Grade 9 Reading Comprehension: Tiny Homes

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What has been the trend in household lifestyles of middle class Americans over the past 70 to 80 years?

Back

They have been getting increasingly more extravagant.

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What was the average size of a single-family home in 1949?

Back

909 square feet.

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What is the average size of an American single-family home by 2021?

Back

2,480 square feet.

Front

What are some challenges faced by people purchasing homes in America today?

Back

A mountain of debt, a sinkhole of interest, and at least 30 years of working to pay for it.

Front

What is the Tiny House Movement?

Back

A form of resistance against extravagant lifestyles that began in the 1970s.

Front

What is the average size of a tiny house?

Back

Between 160 and 200 square feet.

Front

What are the advantages of tiny houses?

Back

They are portable and significantly less expensive than conventional single-family homes.

Front

How much can a tiny house be built for if you are handy with construction?

Back

As little as $8,000.

Front

What is the typical cost range for a tiny house?

Back

Between $30,000 and $60,000.

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What does the decision to go tiny require from individuals?

Back

Radical self-evaluation of what they really need to live comfortably.