BUYING a house is usually rather expensive, but thanks to the boom in tiny homes, it could be more affordable than you think.
Home Depot is selling a tiny home kit for $37,999 – and there is also an identical one on Amazon for a whopping $20,000 cheaper.
Amazon has an identical house for over $20,000 cheaper[/caption]
The sleek prefab home features floor-to-ceiliing glass windows and has a modern interior.
You can choose from a customizable 20ft or 40ft design, and choose from up to four bedrooms.
It also comes with a full bathroom and kitchen, which can be designed to suit your needs.
Typically the home takes four to six hours to set up, and it can be unfolded and expanded from a compact space to a larger living area, which can “triple” the original floor space.
The Home Depot tiny home looks perfect for those looking to be close to nature, or to have an extra living space on their home for guests.
However, the very similar Amazon version costs just $17,470, which makes for a remarkable saving.
It is said to be built with “durable” materials, including “weather-resistant steel” and it is insulated with materials like spray foam or rock wool.
While $17,470 is not cheap, it could be a way of getting on the property ladder.
Considering the average house price in the US in 2024 was $510,300, you’d be making a huge saving – and it arrives with the click of a button.
You could also use the home to rent out for some extra cash, or to house visiting friends and family.
TINY HOME TREND
Tiny homes have boomed in popularity in the United States over the past decade, mainly down to affordability and sustainability reasons, and the desire for minimalist living.
They offer a path to homeownership for those unable to afford larger properties or who wish to avoid debt.
Millennials and Generation X are the primary adopters of tiny homes, with the majority of tiny home dwellers being between 30 and 50 years old.
The tiny home market has grown over the past decade, and is projected to reach $23.7 billion by 2026.
The Amazon home has a modern-looking interior – and can have up to four bedrooms[/caption]
MORE TINY HOMES
You can also pick up a tiny home from Amazon, with a $14,780 option featuring three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
There is also a $9,869 Amazon tiny home for those on a more limited budget.
A $8,668 versatile tiny home is also available from Amazon, and can be set up in “three to five minutes.”
And if you require more space, a two story tiny home is currently on sale from Amazon for just $16,500.
A “flat pack” two-story tiny home is available from Walmart for $22,949.
Where to buy a tiny home
THE tiny home phenomenon found new heights as an alternative living solution for consumers concerned with ballooning homebuying costs and sustainability concerns.
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You can buy ‘tiny homes’ online in a few places, including:
- Shop tiny homes at Amazon – shop here
- Shop tiny homes at Walmart – shop here
- Shop tiny home at Wayfair – shop here
- Shop tiny homes at Home Depot – shop here
- Shop tiny homes at Lowe’s – shop here
You can also check out our full tiny home guides here:
