There are so many advantages to living small that I almost don't know where to begin!
When small houses are mentioned people tend to get defensive and conjure up images of tiny
houses that are cramped and unimaginably little, with no obvious advantages for a realistic lifestyle.
Living small makes sense and saves so much cents especially in a world where wages have stagnated and the cost of living has soared. This is making it nearly impossible for many families to get out of debt. Many will be stuck renting for a lifetime. The hopes of home ownership for numerous people is now becoming a pipe dream.
A realistic solution is going back to basics with affordable, well designed, and yes ~ smaller homes. The cost effectiveness outweighs any misconceptions one might have when considering downsizing their dreams of owning a home. Living small has benefits for the empty nest and retiree crowds too!
The saving begins because less square footage equals less purchase price, cha ching! Savings right there. Then the cost of heating/cooling is drastically reduced because there is less energy usage in smaller spaces. (ching-ching) There is less furniture and accessories to purchase when there is less space to decorate. I hear more money going into the savings already!
Additionally, property taxes are less on smaller homes than they are on larger ones! More savings again. Another exceptional saving factor is less to clean. Ah, I knew that would get your attention.
This is a time saver which automatically allows you to do more of the things you love and enjoy, with the people in your life. How about the satisfaction gained since you are saving so much money while living in a lovely, affordable home that you own?
The pros far outweigh the cons towards any thoughts of giving up space. Most people can't afford the luxury of the larger home in the first place, so what are you really giving up?
The cost of debt combined with high rents that are easily $15K per year (just to have a roof over your head) is crippling so many families. The pressure and stress this causes on otherwise healthy and happy relationships has taken it's toll on the family and therefore society as a whole.
It just makes sense and saves so much cents to live small!
When the burden is lifted with an affordable mortgage payment and time is freed up to spend doing what you love (and always wanted to do but couldn't afford) then life itself becomes larger!
Many people who could never have been debt free will be able to make that dream come true as well. Families will flourish and stress levels will be reduced tremendously.
Look for more postings and ideas in the future. I will be building a new small home within the year, God willing. Stay tuned and God Bless you dear reader.
