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Tiny Houses: A Lifestyle, Not An Economic Choice

Tiny homes are nothing new in Massachusetts. After all, Henry David Thoreau built his 150-square-foot home in Walden Woods with $28.12 worth of materials back in 1845. It may be the trends of Baby Boomers retiring and downsizing, the heightened focus on energy efficiency, and skyrocketing housing costs are combining to create a tiny market for tiny homes.