This article by Yuqing Pan for Realtor.com covers the Strange Allure of Tiny Homes (Explained) with interesting visual data using infographics.
Is tiny the new big? Well, sort of, but not quite.
So is everyone going small? Quick answer: No! In fact, overall, the size of American homes has climbed drastically. The average new home hit 2,600 square feet in 2013, an all-time high that surpassed even the housing bubble years, according to CNN. Still, our data show that most consumers are looking for something more modest. Homes between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet get the most views on realtor.com®
Are tiny houses popular? According to Google Trends searches, yes. Right now, they’re about as popular as they’ve ever been. But why? It stems down to becoming a homeowner and enjoying a life without a mortgage.
Why More People Than Ever Want to Live in Tiny Houses
