Submitted by Thom Stanton on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 18:47
As the term "tiny house" continues to trend strongly, many are cashing in on your tiny house hopes and dreams. Here's what to look for (and shy away from).
Tiny House Financing Options
I've had many customers ask about tiny house financing. Many of the big companies offer financing, and one day we may too. Use of proper building techniques, following prescribed codes, and getting some form of ever-more imperative 3rd party certification can help secure financing,
For now, tiny house loans are most likely to be provided through:
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 20:17
Pulling back the layers of codes and standards is like peeling an onion. Here's what we're finding.
Shrek's Little Onion Analogy
Remember the movie Shrek? The two lead characters are seen walking along the path discussing the depths of personality. Shrek suggests "ogres are like onions," and made up of layers. His gabby friend Donkey reminds him that not everyone likes onions, suggesting he be more like a cake. "Everyone likes cake, and they have layers!"
Well one thing's for sure, in the tiny house community: The subject of codes and standards really stinks!
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 15:41
While owner/builder options exist for those building on conventional foundations, the homes of DIY tiny house builders remain mobile. In many municipalities, this could cause continual issues and a lack of certified occupancy.
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 00:28
Today's meeting with Chesterfield County left me with mixed emotions. More than anything, I am grateful to Chesterfield County's staff for taking the time to explain all the details. That said, the building process is anything but simple... and isn't simplicity THE hallmark of tiny living?
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 21:12
One could say where lines seem sharply drawn, upon closer inspection a large grey area exists for tiny houses.
To date, tiny houses are built by DIY'ers, weekend workshop attendees, and professionals offering prefabricated kits, professionally assembled shells, or turnkey models. As such, tiny houses as domiciles sit squarely between construction by RVIA certified builders, industrialized building manufacturers, and permitted dwellings on permanent foundations.
The tiny house industry continues to grow, and a collaborative effort is underway to develop a uniform set of standards for the construction of Tiny Houses. Here's where we stand today in this unified effort!
The tiny house industry continues to grow, and a collaborative effort is underway to develop a uniform set of standards for the construction of Tiny Houses. Here's where we stand today in this unified effort!
Despite the best efforts of reality TV shows to make "going tiny" look easy, the challenge remains for living legally
Funny how a short article can illustrate so many way points along the road to success for a tiny house community. Rea
This is one of those "things that makes you go, 'Hmm...'"
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