (while still being able to live it up) and of course the need for aged care and housing for older Australians.

There is a growing interest in micro-apartments. Such a trend may be a response to rising real estate prices and the preferences of people looking for cheaper premises in cities.