Why a tiny house might not be as affordable as you think

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Tiny homes - generally defined as any primary dwelling under 500 square feet (the average tiny home is about 225 square feet) - has been a thing for a while now. There are even entire reality TV shows devoted to people finding, building, and buying tiny homes. The concept is often sold on two basic ideas: simplicity and minimalism, as tiny homes require less space and resources and naturally lend themselves to a minimalist lifestyle (because there's no room for a bric-a-brac collection), and cost, as tiny homes are a lot cheaper than more traditional homes.

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