Many people believe a tiny home must be of a specific building style – mobile. Others believe the tiny home must be a stand-alone single-family dwelling. None of these statements are absolutes. They can be both or some other configuration providing it fits into the definition of a tiny home.Recall the International Residential Code defines a tiny home as 400 square feet or...

This short article is designed to get you thinking about How Important Things Are?Aging is inevitable. And as we age, we are faced realization that we may be “clearing out” the collections and possessions of our parents after they pass or are placed in long term care. Things they have accumulated over the years and stuck in the closet, likely forgotten. They either didn’t want the item...

One of the television shows I referenced in another question, Tiny House Nation, actually did build tiny homes for families. With built ins as well as secret storage locations below the floors or above the ceilings made huge differences for these families. Not every tiny home would work for a family because of the extra furniture required by children, unless they can be built ins. With floor space at a...

The type of people who would be ideal owners of a tiny home widely varies. Really, when it comes down to it, anybody could be an ideal owner of a tiny home.Investors who want to rent out their tiny home units will see a decent return on their initial investments in a relatively short period of time. This is important for investors.New homeowners, who are usually young...

Can a tiny home be an RV or a Cabin? The short answer is – ABSOLUTELY! The definition of a tiny home focuses on the size of the tiny home only so each of these classifications can be tiny homes if they fit the definition put out by the International Residential Code. Tiny Homes: Exploring Cabins and RVs as Viable Options The tiny home movement has captivated the hearts...

Living a minimalist lifestyle has been gaining popularity in recent years. And there are tiny home questions that will arise.At its core, minimalist living involves consciously choosing to live with fewer material possessions and lowering your consumption of non-essential goods and services. For some, it’s a way to reduce stress, save money, and live more...

What Defines a Tiny Home?According to the International Residential Code a tiny home is defined as a home of 400 square feet or less, not counting loft spaces.Another definition has a tiny home of up to 500 square feet.In both cases the tiny home must have all of the expected amenities you would find in a regular home. These amenities include fridge, stove, washer, at least a 3-piece bathroom, sleeping and...

Tiny homes – to be mobile or not to be mobile?There have been many videos published by various individuals and companies and many of them show the homes built on trailer bases. This implies that the mobile home would be on wheels. And since these videos tend to be most prevalent when you do a YouTube search it’s understandable why a person may think the tiny home must be mobile.What I did read...

This question has many, many answers, depending on where you are locating your tiny home. Here in Belize, a permit is required for every home that is built. It used to be that if it was a tiny home a permit was not required, however the Central Building Authority does now require permits for every residential structure. Belize does not control many aspects of the home construction...

Chances are, if you’re looking for real estate in Belize you aren’t thinking of equity. Except with our properties back in our home countries we always associate real estate with equity. What is Equity? Typically, when we think of equity we think in terms of monetary benefits. Specifically, we think of how much of a financial improvement our...