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Over the past couple of years, the trend of the tiny home has continued on an upward slope. The benefits of converting to the tiny home lifestyle are enough to tempt everyone from millennials to retirees to make the switch. However, many believe downsizing from a 2,500-square-foot home to one averaging less than 500-square-feet is an unnecessary challenge.

Between material possessions acquired without seeming to realize and factoring in family and friends, this is not always possible for the average homebuyer. However, for the right person or couple, going tiny has an abundance of advantages.

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Embracing a minimalist lifestyle
Between documentaries, books, and blog articles praising the rewards of living a more minimalist lifestyle, it’s hard not to feel intrigued by the concept. Moving into a tiny house takes it to the highest level and quite literally forces you to be a minimalist. You’ll be required to look at the items you own from an objective standpoint and declutter in extremes. While it might sound daunting, getting rid of those things you don’t use every day has a freeing aspect to it. Going tiny forces you to say goodbye to anything that’s not absolutely necessary.

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It’s more cost effective
The biggest and most obvious advantage to downsizing to a tiny house is the opportunity to drastically cut back on finances. In addition to a smaller mortgage (or no mortgage at all), minimal maintenance costs, and lower bills at the end of each month, don’t forget about the potential redecorating benefits that are now open to you. If you do want to make frequent interior changes, you can do so at a fraction of the cost that it would take with an average home.

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Freedom to travel
Another benefit of tiny houses is the majority come with wheels attached, and, if not, it’s a relatively easy adjustment to make to the house. Whether you take your home with you on the road or you simply want to pack a bag and leave for extended periods of time, you have that choice with downsizing to a tiny home.

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Less to clean
Everyone knows that weekends are precious and go by in the blink of an eye. Another incentive to converting to a tiny home is that the amount of sheer stuff that collects dust and needs constant care is considerably less. You won’t feel burdened by chores to the extent you do with a larger home. This frees up time for other activities with family and friends.

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Easier to move
Mobility is a big advantage of converting to a tiny home lifestyle and one of the main reasons many choose to do it. With a home on wheels, you can move from place to place and not worry as much as you would with a normal home. Buying a house comes with a lot of commitment, and you often feel pressured to stay even with new job opportunities or travel prospects. Embrace your inner wanderer and make the move to tiny!

Leaving your comfort zone behind isn’t always an easy decision to make, but it can often come with the greatest rewards. Consider the above advantages to converting to a tiny house and see if this trending lifestyle is the one for you.

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