GETTING on the property ladder has been difficult for too many years.
But now, there’s a new way to own your own home, and you won’t have to save up for a mortgage.
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More and more people are taking to the internet to buy a tiny home.
The tiny home movement has skyrocketed in popularity as soaring housing prices make buying property a less realistic option for many.
It has become a hit with people looking to be financially secure without putting their life savings into a single property
Now, eBay is joining the trend and is selling its own tiny home for just $28,999.
According to the listing, the Barn Style Tiny Home has two bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room.
It measures 21 feet long by 15 feet wide, with a height of 10 feet tall.
The home, which comes in a gorgeous country living barn style aesthetic, can be shipped straight to you.
The “house-in-a-box” arrives by truck in a container, ready for you to unload and assemble within hours, with the seller adding it was similar to an IKEA-style home kit.
It states that a bathroom, electrics, plumbing and A/C are not included, so you’ll have to find a local vendor to complete those tasks.
The two-bedroom property is constructed with mahogany wood, which is known for its strength, durability, and rich, warm tones that make your home look elegant effortlessly.
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The space offers an abundance of natural light, with large windows fitted around the home.
The spacious and open-plan living room will be perfect for entertaining guests.
TINY TREND
Tiny homes are definitely coming into their own due to higher living costs and the soaring price of real estate.
The modern tiny home movement is considered to have been founded by Jay Shafer, who built his first version when he was homeless at the end of the 1990s.
What is a tiny home?
Technically, a tiny home is any house measuring under 400 square feet.
Many tiny homes are built on trailers so they can be towed anywhere, and some are converted from old school buses or vans.
Each state has its own rules about tiny homes, but, generally, they are not subject to the same taxes as regular homes.
However, Alaska, Iowa, Louisiana, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, and West Virginia have made tiny homes illegal as permanent dwellings.
Since then the movement has expanded as people look for a simpler way of living.
Moving into a tiny home could also reduce your carbon footprint and because the buildings often use recycled materials in their construction, they’re believed to be more sustainable.
Energy bills, too, may well be reduced.
