Benefits of Buying Small House

Way back in 1950, the average home size in the United States was 983 square feet. In 1973, the US home size median was 1,525 square feet. In 2004, 2,340 square feet is the average size of home and in 2007 it became 2,277. According to Census Bureau, the average home size has been dropping nationally since 2007. Even though the trend for McMansions are not completely given up by the Americans, it appears that the trend towards smaller homes is also started. Because, smaller homes have its own benefits. Now we will see them.

• Small house saves money: A 3,000 square foot house will make a lot of expenses to cool or heat. Most of the home buyers do not consider or forget this cost at the time of they bargain for a mansion. In case of home improvement projects like changing of flooring, replacing the roof repainting exterior will be more cost because of its big size. Also, need to spend more dollars to decorate and furnish all the extra rooms. On the other hand, small homes reduce the costs that are because of their size. Small home has smaller rooms to cool and heat, small roof and less square footage to paint. Need to spend less on home maintenance and monthly utility bills are less. Property taxes on the smaller homes also less than the larger homes.

• No waste as free space: The lifestyles of the Americans have changed since the days when formal living rooms and dining were in style. In these days, for smaller families informal dining room or country kitchen is adequate. If there is any typical space will be devoted to larger bathrooms and kitchens or a home office.

Most common problem with the smaller home is low storage space. If you cannot downsize your stuff by your own, ask professionals for tips. You can use the beneath and vertical spaces to place them. Those are like placing shelves above the clothing rod in the closet, dryer and washer, to create more beneath storage space raise the beds.

• Saves time: If you have a big house, unless you hire a landscaping company or cleaning crew, it will take significant amount of time to clean the house. If you are living in a smaller home, it will take less time for house maintenance and cleaning. You can spend that extra time to enjoy your hobbies, cook healthful dinners, playing with your kinds, or read.

• Quality with spending: It costs a small price to replace or upgrade any part of your small home. In case of large home, need to sacrifice the quality to avoid the costs. Small homes need less to buy, so you can buy quality things for your small home.

Smaller homes have less storage space, so it forces to make the choice about extra things to give away, or sell, or donate. It will reduce unnecessary things in your home. Living in small houses make you to adopt these ecologically responsible and affordable living.