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Big Demand for Small Homes

Movies, tv shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different.

Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is not projected to change as we continue into the beginning of the year.

"We expect this downsizing trend to continue in 2020, driven by a confluence of economic and demographic trends."

Why are smaller homes trending now?

As noted in the article, there are a few main reasons for this demand:

  • "Many of today's younger, millennial home buyers have expressed a preference for dens...

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