“I never pictured myself living in a tiny home, but now I can’t imagine my life without it,” Jen said.
Jen started on her tiny house lifestyle journey four years ago. It all began when she purchased a tiny house shell from a local builder, forking over $45,000. She also paid an additional $3,000 for a floor plan that the builder could use.
However, the initial builder needed to meet expectations. Despite providing an unrealistic price quote, they could not complete the tiny home within the promised six to eight months.
Undeterred, Jen decided to entrust her project to a different builder, MitchCraft Tiny Homes, the following year. While their price quote slightly exceeded her budget, she found solace in their reputation for trustworthiness and expertise.
Unfortunately, the unfolding pandemic back then unleashed a wave of challenges. Supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing material costs caused further delays in the construction process. The tiny house shell also required extensive exterior repairs before finalizing the interior.
Despite these obstacles, Jen persevered, and the following year, she finally moved into her tiny home and started her tiny house lifestyle.
The total cost of the tiny house amounted to around $175,000. This figure encompassed not only the prefabricated shell structure but also the expenses associated with labor and materials—a nearly twofold increase from her original budget.
Jen used the $85,000 she received from selling her last house after parting ways with her ex-husband to pay for it. Additionally, she borrowed $90,000 from a friend.
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