4 homeowners tell us why they built an extra tiny home on their property instead of moving - Business Insider

For my job as a real estate reporter, I’ve interviewed numerous people who built tiny homes or accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Todd Kuchta, an engineer from Northern California, spent $248,000 building a tiny home for his adult son, who has special needs — a bargain given that typical homes in the area sell for over $1 million. 4 homeowners tell us why they built an extra tiny home on their property instead of moving - B17 News.

Many people build tiny homes when they can't afford to move to a bigger home.

Between scanning Zillow, reading housing studies, and even scrolling through social media, one thing is clear: buying a new home has never felt so out of reach, even for two working people with decent salaries.