How would you feel about living in a space three times smaller than your current home? A true revolution in housing, the tiny house movement is getting bigger and bigger.
With the look of upscale new homes, tiny houses are gaining popularity with a growing number of Quebecers. The appeal? These minimalist living spaces free their owners from costly mortgages and let them adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
This new architectural innovation is already spurring reflection on living space and functionality. Although some families opt for this cost-friendly, energy-efficient lifestyle, it’s far from the norm. Often used as second homes, these compact living spaces are sold at a fraction of what a regular house costs. They also have enormous potential. Living with less in a 100% functional, eco-friendly home: welcome to the house of the future!
Tiny house pros:
- Tiny mortgage payments
- Tiny heating bills
- Tiny property taxes
- Tiny maintenance costs
- Tiny insurance premiums
- Tiny environmental impact
Tiny house cons:
- A restricted living space may suit singles and couples, but isn’t always appropriate for families.
- Regulatory restrictions in certain municipalities mean that legally, tiny houses may be considered to be mobile homes. As a result, you may not be able to live in one year-round.
- Due to their tiny cost, it can be difficult or even impossible to obtain a mortgage for a tiny house.
- Tiny homes don’t grow in value over time.