Mexicali becomes a tiny home capital with new Samara factory
The accessory dwelling unit startup launched in 2022 by an Airbnb cofounder announced this week that it is taking its manufacturing operations in-house
by Ben Verde Mar 1
Need an in-law suite? NYC will give you $395K to build a tiny home
The pilot program, dubbed 'Plus One ADU,' draws on a $2.6M grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As many as 15 eligible single-family homeowners will receive funds
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28
FHA will consider rent from ADUs when qualifying borrowers
HUD says policy change is intended to help more first-time homebuyers, seniors, and inter-generational families tap the wealth building potential of homeownership
by Matt Carter Oct 19
'$100K jail cell': Social media drags price point of Texas tiny homes
Is this mini-floorplan a sign of 'shrinkflation' in housing? This month, the internet weighed in on Lennar's idea of affordability at a tiny-home community in San Antonio
by Daniel Houston Aug 31
Tiny-home startup's production delays raise investor eyebrows
Tiny-homebuilding startup Boxabl has received $140M in funding since its founding and now has a waiting list of 160,000 orders. How long will investors wait for homes?
Woman claims free speech violated following mobile home crackdown
Chasidy Decker was forced out of her Meridian home because it was parked in a residential neighborhood, violating city codes. Now she's suing the city because its action left her unhoused
Airbnb co-founder launches new backyard home venture, Samara
The startup from Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia began as an in-house project for Airbnb, but has spun off as an independent company with backing from the short-term rental platform
by Ben Verde Nov 15
Moliving's nomadic hotel concept to pop up 1st site in NY's Hudson Valley
Out to 'democratize the hotel industry,' new modular home manufacturer aims to turn landowners into sustainable hoteliers in weeks, not years
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 14
The top 21 Inman stories of 2021
In a year that seemed like a reprise of 2020 — call it '2020 Light' — the past 12 months have been filled with anxiety. Take a walk down memory lane as Inman reveals its most-read stories of 2021
by Inman Dec 31
7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them
Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming to you through referral sources and word of mouth. If oddball homes are an area you want to expand in, here's what you should know
by Luke Babich Dec 10
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Treehouses, yurts, private islands: Demand for 'unique' short-term rentals is spiking
Searches for certain types of unique homes have exploded by more than 1,000% compared to just 2 years ago, according to Airbnb
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 30
Why tiny homes are booming during the pandemic
While some Americans see appeal in adopting a more efficient and affordable way of living during a time of economic uncertainty, others see tiny homes as an opportunity for an office or investment property
HUD Secretary wants the American dream 'to resume'
Ben Carson believes the real estate industry has an important role to play in the economic recovery of the U.S.
by Patrick Kearns May 12