5 HUGE Lies About Tiny Homes
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2 роки томуThere are some huge lies about tiny homes spread on social media. They make tiny home living sound inexpensive, glamorous, and easy. In this video we go over the biggest lies about tiny homes as well as speak to a family of 3 currently living in a tiny house and why they are ready to give up owning their tiny home to buy a much bigger dwelling.
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@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
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@stevebrewer3174 2 роки тому
No such thing as Affordable Homes as if anyone thinks that then your dreaming. That Cabin for 2.5mil 🤔 yeah right as how bout show the property taxes where the shoreline as there again any land that touch waterways has to deal with Corp Engineers as here again if people went back to the original land surveys people just might well find out their property lines might not be where suppose be or more or less. Today's GPS lines are not correct!
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
@@stevebrewer3174 that tiny home was an extreme example. It was really the land that made it that much money.
@porkyca329 2 роки тому
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@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
@@porkyca329 are you in California?? I’m going to be there at the end of September for a conference.
@porkyca329 2 роки тому
No not it Ca been out your region for Year's...,I am a native CA person by birth and was raised in CA and lived for many years until I traveled to new adventures......my bloodline is in the south my mom is a alamaba native.......LOL true fact 😂 so you can say that I am a true southern CA native by birth and has a southern bloodline.
@windygulch 2 роки тому
How come it is perfectly acceptable to live in a 300 square foot apartment but not acceptable to live in a 300 square foot detached dwelling?
@calicons3 2 роки тому
Exactly!! People live in RVs and no one mentions it, but convert a bus, and you're under heavy criticism
@hotandsoursoup2664 2 роки тому
They don't want you being able to support yourself.
@toriladybird511 2 роки тому
The point is unless you OWN the land. Its not worth much on resale if anything. Thats the issue plus its finding a place to live.
@jonasojka 2 роки тому
Because it destabilizes the housing market, which is otherwise artificially supported by outdated zoning requirements.
@FlyingMonkies325 2 роки тому
Cos they want to charge people a Mortgage which is essentially paying for your house twice, you already paid for it which was probs how much it cost to build already then they're asking for it again with the Mortgage... most people still don't realize this cos they're lied to saying what they paid was only half but it wasn't lol lies lies... cos if you look at the house your buying which is just a normal sized house and say... it cost 50,000 it probably cost 50k to build but yet they're asking for it again but that should have been it paying that 50k.
@em_barrassed 2 роки тому
Why are there laws against tiny homes? Seems like a way to keep people from living debt free.
@elirien4264 2 роки тому
There are code issues.
@tempgirl00711 2 роки тому
Corporate paying city officials, and everyone getting rich. The city comes up with all this red tape, when comes down to affordable housing options. They do same thing when whenever someone starts growing their own food. Same thing, starts fines, letters threats etc. Anything that helps working people, doesn't earn them money. So make it difficult as possible to shut it all down
@yolandalcheek462 2 роки тому
Bing sister 🥰
@nicolekelly7580906 2 роки тому
You just answered your own question.
@living4thekingdom170 2 роки тому
Ttue
@SilverDiamond 2 роки тому
I stumbled on this video. I have been living in a 220 sq. ft Tiny Home on wheels for 5 years now. I am single and retired and have a dog and cat. I live on the central coast of Oregon. I used to have a 3 bedroom house but sold it to go Tiny. My bills have been cut by 65%. I don't have to pay property taxes on my house because it's on wheels. I only pay for the lot it sits on. I will never go back to big houses. This was the best thing I ever did for myself.
@Dustandfuzz 2 роки тому
My province doesn’t allow you to live in anything on wheels, only in parks it’s allowed. The province wants its taxes. You can live in it temporarily if you are doing so while you are building your house on the same property. Otherwise, no. I think you should be able to do what you want with your own land that you pay taxes on.
@pressxtojason 8 місяців тому
Do you live in a tiny house community? I was looking into places to put our THOW in the Pacific Northwest.
@SilverDiamond 8 місяців тому
@@pressxtojason No, I live in a residential neighborhood. This neighborhood is zoned for everything. Lincoln City, Oregon allows THOW's. Lincoln City was the first city to allow them. Now several cities have followed suit. There are regular stick and mortar houses, manufactured homes, RV's and my Tiny House. To find out if a city allows them, you just need to call the Building and Planning in city hall.
@MegKampen 2 роки тому
It's better than being homeless. I was evicted illegally. We live in a tiny home that is not finished but it's cute, clean and livable. We pay as we build, so we will never be in dept. We are doing most of the building ourselves.
@sorenal9742 Рік тому
Exactly! Happy building to you guys!
@marywegrzyn506 Рік тому
Yay !!! You're doing it !!!! Awesome!!! Don't give up, you are the Creater of your dreams !!!! Hope you achieve your dream n love a very happy, debt free life !!!!!💕
@Amanda-cv7vn Рік тому
I put a 35 foot shed on my parents property and am slowly turning it into a tiny home, we're going to purchase our own property later on
@jasmer6754 Рік тому
The housing market in my area is crazy so a lot of people are living in RVs or tiny homes on relatives' property. But there's also a pretty sizely subset of tiny home owners who are doing it less out of necessity and more as a lifestyle choice. This video is probably aimed more at them.
@amayautumn Рік тому
Blessings to you and your family. Tiny is better than homelessness.
@HEllis-qu5nn 2 роки тому
I think they should make "cottages" like somewhere around 900 to 1200 sq ft. Those are small for a home but actually livable and worth an investment IMO
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
I did a video on cottages in the past and they were SUPER expensive per square foot, cute but pricey. It was alarming.
@HEllis-qu5nn 2 роки тому
@@KristinaSmallhorn They need to build nice quality smaller homes for us professional single/ childless couples. We are the majority now in the USA...
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
@@crowhomestead7552 HOLY COW 🐮 wow!
@fourcatsandagarden 2 роки тому
And cottages would be very popular right now with the sharp rise in cottagecore.
@HEllis-qu5nn 2 роки тому
@@crowhomestead7552 well at least you got a cottage AND 11 acres!!! Lol
@Cleangrowersusa 2 роки тому
Save yourself thousands and build your own. Mine was $13,000.00 my wife and I are free of mortgage or rent.
@Melly16yr10 2 роки тому
Nice going 😊
@dorismimiparker8632 2 роки тому
Absolutely! If i ever have one that will be the plan. Plus you know exactly where all the inner workings, nut and bolts are located!!
@pugsabi 2 роки тому
Congrats. I can't build much more than a sandwich so there would be no way I would be able to do it.
@crystalsparks4453 2 роки тому
That's the way to do it !
@debbiedebbie9473 2 роки тому
Please post the description and pictures
@maxsnell3848 2 роки тому
I wouldn't say any of those are lies, especially "HUGE" lies. They're more just misconceptions people might have.
@SGspecial84 2 роки тому
She's trying to get eyeballs on the video. You don't get this yet? Every youtuber does this.
@maxsnell3848 2 роки тому
@@SGspecial84 I know why she did it, however most of the youtubers I watch, I watch specifically because they don't clickbait.
@chickadeedoodledooo788 2 роки тому
and what the heck is "hugest"?!
@mpacino1224 2 роки тому
Semantics.
@alwaysequal2013 2 роки тому
@@maxsnell3848 exactly
@Luigi13 Рік тому
The couple that you had in this video they did a smart and practical decision buying their tiny home. It served them as a springboard to have their lifestyle in check by eliminating debt, saving money, experiencing an alternative lifestyle and enjoying moving from place to place if they did. Now that they had a baby they can grow from it to a larger place, but it allowed them to structure and plan their future in a controlled manner. Start small and grow incrementally that is a wise move.
@lesleyclaster6878 Рік тому
Ok, it builds up equity to buy land or buy a home in the future. My question is, what do they do with the tiny home they built or bought? They don’t typically appreciate in value. So what does that future look like? If they buy land, they can keep it for an AirBnB or something when they build larger. But not all can do that. If they live in a tiny home park (er, community), they can sell it where it sits I guess. No land value. It really is a new, personalized, take on trailer living. In trailer parks if they can’t rent, buy, or live on parents’ or someone else’s land. At its best, the whole movement is highly personal for creative-thinking individuals.
@peacefulpossum2438 Рік тому
Exactly, starter homes used to be common. Then, in the ‘80s, young people bought McMansions right away. I remember couples being unable to afford living room furniture because their mortgage payment was so high.
@TheGlennweldon 2 роки тому
Real estate agent advising people to buy a larger home? Well I am shocked! Shocked, I tell you!
@alipaz86 2 роки тому
😂😂😂
@traveler65 2 роки тому
Was thinking the same thing. 🤔
@theresacoy9881 2 роки тому
Best comment!! 😅
@junbug1love 2 роки тому
Lol... yeah yeah I hear you but at the same time she's telling the truth though that most of the time tiny homes are more expensive than people realize...
@lulue9422 2 роки тому
Lollollol
@AudraGibson 2 роки тому
She is right about trying to find a place to put the tiny home. This is one of the two biggest reasons I decided against a tiny home when I was considering housing options. Zoning and regulations simply haven’t caught up with this trend in many areas.
@joanies6778 2 роки тому
Same here. So I bought a 105 yr old small home to fix up I stead.
@SouthernBelleSassy 2 роки тому
This is why I decided to go into RV living.
@jamesh497 2 роки тому
Once you remove yourself from City Limits, options are much better. Including far lower taxes!!
@jeannebishop3300 Рік тому
It seems that the tiny homeowners in many of these videos are fortunate enough to park their homes on some else's land. If you want to buy land, if it's affordable, you still have the costs involved in perking, to ensure you can actually live on it, as well as being able to connect to electricity, having a well dug, and digging a sand mound or other means of sewerage and wastewater elimination. Many of the affordable parcels of land I see for sale will need to be partially cleared and have some sort of driveway constructed to access the portion on which I'd want to reside.
@stevenbass732 Рік тому
The problem lies in the fact that most established neighborhoods don't want the POS tiny homes because it detracts from the neighborhood.
@margaretchayka6878 2 роки тому
The whole loft thing is cool, but as you get older and your knees ain't what they used to be, you'll definitely have some issues getting up and down the ladder and crawling into your bedroom on your knees. Ouch.
@emytann7838 2 роки тому
👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂🤟🤟🤟🤟
@loriar1027 2 роки тому
Absolutely! I can't imagine going up and down a ladder in the night for the bathroom!
@cybair9341 2 роки тому
... and how inconvenient to change the bedsheets in such a tight space.
@theresacoy9881 2 роки тому
Yep, my knees are bad so I need my bedroom on the main floor.
@atlaswall2790 2 роки тому
There are many tiny homes with 1st floor bedrooms
@nata3467 2 роки тому
I live in a small 525 square foot 1920s cabin. Yes I am stationary but I easily got a loan, have 200 feet of lake footage etc. Living small is wonderful. Just do your research and plan well .
@tys3rdeye497 2 роки тому
💯 I think that's the issue here, so many ppl don't research enough about what it's like living in a smaller home, especially with kids😂. I have done years of research, and I am still learning new things all the time🤷🏾♂️
@wyntersteele1a 2 роки тому
I think because your cabin has an actual foundation so you are considered permanent property or an actual dwelling.
@lil_Marie_Red Рік тому
I found that banks wont give a loan for anything under 500 sq ft. They wont give one for 400 sq ft. So it has to be a cash buy. Plus it has to be on a real foundation.
@tammybarnes6311 Рік тому
Can u send pix . How long have you lived in over 500 sq ft . . Is it doable for one person
@MustardMade 2 роки тому
Currently building a 400 sq ft tiny house from scratch. The only way it was financially viable was to do all the work myself.
@MustardMade 2 роки тому
Hey Kristina Smallhorn you got an imposter
@melindaperkins8836 2 роки тому
@@MustardMade yea especially when they saying trade with so and so they doing that all over Instagram and pages are getting hacked and those same comments are being posted
@melindaperkins8836 2 роки тому
@@MustardMade oh yea she does this person made the account pretending to be her because her legit account is in bold or something when she responds to you and you see her legit bubble
@eddiewalker7252 2 роки тому
.....sweat equity and uniquely you! Then save 2.5 million for water front vast acreage?!
@kathyohara6658 Рік тому
You won't regret it despite all the negativity posted.
@doctorjoey3 2 роки тому
There is much to be said for Tiny House Living and Living below your means .. Had mine built in 2019 and Never have been Happier ..
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
It’s really the way my grandparents did it and they were happy too. Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.
@melindaperkins8836 2 роки тому
@@KristinaSmallhorn hey you got someone in the comments who made an account pretending to be you and they’re commenting to people giving them false information using your name
@luzquebrilla2824 2 роки тому
Is funny how you are required a certain footage size for the tiny but a one room studio is accepted and expensive
@elainegonzalez563 2 роки тому
Very true especially here in new Jersey and new York makes ni sense.
@wyntersteele1a 2 роки тому
Right. But I think it has something to do with it not being on a foundation so it can't be considered an actual permanent dwelling. It will be looked at as a moveable structure
@jeanettewaverly2590 2 роки тому
A concern I have about tiny homes is the difficulty of accommodating caregivers if/when they are needed. My mother spent her last years in a tiny apartment - probably 400 sq. ft. at the most. When she required all-day care during her final year of life, it was awkward and uncomfortable for everyone involved!
@kristinasmallhorn976 2 роки тому
@@caliopeknows844 signal Application
@CrystalMouse1 2 роки тому
Yup. I use a wheelchair. How the heck do I maneuver in a tiny house???
@CrystalMouse1 2 роки тому
@@caliopeknows844 that's pretty cool 🙂
@hdmm9136 2 роки тому
@@CrystalMouse1 consider maybe a tiny home isn't right for you... They aren't for a lot of people. And customization will only get you so far but it can be done.
@jacopodanglars4836 2 роки тому
@@CrystalMouse1 tiny homes are mostly customizable. customize it according to your spec
@v1c4r10u5 Рік тому
I grew up apartments, in a fishing boat (not a houseboat... a legit, licensed shrimp and prawn fishing boat, which my dad later added on to after he quit fishing) and later after dad left we moved into a trailer, and honestly the thing about tiny homes that really bothers me is it feels like gentrifying the way we had to live when I was growing up to be able to survive. 50k for a tiny house would have been absolutely impossible for my family to afford. It was hard enough for us to find the trailer and a place to put it; the park even had a waiting list. Tiny homes being seen as cute and trendy and instagrammable means builders can charge more, pushing it further and further out of affordable range. Tiny homes being able to be put in some trailer parks mean folks with fifth-wheels and park models who need the affordable place to live are getting pushed and/or priced out. It's making the reality I lived growing up (small space, little privacy, little storage, little permanence, seasonal struggles such as water pipes freezing) into something trendy and jacking up the cost accordingly.
@drsnooz8112 8 місяців тому
You have the makings of an awesome book there. So much more interesting than a middle-class kid who came home to the same house day after day and spent his time playing video games.
@74dartman13 2 роки тому
One thing I noticed on the tiny house shows on tv, is that they never go into much detail about how the home will be supplied with water and what will need to take place to take care of the waste water. It gives the people the idea that they can just go and park it wherever they want to, and everything will be just fine. It doesn't work that way! You need a well or a spring. You'll need a septic system. All that costs money, which can be as much as the tiny house or more!
@taquiyafreeman 2 роки тому
Just like rvs a lot of tiny homes have grey water and black tanks. Or hooks ups if you never plan to be off grid There alternative toilets like the incenolet or natures head compost toilet that are traditionally made for boats that don't need septic or holding tank
@74dartman13 2 роки тому
@@taquiyafreeman ya I know that. You still have to get water some place to fill the tank.🙂
@taquiyafreeman 2 роки тому
Oh i see what you mean. My plan is to catch rain water 🤞🏿
@4globalpeacedotcom 2 роки тому
IF YOU HAVE A COMPOSTING TOILET ALL GRAY WATER CAN BE REDIRECTED NO SEPTIC TANK NEEDED AT ALL!
@74dartman13 2 роки тому
@@4globalpeacedotcom some areas won't let you dump your gray water on the ground. Some places are real strict on that.
@lisak6226 2 роки тому
I bought a 40’ X 8 with 2 slides PMRV that was 6 years old and added on a 23x8 sunroom and put it on our 50 acres of land. It’s never going to be where we live full time but it’s got all the comforts of home. My advice would be to BUY USED, let someone else take the depreciation and work out all the bugs, and you can get exactly what you want for a fraction of the original price.
@melindaperkins8836 2 роки тому
@Kristina Smallhorn you’re legit not the real girl get a life scammer the real woman is has been on here for 4 years you just created your account to pretend to be the real woman 🙄
@justgivemethetruth 2 роки тому
@@melindaperkins8836 Huh?
@emusaurus 2 роки тому
Right?
@tammybagwell1741 2 роки тому
That's what I was going to say. You can buy cheap property at tax sales and buy used from FB marketplace even. Check local codes and put it on a foundation JMO
@streetchurchdc164 Рік тому
This is a solid idea. I've even seen half-built tiny houses for sale by people who started but never finished.
@neelubird Рік тому
Thanks for this. I live in England and could never afford a traditional home so looked into tiny homes. Not enough is said about the potential pitfalls or risks involved. Here a big problem would be finding land to put a home on and also getting planning permission for a tiny home (also I don't know what people do about water supply or trash collection). I wish there was some sort of online forum for discussing that sort of thing and ironing out those details.
@SCLARK2112 6 місяців тому
Do a search for Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport, Tennessee...Randy Jones has a bunch starting at around $20,000 and lots of great videos here on UKposts!
@patbrennan6572 Рік тому
To me a Tiny Home is that box they bury you in when you're all through with living.
@chelly2468 5 місяців тому
Same
@jali276 2 роки тому
The Bush Family in this video no longer lives in their tiny home they sold it and bought a larger home.....wonderful family, love watching their video on YT!
@lestariabadi 2 роки тому
They did plan to move after kids.
@sherrisolomon8673 2 роки тому
Jail276, Is it a larger tiny home or is it a traditional home?
@nancychapin6299 2 роки тому
@@sherrisolomon8673 traditional home.
@emusaurus 2 роки тому
Makes you wonder why they bothered in the first place. They could have just lived in a cheap old caravan for a few years if homeownership was the main goal. A tiny house sets you back further because they cost more and you can never hope to recoup what you put into it, because there’s no land.
@minastirith997 2 роки тому
@@emusaurus they tried to establish a tiny house community fought the city but lost the case and it cost them a lot of money
@raymondjr.1080 2 роки тому
True, a lot of people don't realize that even after purchasing the tiny home, the homeowner still has to pay rent for the lot.
@james5460 2 роки тому
Location is more important than size. I've been happy before in a 400 sf Manhattan apartment. It's all about the location and the ambiance, the size of the house is distinctly secondary. It just has to be appropriately sized for the area and situation.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
TRUE!!
@helenaquin1797 2 роки тому
I've gotten by in very small spaces like 450 sq feet, with a little one. Made hige holiday dinners with minimal counter space.. I see big kitchens and think, 'Just how much pre-prepared (processed) food does this family EAT?'
@lauraigla6319 2 роки тому
This is a great point and relevant for people who want to park their tiny home somewhere remote. Caregivers often won't come out to remote areas. Happened to my grandparents.
@agood1 2 роки тому
@@lauraigla6319 as a caregiver I did not get paid enough to drive way out, and that was where all the clients were. We did nit get paid for the commuting, and only a couple dollars above minimum wage, no benefits. This is common for caregivers.
@Namari12 2 роки тому
Research the state you live in. For example, Maine passed a law this summer that gives tiny houses the same status as any other single-family dwelling in the state. This puts tiny homes on equal footing with traditional residences and subject to the same zoning and code requirements. If a town wants to exclude tiny homes, it has to adopt specific ordinances prohibiting them.
@JohnRay1969 Рік тому
Not just state laws, city ordinances are, oh, I see you mentioned town regulations. Ok.
@vermillion9nelson188 2 роки тому
And something left out that contributes to "hidden" costs is that most tiny homes don't have laundry facilities and it's not cheap to do your own at a commercial laundromat. Plus, the time it takes to do it has to be factored in because your time is worth something. I can't imagine living in a tiny home with a baby. Wow!
@jaye1967 2 роки тому
One option that might be worth consideration is a combine washer/dryer. They are generally small and could be installed under a counter. The only two things to consider is that most have small capacity and they do take a long time tp do a lode. Tiny homes have always stuck me as being a one person living space.
@hdmm9136 2 роки тому
@@jaye1967 so many people don't realize there are alternatives to many things.
@BankruptMonkey 2 роки тому
The laundry plunger homesteader/Amish types use and a kitchen sink are what I used in a dorm and that works fine, and unlike in a laundromat or shared building laundry no one steals your clothes
@roselee4445 2 роки тому
Very true, laundry expensive and nasty
@joanned2402 2 роки тому
This turned out to be the best solution when I spent time traveling in an RV. Worked great.@@BankruptMonkey
@joyceduncan7960 2 роки тому
I'm building a shed house. The home is 14x40 . 560sf. Just finished sheetrock now finishing everything else. Its big enough for me .
@VioletUpton 2 роки тому
Awesome!! 💥👍
@petersachse2717 2 роки тому
That's so much more sensible to do. Well done
@juliachildress2943 2 роки тому
Sounds great. I could be happy in 560 sf. I do want 9 foot ceilings, however.
@fourcatsandagarden 2 роки тому
There are only a handful of tiny homes that managed to get permission to be built in my area, because my city has a lower limit for house sizes like you mentioned. One thats 400sq ft is on the market for $250,000 (which is rather high for the area). And its not even on a nice street, even if it looks pretty cute. Meanwhile I saw a bunch of "land lots" (aka people trying to sell a .1 acre chunk of their backyard) earlier this year that advertised themselves as "perfect for a tiny home!" Loooots of people apparently don't know the city would be very unlikely to allow that. Or are hoping a buyer won't know that.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
If the buyer does their due diligence they will find out pretty quickly that won’t be the case for a tiny home.
@GregMoress Рік тому
@@KristinaSmallhorn First time buyers have no clue that they should/could do 'due diligence' -- Ask me how I know!
@JuneHarriseco 2 роки тому
I lived in a brand new RV and I can tell you it is NOT for long term use. I would have rather live in a tiny house if we didn't have to move so often because California doesn't allow for long term RV parking (no more than six months where I started). When we got mold in the RV (from the shower and drain that were not properly installed), insurance did not cover the cost of our long term hotel stays. We also had to go to an insurance-approved RV repairer (with bad reviews). We were told it would take no more than two weeks to fix. Several months later, we found out they were waiting on a vacuum with a special filter before we can get the RV back! We wasted so much money on such a poor quality build.
@OldBoldGuy 2 роки тому
I just had a small/tiny mobile home priced out for a piece of property I have in California. 492 sq ft @ $91,316.13, so mobile homes themselves are not the reasonable alternative that they once were:( I ended up buying another property with a existing home on it cheaper than just the installation cost of a mobile/tiny home!!!
@agood1 2 роки тому
yep now that it's a fad, and they are using all the normal house standards, they charge more than normal house because it is custom and fancy.
@HJima 10 місяців тому
mobile homes are 200k in my area of CA, its insane. at this point I'll just renovate parents garage into a living space
@iviolanti6836 Рік тому
Thank you for sharing. I can relate, when I was a kid we lived in a travel trailer, not a mobile home, a camper. I went to school during this time and it taught me really how little you need to get along, and more importantly (put away everything and make sure it has a place before you buy it.)
@bedtimebiblechat7152 2 роки тому
I love the fact you give practical info on tiny homes. Other videos show the great look, and never say anything about the down side. So, thank you for the practicality!
@daleley7645 2 роки тому
Whenever someone mentions wanting a tiny home to me, I tell them to find a 200-400 square foot space and use only that space for 2 weeks. I don't know why they look at me like I am nuts!
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
That’s actually great advice. I’m actually going to use that when someone asks me about it.
@kookietherapy9398 2 роки тому
I would shoot myself.
@debicaron6046 2 роки тому
Lol..I live in much smaller than that..love it..I had a 900 sq ft house..it was too big..
@jediknight73 2 роки тому
Me and my autistic son lives in 698 square footage. now those tiny homes like theses are what 50000$ I must be cheap cause that's seems high. Manufactured home are huge at that price?
@doctorjoey3 2 роки тому
Yes Dale Ley, GREAT POINT ..
@URRT 2 роки тому
The first time I hit my head on the ceiling, I would be out of there!
@mtngrl5859 2 роки тому
As a Realtor for the past 30 years, I love your channel! In my county in California ( Santa Cruz County), one can't have a tiny home on a parcel unless there is already an existing home, kind of defeating the idea of affordable housing. However, it can be a good guest unit or place for family to stay when they visit. In my area, a random renting a bedroom out in your home, will generate an extra $1000 month. One of these tiny places, you likely could rent out for $1500 or so a month, so could pay for itself over time.
@cl5470 2 роки тому
I know several people who built tiny homes about 10 years ago when it was super trendy. None of them are still in them and most of them lost money because no one wanted to buy it.
@sew_gal7340 2 роки тому
I opted out of tiny homes and bought a 250k house instead, tiny homes depreciate in value and you want your money to work for you not the other way around
@stefanlaskowski6660 Рік тому
I share a 400 sf apartment with three cats. It's comfortable, but I can't imagine living in such a small place with another human. To me, a tiny home seems the perfect size for a cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway.
@lyndaslocs Рік тому
This couple is so smart. The savings on housing costs will set them up for life.
@mijuajua4820 Рік тому
All I can concentrate on is how precious that cute baby is & how I can’t wait to have another grandbaby one day!😊❤️
@norm5785 2 роки тому
You ate right on point, prospective purchasers need to look really well when considering a tiny home. The cost per sq ft is pretty high. The other possible issue with insurance and what they will pay to to replace it [and it can be as much 50% more]. If it is not built to HUD or Module specs you may have an issue. So glad you covered all these areas.
@rohtati1020 2 роки тому
Thanks for the information, no wonder almost all the "tiny" homes owners/yters refuse to answer all the very important issues and they keep you busy talking about their home specifications only. Thank you 🌹
@TheAyeAye1 Рік тому
I lived in a Tiny house before there was the description "Tiny House". It was a long time ago. It was 8 by 20 feet and cost less than $800. It wasn't great but it was better than living in my car for several years.
@beverlycass1840 2 роки тому
I would buy that cabin and land in a heartbeat.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Me too!! That’s the dream.
@kookietherapy9398 2 роки тому
Where????
@anitajinfla9762 2 роки тому
Exactly.. You could build a few more away from the main home. Or build a cute bigger cabin home. And then enjoy that land and views! 😊
@debicaron6046 2 роки тому
I loved it..how far to groceries. If its more than 40 mins..its a deal breaker
@lemongrass3945 2 роки тому
@@debicaron6046 why? Grow your own vegetables and hunt. Most of the food we buy in a supermarket is very over processed. Sure I eat it all the time but if I could grow my own and hunt I would
@dorismimiparker8632 2 роки тому
That couple is Living Tiny with the Bushes!! Now The Bush Family!! I love their channel and have followed their journey!! Perfect couple to interview!! They are a wealth of information and encouragement!!!
@kristinasmaiihorn.6898 2 роки тому
Thanks for your feedback, I have something real big I would love to introduce you to. T.e.x.t. m.e.
@qmnnvrdyz8965 2 роки тому
Seems like on the tiny home channels I watch, the owner has either built it themselves, and/or enlisted family and friends to help.
@angelathevegan2431 2 роки тому
Great video,, Kristina!! I used to work for a tiny home builder. 21st mortgage also does tiny home loans. However, the interest rate is higher than a mortgage rate. Lot leases can be expensive too. I've seen lot leases from $300 - $1000 monthly. People get a reasonable price on their tiny home, then they don't factor in the lot lease. Also, some communities have strict by laws which prevent you from doing some things in the property. Cities and municipalities sometimes forbid off grid homes or homes below a certain square footage. For the money, I believe I would purchase a single wide on my own land. You get a lot more house and the square footage price is much cheaper.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Thank you for sharing that. I know that 21 st mortgage can have pretty high interest rates.
@angelathevegan2431 2 роки тому
@@KristinaSmallhorn I think they border on ridiculous and take advantage of low income customers. Also, I agree with you in that there is a housing crisis. I feel like people wouldn't be purchasing or building tiny houses if we had affordable small homes in this country.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
@@angelathevegan2431 I have seen predatory lending happening with low income families more than any type of home buyers. It disgusts me too.
@angelathevegan2431 2 роки тому
@@KristinaSmallhorn it's bad enough they are low income, these predatory lenders make it worse by charging more money to people already stretched to the limit.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 2 роки тому
@@angelathevegan2431 Often due to bad credit. People are shocked when they can't get a 400k house with 400 FICO score and working at Wal*mart for minimum.
@elizabethbello971 2 роки тому
Kristina, I want to thank you for your professionalism and for your dedication in your field, taking the time to inform the public and viewers like me of what it takes to live in a tiny house. I for one have been contemplating on purchasing one but, I was not aware of these topics that you spoke about. Once again thank you for your informative videos.
@TheeSecondSon Рік тому
I can’t stress enough… LEARN TO BUILD YOURSELF. What may cost them $50,000 will cost you $20,000-$25,000 if not less. You’re paying mostly for the labor and workers cost not the actually cost it took to build the tiny home . Although I know learning to build yourself is not practical for anyone MOST people can do it they just don’t wanna put in the time it takes to learn it .
@flon57 2 роки тому
I've seen dozens of beautiful tiny homes for under $30,000 a lot from reclaimed wood
@diananoonen2262 Рік тому
Lloyds of London was the first ever insurance company. It was founded 336 years ago in London England! They wrote the book and laws on how to spread risk and how to insure the insurer! Facinating history.
@j9keystone806 2 роки тому
Yeah, you're somewhat wrong on RV parks for long term, there are lots throughout the country. We were in one for $375/month that included all utilities including a premium cable package. It's all about research for those as well as the insurance.
@margaretkinnaman8585 Рік тому
And the lot owners can raise your rent with 30-60 days notice to double or even triple the original price and they do it all the time. I have a friend whos lot rent went from $400 to $1100 a month in the span of 2 years....
@morninglynn6281 Рік тому
this also doesn't consider that most lots only allow the newest rvs and if it's not brand new and in perfect condition, you're turned away
@RedHeadAgent 2 роки тому
another great video! One thing that we should keep in mind that a kitchens & bathrooms cost the same whether it is a big home or tiny home. Meaning that the infrastructure of these two necessary rooms can cost a lot not matter the space; a toilet, sink, refrigerator, stove cost the same and sometimes more for smaller spaces. So if you spend $10,000 on a kitchen built in 30 sq ft space vs. a $10,000 kitchen built in a 200 sq ft space the price/sq ft will be higher in the tiny home.
@pixibelle3282 2 роки тому
This is how I see it too. There is a lot more timber per square metre in a tiny home than a larger home. I think I'd prefer to live in a small home rather then cramped in a tiny home. In fact I am living in a small duplex home. We wouldn't want less floor space.
@travellingslim Рік тому
Perhaps you may not have actually seen a tiny home. It all depends on the owner's choices. You can do it all for basically free, a few hundred bucks, or go all-out with a fancy design with latest and greatest fancy residential appliances like stoves that have wifi, weather, 4g cell signal, yadda yadda, and hire someone to do it. The last option probably will cost as much as a traditional home, sure, but the spectrum varies immensely especially with tiny homes and should not be generalized. You'd be surprised how many people create these rooms by heading down to the scrapyard, finding old but working appliances, reclaimed wood, etc., and do everything themselves with the only cost being some time and throwing a few bucks to the scrapyard owner.
@trukells777 2 роки тому
Went to a Tiny Home Festival here in Colorado last weekend-they were pretty expensive. I saw plans for one I thought would be great for me & they want $250K!!! Can’t buy anything here in the Denver area for that but that seems just crazy.
@Dustandfuzz 2 роки тому
Retired and getting a tiny home. Sold my house. 960 sq.ft. was too big. I hate all the floor space. I want cozy and minimal cleaning. I want in floor heating since it will be on a slab. I’ll remember to ask if it’s up to modular home standards as I’ll be living in it as a principal residence. Even mobile homes are way up. They are $200,000 plus tax! A tiny home is half that or less. Old ones have more than doubled from when they were bought. So much for depreciation! Houses are even more ridiculously priced and most people can’t afford them. Tiny home for me but not everyone likes a small place.
@susanfudge1737 2 роки тому
I bought an 1100 sq ft home at 23 after my first year teaching. Needed some updating and yard work and I had 2 roommates to pay my mortgage. Was a much better decision, including being more environmentally friendly than tiny trailers.
@dalebishop2632 2 роки тому
Always informative. Have been living in 400 sq ft for nearly 3 years. It has a lot of pros and a few cons. Yes, I would do it again.
@kristinasmallhorn976 2 роки тому
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@MHC-1 2 роки тому
I love your channel, it's practical and realistic about tiny homes, and gives facts to make better decisions about tiny homes.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Thank You 😊
@lorijones9579 2 роки тому
What a relief. I thought your 5 big lies were going to discourage me from considering getting a tiny home.
@NormanF62 2 роки тому
Nothing is cheap about a tiny home from the construction cost, to the land it sits on, to mobility issues, insurance and lifestyle considerations. They all add up. Lots of people understandably want to pursue a debt-free lifestyle but its easier said than done. So do your homework before you consider buying and moving into your first tiny home.
@jarenfromvenus Рік тому
This is America. Nothing is cheap about ANY home.
@smarke76 2 роки тому
I think the biggest issue is land. In most cases the land is more valuable than the actual structure.
@kristinasmallhorn976 2 роки тому
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@4islandbeauty 2 роки тому
Oh my goodness I remember following this couple yrs ago. So great to see they have a beautiful addition to the family. I feel this is wisest decision for some of us millennials especially with the cost of housing in certain states esp here in California.
@teeada6858 2 роки тому
This was very informative. Thank you!!
@mjgibbs3750 2 роки тому
Thank you for all the great info you provide in your videos.
@davenooner2142 2 роки тому
We built our own house at 384 square feet and have a great warm in the winter and cool in the summer house. Just two of us with a full bath and queen size bed. Cost $15.6 dollars per sq. ft. That's right. and I built it in 3 months by myself. My wife helped here and there like putting up roof trusses I made, and some help on drywall. Going on five years living in it now. We are happy. We did just upgrade the siding to vinyl from the T111 we had from the start. Full 2x4 construction just like any other house.
@johnlansing2902 2 роки тому
Again your information provides a much needed education. Thank you.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Thank you.
@CompassionateVitality 2 роки тому
Thank you for the info. You answered so many of my questions.
@ProfessorOzone Рік тому
Neighbor bought a 38' RV for $70,000. It expanded out into something the size of my first apartment. It had granite counter tops, 2 bathrooms and leather couches. This thing was awesome, plus he didn't have to tow it everywhere. I don't really understand this tiny home fad. I prefer MORE space, but to each his own, I guess.
@kathyann9643 Рік тому
Build quality of rv's is the problem. They often start falling apart with full-time living after a number of years. I would rather have less space in well built structure.
@CollinMichael 2 роки тому
You should do a video on barndomminiums! I feel like it might be a middle ground where you can build a tiny-ish home without it costing an arm and a leg. :)
@CasaDuroTinyHome 2 роки тому
This is all very accurate information! Echoing a lot of things I touched on in my videos. I don't know if I'd call these LIES though, they are just things the TH community doesn't talk about on social media. The algorithm prefers the dreamy content & slow-mo b-roll, instead of the practical advice & details. I paid roughly $83,000 USD for my Tiny House (which is not luxurious by any means), and I pay around $550 USD per month for my parking space in a trailer park in Canada.
@sunnydays6067 2 роки тому
THANK You for your honesty 😌
@merrywriterb7811 2 роки тому
I live in a tiny, two bedroom, 600 sq ft and hate it. I notice that I get much less exercise during the day just moving around from room to room. My other house had stairs to the bedroom and office and that gave me exercise. Go outside, of course, but many days that is not an option. Everything is too cramped and constantly moving things to get other things is annoying.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 2 роки тому
Maybe you just have way too much stuff. I have 900sf and there's rooms I barely use at all.
@dawnreneegmail 2 роки тому
I appreciate your candor as where else are we to get this information? My brain is wired to think that greener grass over there surely is the answer. Family frankness was entertaining too in an informative way, brava! Sometimes we just have to make our mistakes and live with ‘em. In my case, latest remodel? Onyx countertops 😂
@75OldsNinetyEight 2 роки тому
One thing about single or double wide mobile homes, your can order the highest wind zone rating regardless of where you live for just a few more $k. Many more fasteners and tie downs.
@garthrichert5256 2 роки тому
Very nice of you to tell us these things. Thanks.
@gsmith4502 2 роки тому
Thanks for the useful info about financing, insurance and quality standards!😉
@MetoNour 2 роки тому
I'm not American nor living in a tiny house, but from following this movement from the start, I can tell you that it seems that everything changes its original purpose when it arrives in the US! I mean Tiny House Movement is about decluttering your life, getting rid of the materialistic needs & living close to nature. It's about having better bonds with family, it's not for people who are not ready to get rid of their shopping habits or thinking that they should buy a ready-made house! It's for creative people & minimalists. Of course, this's not for everyone & it's not a cheaper alternative if you decided to buy it from a company to make sure it has all the luxurious equipment! The only way to have a cheap tiny house is by doing it by yourself! The real tiny house movement in my opinion exists only in Newzealand, but in the US it's only another fantasy & a new trend being sold by some companies that need to make money by advertising a new idea!
@anitajinfla9762 2 роки тому
Great information.... Thanks for sharing
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Thank you for commenting. :)
@susanwills4723 Рік тому
I found your video very informative. So people can be informed better and know upfront what there in for. 🥰🥰🥰love from Australia
@kellykeefe3610 2 роки тому
In regard to resale: I work where "tiny" Homes are sold and rented. These are called "park models" (This is Florida) and they are 500 square feet dwellings. The flooring, fittings, plumbing, cabinets ect. are very poorly made and cheap. These units sell for 60 to 80 thousand dollars. To tell you the truth, I was surprised at how poor the resale value was. A unit that was about 8 years old-sold for half its original $60,000 price. Lot rents are high as well, approximately $800.00 per month. Also- Florida is very strict about lower siding and anchor points due to storms. Keep in mind storage is a huge issue as well. However, for $30,000 you can have a spot in Florida, and some wonderful winter weather!
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 2 роки тому
Since you'll never make the money back, just rent it and buy the land. Lol
@KandeShack 2 роки тому
Looking to get a tiny home when I retire next year. Paying cash up to $85,000 is my budget. The problem is I’m going to Washington and the cost of land is expensive! It’s been my dream to be closer to family.
@FloridaGirl- 2 роки тому
And be sure to check the codes in the city you are buying in! I know where I live. Code is 1,000’ minimum. Tiny houses are allowed in RV parks for full timers. But you can’t live full time even on property for more then 6 months I think it is. (In an RV or tiny home). So be sure to check that out BEFORE you buy any land anywhere!! 👍
@melindaperkins8836 2 роки тому
@@kristinasmallhorn976 imposter
@Well_possibly 2 роки тому
@@melindaperkins8836 Yeah, several scammers appear to be using Kristina Smallhorn's name, asking to be contacted.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 2 роки тому
@@FloridaGirl- There's always a go-around. Just find the loophole.
@cheri6174 2 роки тому
People seem to forget they need electricity and water. Hey forget our in land that does not exist. Land is expensive. You can’t just plop a home down without some type of foundation. I have seen many buy these and went to hookup to the city water or electricity and found out there isn’t any. Insurance is another thing You won’t get anything any thing other than RV insurance. Contents only. They won’t insure the building. We built a log home and unless we had a certified builder , you can’t get insurance either.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Did you check with progressive or Llyod’s of London.
@cheri6174 2 роки тому
@@KristinaSmallhorn do you mean for insurance? There are only two companies in so cal that will insure mobile homes This began this Jan when renewals were beginning. When I went to renew they told me it could be anywhere from a 15% - 35% increase. Progressive who I am very familiar with will do RVs and boats but not tiny houses or mobile home. They will send it out to an underwriter of other companies that will associate with big companies. I.e. I use USAA, they partner with progressive for RV and boats
@willseattle8368 Рік тому
Water and sewer hookups are hard to get in many places like most of California
@cheri6174 Рік тому
@@willseattle8368 thank goodness for Kristina. Most tiny house companies show all the affordability and then people find out there are stuck.
@rhondae8222 2 роки тому
Hi, Kristina Smallhorn. I appreciate all of your videos on realestate. They are all extraordinarily helpful. Thank you for all that you do to inform those of us, who are seeking to buy realestate, of all the pros and cons involved and what to lookout for 🙂👍
@jnova3328 2 роки тому
11/5/2021 - Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. The information you provided is extremely important!
@elizabethvazquez2281 2 роки тому
I appreciate you giving the real facts information by information peace and not letting people think that it’s so easy for people to get a tiny home even if it’s a one person home.
@Deano6571 2 роки тому
Try looking at Incredible Tiny Homes based in Texas, they hand build a tiny home with a fitted kitchen full bathroom, water heater and mini split air/heating for $25,000!!! They are well built and beautiful
@bruindoc9084 2 роки тому
Excellent and informative video, thank you! Liked and subscribed.
@carolyneverett762 Рік тому
Beautiful family…best of luck going forward!
@LucysVanAndale 2 роки тому
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my tinyhome. And yes, getting a loan is tricky.
@Me-wk3ix Рік тому
I think tiny homes are the way to go right now for a lot of people. A lot of them are actually pretty luxurious depending on what you do with them. This was great information for things to think about.
@Myriako Рік тому
Thank you for this video! 😀💐
@martharash3987 2 роки тому
Thank you so much for the truth about what it takes to live in a tiny home. Most sites makes it look easy but it's not.
@KristinaSmallhorn 2 роки тому
Thank you for watching.
@truenorth2977 2 роки тому
We have lots of "tiny homes" in Maine. They're called "cottages". Some are insulated for year round living. Most have bathrooms. Way out in the woods they have outhouses but more available acreage. Coastal cottages are costly if you can see even a tiny glimpse of that Atlantic Ocean.
@Kelly_Ben 2 роки тому
You just described my dream! I'm a New Englander who wants a cottage on a quiet piece of rocky cold beach way up in Maine. Guess I need to save more... lol
@jklfds85 2 роки тому
The entire state of Maine is tiny, that's why all the houses are tiny there. If they built the way California or Texas do, the entire state of Maine would have only 5-10 residents. 😃
@truenorth2977 2 роки тому
@@jklfds85 Only referring to cottages, camps, and cabins. Maine is open to visitors, come check it out. July, August, and September are the best months for sailing. It's a beautiful state!
@truenorth2977 2 роки тому
@@Kelly_Ben That's the dream! Hope you make it!
@Kelly_Ben 2 роки тому
@@jklfds85 ummm... are you thinking Maryland?? Because Maine is quite large! 😆
@jcr1382 Рік тому
Thank you for the information, it’s appreciated.
@angelacraw2907 Рік тому
This video is really helpful thanks for posting. Not sure the title of the video does the wealth of knowledge in the video justice, but great content anyhow.
@annstillwell730 2 роки тому
I have a 900 square ft condo that is plenty big. I lived in a 340 sq ft studio back in the day. The house I grew up from 1903 was only 800sq ft and one bathroom for 5 people. To this day it's still a great luxury to have my own bathroom and not to have to share a closet with 3 other people. Space is what you make it.
@kristinasmaiihorn.6898 2 роки тому
Thanks for your feedback, would you love to join my earning boost sector? T.e.x.t. m.e.
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@tolowreading6807 2 роки тому
Saw an article about Boxable, reminded me of that episode of yours. Think I’ll watch it again.
@secretbunnyninja 2 роки тому
Thanks for covering this
@franny5059 2 роки тому
Just found your site, love it & subscribed
@edgarsmith4507 2 роки тому
What people are willing to pay depends on what they like and are looking for.
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