You guys are so awesome at this. Thanks for taking your time so I could show off Escalante Village.

@@sandrabrooks1478 thanks for being such a wonderful community ambassador and having us over in beautiful home!

You Rock this girl! Thanks for taking us along

That is I am very interested in starting my own tiny house RV rental community. If you don't mind asking this question how much would it cost for me to create my Tiny house community within 1 acre of land?

@@michaelbrannaka4046 like anything else, it will cost as much money as you have and/or are willing to put into it! Realize too, if it is your property then it will be forever endless and costly. Lot and hoa fees are the biggest turn off, like many other communities, and of course the more people or homes the more problems with payments and personality conflicts. Most older people have limited income and cannot afford increases and might eventually not afford upkeep either so then there's that to worry about. Too many rules and all things considered not worth something to get invested in unless you've got money to burn and time to waste.

Yes. I'm 60, single, and disabled and I would love to but there are none here.

@@totallyterri Don’t despair…they are popping up everywhere! Keep your eyes and ears open.

I’m one of them lol

I’m one of them too

@@brendapugh8826 where? Any advice?

They won’t based on the kind of material. Here’s more about that: www.decra.com/blog/what-happens-when-lightning-strikes-a-metal-roof#:~:text=Extensive%20research%20has%20proven%20that,homes%20in%20lightning%2Dprone%20regions.

Thank you! 💕

I agree,,that made the bedroom more sleepable..lol

Alot of them have stand up bedroom now

@@amberjones5563 yes, I was going to say that.

Me too. I think it would make me claustrophobic, to not be able to stand up.

Yeah, having to crouch/crawl through the bedroom sounds like it would make it even harder for me to get out of bed in the morning 😅

Thanks for watching Mary.

I would have guessed 65, maybe.

@@bevtrue6937 no 75 is accurate..I am 65 and hope to look in great shape for that age also.

What a wonderful reality this woman lives.It’s great to see a woman reach a goal in life all on her own.Tiny house is really nice 👍 And her dog what a snuggle cutie pie 🥰

Hello Maryl how are you doing!!

💯agree!

@@TinyHouseExpedition do you have more stories from corners of the world like east Africa? Would love to get one of these for my mom.

@@TinyHouseExpedition But, $500 a month to rent a 15x30' parcel is getting exploitive....then, there are add-ons.

“Commumity” according to the sign 🤔🤨🙃

No we don't. We are trying to escape "lot rent" situations. Where some dickhead gets loaded renting me piece of pavement. No way Im buying a tiny home and still paying rent

And the fact that she's gonna label one drawer in her freezer as 'icecream' 😆

Kudos on your little home! ❤️

Sorry you lost your big house, but it sounds like you have gone on with your life and doing great things.

Good for you! Make it your own and celebrate yourself!

You purchased a smaller home for $1500.00?

@@allielayne7047 Yes 1500.00, the bank paid the closing cost. In 2009 banks were trying to dump these foreclosed properties so this 550 sq ft house needed a lot of work. Investors from other countries were buying them for almost nothing. My home is 100 years old, and homes surrounding it are also close to that age. I paid cash, and I am still working on it. Happy to have a home. Have a blessed one.

She's is definitely wise, and so true on neighbors!

Thank. Yes, the community is very important. I makes living near other houses so great.

I admire your down sizing. Love your tiny home. I need to do that at my age. I lived like that during my much younger age. Need to go back to that life style. You look great for your age and you are very active. Wish you much success.

Hi Connie, how are you doing?

Stay on your journey. You are correct, just buying a smaller footprint is a good idea.

Best wishes with your journey and kudos for embracing minimalism!

Congratulations on achieving this wisdom early in life. Many people your age fall into buying big home and big mortgage. You will succeed early in life not being in debt for your home. Best wishes!

I agree

Thanks for watching. Yup, 77 and still going strong.

We couldn’t agree more about Sandy being a perfect tiny living ambassador! 😊

💖☺️

Keep thinking. It is a great way to live.

I’m 22 and I love this lifestyle. Lovely video and tiny house! ♥️

I am also 77 and I love this house. I also love the bedroom because you can stand up in it. There are so many that you have to crawl in and the old knees can't do that.

Hi Sandra I've looked at tiny homes for years. Originally, most were DIY builds & occupants were young adventures. A traditional home is expensive & time consuming to maintain. Going tiny offers reduced costs & time freedom. The ability to enjoy activities, socialize or travel. Your home is the most elegant & sophisticated I've seen! Beyond the charming decor it's functionally efficienct. If I didn't see outside, I'd guess it's a luxury apartment in a city. Everything about your home is lovely & it's a perfect reflection of your classy character. Thank you for the tour & sharing your valuable wisdom.

our life goals 😉💞

Retirement is what you make it. I just bought an electric bike. Hope to ride 1,000 miles this year.

Yeah and if you have time to think about it this would be a really good goal for somebody who is active and you know eventually everybody's going to get old but this would be great for a couple the loss would be great for grandkids the community look how close they are to everything so your kids could come they could stay in the hotel if they wanted to LOL but there's so many designs that you can actually have I'm talking about and still have a tiny home you could have two loft areas you can have a lower loft and a higher loft just in Texas has to stay within a certain amount of square feet but that being said you can have a tiny home any size you want it but there are rules to go by depending on how many square feet and how ha the ceiling can be in that the loft you cannot stand up in in the state of Texas if the rest of your tiny home is 399sq ft... once it gets to 400 you have to pay taxes on it like a regular home it's no more recreational vehicle so that's just one of the many laws in Texas but if you think it through this could be a great great option for someone to have in their backyard for their parents because it is not another resident if you keep it at 399 sq ft... I've been looking at these I'd say for a minimum of a year but the first week or two I've benched watch to just see all the different kind of options and you can build it at any price too I mean the better quality stuff you want you can have better quality than woman spend a lot of money on her kitchen cabinets so and that's okay you know and I would not necessarily have to have that expensive cabinets but I wouldn't want cheap ones either I want this thing to last me you know 15 or 30 years depending on what the Lord would give me to live in but it would be a great retirement situation if you and your spouse got along well because everybody needs an alone space I think so it would have to be an ideal situation it's definitely great for a single man or a single woman I'm talking about elderly but obviously there are some young people doing it too and they're doing this so that they can get education and save up for that real home instead of building up to it they're realizing that family is more important than the large home and I think covid and the pandemic has showed us that family time is so much more important not to say we can't work and have beautiful things I'm not saying that at all I'm just saying that a tiny home can work for a lot of people and I think it'll be a great option for somebody had had their parents move in or a great community like she was living in yeah I can see it I think it'll be around for a long time

@@karenking5357 Whew! Now that was a hell of a run-on sentence! Not to be picky, but if you're going to take the time to write such a long comment, maybe consider punctuation or maybe spellcheck so others may better understand what you're trying to say w/out feeling like they're trying to decipher Morse code. Just sayin... .😉✌🏼

@@karenking5357 Had to stop reading this, Karen. No punctuation. 😵‍💫

We’re so happy to hear how much you resonated with Sandy & her lovely home ☺️💕✨

I am 50, I was inspired by the story of 75 yrs old. I am also single. I wish there was a village like this in the Philippines.

Lol. I love this woman. She knows exactly what she wants and live such a wonderful life.

🐶😍 we had the best time hanging out with Sandy!

Thanks. Zoey is my bff.

@@sandrabrooks1478 77 young. Amazing home.

Totally agree - lovely woman and a great spokesperson for tiny!

@@TinyHouseExpedition I knew Zoey before she was a video star, lol.

Thanks. Tiny House Expeditions is so good at what they do.

Wow, we greatly appreciate that!

Simblissity Tiny Homes has some of the best layouts out there! :)

Thanks for watching. This model is perfect for seniors.

Here in Florida tiny homes could solve so many housing problems, but they're rarely allowed and zoning is restrictive. I could happily live in a home like hers. If possible I might use it as a base for the winter and spend the rest of the year traveling and doing long term stays in other areas I also love. Life would be so much simpler without all the STUFF and never ending expensive home costs of a larger house.

Love your plan David! That transition zone is absolutely magical :)

David, I wish for you as good a transition as I have had. Retirement is pretty great.

It's called a trailer park

​@@legacyfatherActually they called them TH communities🙄

Thanks for watching.

That’s wonderful! ❤️ Please let us know if you might be up for us doing a tour of your tiny home in the future 😊

@@TinyHouseExpedition Absolutely. Check my reply in FB messenger. 😉

@@rgp623 will do! Sorry for delay. We are not great with keeping up with that inbox, unfortunately 🙃

@@TinyHouseExpedition haha - totally get it. No worries.

Hey Rob, Thanks for your comments and I am glad you have your own Tiny. Everyone knows Heather, so thanks again for checking out this video.

Hi Bonnie, how are you doing?

Thank you, April! It was an absolute pleasure spending time with Sandy and her wonderful community ❤️

Thanks for watching April.

Don't just think about it, do it.

Thanks Andree. Yes, I love my home.

Thanks for watching Rosa.

I live in Northern California too, if you find a community let me know! LOL!

I'm retired & this has been my dream for more than a decade. My current home is 1800 + sq ft & I utilize a tiny portion of this for me & my 2 small dogs but pay exorbitant utility bills as it's open floor plan. I'm hoping to sell my current home & a rental property this year & build my tiny home. Finding a community like this in NoCal would be ideal as my daughter & SIL live in SF. I don't want an age restricted community but see Escalante as the ideal. This community & Sandy's home are both well designed & beautiful. Congratulations Sandy for doing what makes you happy!

Agree wholeheartedly. 👍💯💕

@@sjladuke75 Thanks Susan. I hope you find a great place to live.

Hi Joanne, how are you doing?

Thank you Karen! Really like the idea of sharing decks ☺️

Karen, TH Expeditions is the best.

Did you see the shade sail attached to two adjacent homes? That's so neighborly 😀

We have a great community. Thanks for watching the video.

Thank you for the kind feedback Paul! Here's one other from the village: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nKScjK2eiKKUw5c.html unfortunately due to the pandemic, we're able to do more but definitely want to return!

she's a gem

Thanks.

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Sounds wonderful!

Thanks for wishing me the best of a long life. I am hoping for many more years.

Thanks for watching. I hope to have a long life.

Hello Anna how are you doing!!

Thanks Sophie. Glad you liked my house,

Wow ☺️❤️ we really appreciate the kind feedback; we’re really passionate about telling these stories the best we can ❤️

Thanks Jessica. I have a few people in my life that I have wanted to be also.

Ditto Jessica!

Thanks for watching.

Our landowner is a great guy.

love the cozy nook vibes and standing space!

That is my favorite place also. I didn't want to climb a ladder.

Hello Karen how are you doing!!

Sandy is an organizing pro! Especially with great Simblissity Tiny Homes design :)

Thanks Ivank. Glad you liked it.

Yes, I chose this spot because of the storage units. I never completely close my blinds as I like light. Thanks for watching.

Hello Daryl how are you doing!!

Hi Daryl, how are you doing?

Thanks Jamie. Glad you liked it.

Hello Jamie how are you doing!!

Hello Jamie how are you doing!!

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