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Small Home Article in The Economist
The latest issue of The Economist includes a story on the small home movement and includes an interview with Brad Kittel of Tiny Texas Houses.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
The Small House Movement has been around for years, encouraging people to think about how much house they really need. But lately it has attracted more attention. “It seems like a perfect convergence of a bad housing market meeting a bad economy and more awareness about global warming,” claims Jay Shafer, an enthusiastic advocate.
This convergence appears to be having an impact on housing sizes. Per the Census Bureau, the median size of homes in the fourth quarter of 2008 dropped to 2,114 square feet. This is down more than 100 square feet from the beginning of year.
Admittedly, we’ve still got a way to go, but it’s a start.
You can read a full copy of the story here.
The latest issue of The Economist includes a story on the small home movement and includes an interview with Brad Kittel of Tiny Texas Houses.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
The Small House Movement has been around for years, encouraging people to think about how much house they really need. But lately it has attracted more attention. “It seems like a perfect convergence of a bad housing market meeting a bad economy and more awareness about global warming,” claims Jay Shafer, an enthusiastic advocate.
This convergence appears to be having an impact on housing sizes. Per the Census Bureau, the median size of homes in the fourth quarter of 2008 dropped to 2,114 square feet. This is down more than 100 square feet from the beginning of year.
Admittedly, we’ve still got a way to go, but it’s a start.
You can read a full copy of the story here.
Hi Stephanie!
Just stopped by to thank you for plugging my blog, RenaissanceRonin.wordpress.com ! (You mentioned it on “The GreenestDollar.com”)
Our path is strewn with rocks and debris, but we’re making headway. And, I’m hoping that along the way, we’ll help others build homes, too!
Thanks for helping me spread the word!
Ronin
No problem! I really enjoy your writing and am interested in following the story of your house-to-be.