Downsized Homes for Downsized Dreams

In these rough economic times, it's getting harder and harder for Americans to achieve the dream of home ownership and hold onto homes that they do buy.  More and more Americans are seeking alternatives to the big McMansion homes of the 1990s.  Some are downsizing into far smaller homes and cottages that are more affordable and easier to maintain.  The most extreme home down-sizers are actually moving into tiny homes.

By Pearson Scott Foresman [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Here is an article detailing some of the reasons why many people are opting for tiny, economical, homes:

Seven Reasons to Consider a Micro Home

This week we will look at options for furnishing a smaller space on a small budget.  It's one way to kick start a downsized American dream.