The Small House Movement

General — EDITOR on December 3, 2008 at 9:30 am

by Tara Darby
Is the “bigger is better” mentality fading in terms of real estate? Are the days of McMansions coming to an end? Well, it seems for some homeowners it is. There’s a new movement out there that’s creating quite a buzz among environmentalist and folks seeking a simpler life. It’s called the Small House Movement and it might just be the next small thing.

These homes bring a whole new meaning to up close and personal since most are less than 1000 square feet, some are even less than 100 square feet.

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