Tiny Houses to the Rescue

Could bite-sized dwellings fix the affordability crisis?

- ALEXANDER FABINO

A VIRAL VIDEO FEATURING A content creator who purchased a tiny home on Amazon might serve as an ad for compact dwellings that could provide a viable solution for a strained housing market, experts say.

With the median price for a home in the U.S. $413,200 in December, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it is no surprise that a home purchased for $38,999 has become an internet sensation, garnering nearly 32 million views on TikTok.

These accessory dwelling units (ADUS) can help make neighborhoods more affordable, experts say, while offering a solution to those would-be buyers who may otherwise be priced out.