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June 16th, 2009 at 02:54 am

But maybe not in a good way.... Big Grin

So, a commentator from an earlier post got me thinking about what could possibly be done about my living situation, which is without a doubt, the biggest expense I will be facing into the near future.

Short of finding a livable closet from an eccentric landlord for a low monthly rent, I'm guessing buying is the next option.

You know, the internet really is an endless source of fascination. For example, Bargaineering muses upon the question of "

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How much house can $10,000 buy?"

While we're at it,
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Tiny House Blog is a good stop for all things tiny and quasi-livable. I say that because some entries are nothing more than over-sized sheds, although some don't seem half bad. For example,
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what do you think of this one?
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Here's another interesting one.

And yes, I've looked into trailers, RVs, and houseboats. For the price they want, I might as well be looking at a small, fixed, land-based dwelling. That said, I must say that the idea of a houseboat is
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not without its appeals.

Still, the exercise comes down to finding a way to keep my future housing cost down, and realistically, it still looks like a condo for a $100k. Frown

Well, OK, there is one other option: The DIY path. I wonder if there is a blue-print I can buy for this little number? Big Grin

6 Responses to “Extreme homes”

  1. Nika Says:
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    It is a sore topic for me - in Manhattan it would be called "how much house can $500,000 and $1000 a month maintenance can buy".

    And you would not be able to buy something like that barn. That would be nice.

    I see the appeal of minimalist living and don't require as much space as most Americans believe to be livable. I saw many Europeans have quality lifestyle in very small neat places.

  2. Apprentice Bliss Hunter Says:
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    I like the barn and the other small house... they may be small but they've got a lot of character - something I value.

    Also, I would be interested in having a couple of acres of land... maybe aroung the small barn.. :-)

    I'm like you in that big houses hold no attraction for me whatsoever... they're only status symbols in my opinion.... especially since we're single guys..

  3. Broken Arrow Says:
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    Yes. Quality trumps quantity.

    Of course, I'm really looking at starter houses more than anything, and that may change some day. But I want to do it right this time, and get only what I need and can afford. I'll worry about upgrading later.

  4. princessperky Says:
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    I like the gypsy caravan..though the gypsys tended to spend their lives outside just sleeping in the wagons...

  5. zetta Says:
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    The problem with California is that land is so expensive. So even a tiny house is going to cost A LOT compared with other parts of the country.

  6. milehighgal Says:
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    I subscribe to and love that blog. Having grown up in a European flat, and lived in a small dorm in college I can't say I'm any happier in a large single family home. My Dh spent all his childhood summers traveling and living in an Airstream trailor with his 5 person family, those were some of the most happy times of his life.The idea of a small place on a beautiful piece of land is very alluring, as is having/upkeeping less and living more.

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