We are living in times of unprecedented uncertainty. Over the years to come, we can expect increasing instability to affect every aspect of our lives. During times like these, a tiny house such as a park model home can be a wise investment. Here are some of the advantages that these tiny homes offer during uncertain times.
- Save money
A park model home costs less than a traditional, full-size home. As a result, you can increase financial stability in your life, helping you to stay afloat now and over the long run.
In many cases, going tiny means sparing yourself from hundreds of thousands of dollars in mortgage debt. As you will be able to pay off your much smaller loan sooner, you also will accrue less interest over the lifetime of that loan.
The small square footage of your property means you have less home to maintain and repair, which can save you money over time.
Finally, heating and cooling a park model home is more cost-effective than heating and cooling a traditional home with a larger square footage. So, that also leads to long-term cost savings and improved financial stability.
- A home you can relocate if you need to
There may come a time in the future when it no longer makes sense to stay where you live now. You might have to relocate for a new job, or for a change in community. The wonderful thing about living in a park model home is that you can bring it with you. This facilitates faster, easier moving, and means you don’t have to say goodbye to the home that you love.
- Get off the grid
The electrical grid may not be as reliable in uncertain times due to issues with staffing or funding. You can outfit a park model home with solar panels, reducing or eliminating your reliance on the power grid.
If you also have a composting toilet and a water catchment system, your home becomes even more self-contained.
For internet, you can get a satellite plan so long as you are somewhere with coverage, which will prevent you from relying on cable.
All of this means you also can live in a more remote area than you could in a traditional house. This could have other benefits in terms of increasing your privacy and safety.
- Minimize contributions to climate change
One of the reasons for increasing uncertainty in our times is climate change. Living in a tiny house means a small carbon footprint. It can be reassuring to know you are minimizing your own effect on the climate.
- Repurpose as needed
During uncertain times, planning for the future can be a challenge. You never know when circumstances might change, and you might have to do something entirely different than you had in mind.
The great thing about a park model home is that you can easily shift its purpose as your needs evolve.
You can go from living in it yourself to renting it out, and then back to living in it if you want. You can use it as a residence, an ADU, a studio, or something else altogether.
6. Be part of a community
There may be scenarios where you are seeking seclusion, and a tiny house can give you that. But there could be other scenarios where you actively want to surround yourself with likeminded people. A park model home makes that possible as well.
Tiny house communities are starting to spring up all around the country. We are seeing communities of all shapes and sizes. Many are founded around shared values, like minimalism, sustainability, and cooperative living. If you can find a tiny house community that matches your own values, you could meet lifelong friends there.
You also may get access to valuable amenities at a tiny home community. A great example is a community garden. This gives you and other members of the community a space where you can plant fruits and vegetables, reducing your reliance on the food supply chain through grocery stores.
If there are future supply disruptions, you’ll be able to weather them better. If you have a larger bounty of a particular fruit or vegetable than you can eat on your own, you can also share it with your neighbors. They can do the same for you, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
- A sense of continuity
During times of uncertainty, it can feel like everything in your life keeps shifting and restructuring, and the ground isn’t solid beneath you.
It can really help psychologically if there is something in your life that feels constant and dependable. When you live in a park model home, that can be the building you live in. Even if you have to move multiple times, it can be your home for life.
You’ll not just be bringing four walls and a roof with you, but all the memories you’ve built in your tiny home with your loved ones. It can be reassuring to know that no matter how much else changes, some things stay the same.
If you are thinking about moving into a park model home, we can answer your questions about Spokane tiny homes and help you find a floor plan that will suit your needs. Please contact us to set up a consultation.
