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One cliché that many people seem to live by is that “bigger is better.” And for years, that was the case with the real estate market as more and more clients wanted the largest amount of square footage that they could get. But, as with many trends, the pendulum is now swinging back in the other direction.
Customers are realizing the problems associated with large homes and are looking to downsize. This, coupled with the downturn in the economy, has driven many to move towards the new micro-condo movement.
Micro-condos, or “mini-homes,” are tiny, compact homes that are usually about 300 square feet in size. These homes are particularly appealing to the millennial generation who are universally feeling squeezed out of the traditional home market. However, there are some drawbacks and challenges to micro-condo living.
No one who seriously considers a micro-condo should plan on spending their whole day inside one. Most of the people who choose to live in tiny apartments do so because they tend to spend a large portion of the day in public places such as parks and cafés. If a person has to spend all day inside one of these cramped confines, such as in the case of illness or unemployment, then the result might be a feeling of claustrophobia.
These homes are also not ideal for couples sharing space. Two adults trying to cohabitate in 300 square feet is going to lead to irritation and annoyance since you can’t go into the next room to escape your partner’s maddening habits. This also precludes family living as the logistics of raising a child in such a space is staggering.
Other problems may arise as well. If you live in a normal size home or apartment, you can walk into another room if there is any kind of noise or disturbance that is bothering you. This cannot be done in a micro-condo, leading some to feel trapped in the situation.
Although no formal studies have been conducted as yet, some experts feel that the living space may also result in health problems. Circulation from being cramped up too much could be affected as could weight issues from not moving around as much. Finally, depression could become a factor if you spend all day looking at the same four walls.
While micro-condo living may not be for everyone, some young people relish the idea of living in what amounts to an Ikea showroom. However, there are some issues that you need to consider before you pack up your stuff and call the moving and storage company for your things.
Phillip Sachinidis is the owner of Crescent Moving and Storage – a Vancouver based relocation company offering both local and long distance moving throughout Canada and the USA. Phillip’s background is in business and finance and lives in Burnaby BC with his wife and 3 children. Phillip is passionate about all things related to real estate and he enjoys writing about the housing market on his 2 moving blogs: crescentmovingandstorage.com & canadianeasymoving.com
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