Could the Tiny Home Life Be for You? : TRULIA'S BLOG By Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons | AT A GLANCE As the tiny house movement gains momentum, states and cities are updating their codes to make it easier to build—and live in—tiny homes. As a result, entire communities of tiny homes are on the rise. There are now more than 50, by our count. Tiny home communities come in several different types. To figure out if the tiny home life is for you, take a look at the types of communities we’ve found in our travels . Until recently, tiny house dwellers had to remain under the radar. They mostly lived in the backyards of relatives, hoping that no neighbors would turn them in. Cities did not consider tiny homes to be legit dwellings. They were too new, too outside the box, too much like an RV to fit into existing zoning codes. But now, a growing number of states and cities are updating their codes to welcome tiny homes. As a result, developments that cluster
With Amazon.com expanding into the Tiny House Market, probably the nicest option they have available is the Allwood Eagle Point 1108 SQF Kit Cabin Product Specifications: Inside Floor Area: 1108 Sqf (712 Sqf downstairs + 396 Sqf upstairs) Wall thickness: 2-3/4" (70 mm) - dual T&G pattern Ridge height: 15'11" - high ceiling floor area 235 Sqf Floor, Roof/Ceiling boards thickness: 23/32" Product Description: Eagle Point is a truly unique kit cabin model. In addition to recreational use, it can also be a stand-alone retail space or office. Or a hybrid home/business. Eagle Point design looks good in urban areas where most traditional cabins might look out of place. This spacious cabin can be customized to function as primary residence. 2-3/4" thick walls with dual T&G wind block and the optional insulation kits (