Increased Demand for Luxe Tiny Homes
Prefabricated, modular tiny homes surged in popularity during the pandemic as homeowners sought more space at home, home offices, and getaways to remote locations. Flash forward to 2023 with mortgage rates pushing 7%, construction costs soaring, and the housing market crumbling, and tiny homes are more practical and desirable than ever.
“We are seeing clients more than ever purchasing our tiny homes as a way to stay in their existing homes and expand, instead of moving to get more space,” says Jamie Mackay, founder of modular prefab tiny house manufacturer, Wheelhaus.” Our tiny homes are ecofriendly, modular luxury cabins on wheels and they’ve never been more in-demand than right now.”
The attraction of living large with less now rests in what prefab tiny homes can become: an easy extension of your existing home. From a guest house designed for multigenerational living to a rumpus room or “she shed,” the addition of a tiny house to an existing home is an easy and relatively affordable way to radically change lifestyle for the better.
Founded in 2006, Wheelhaus introduced the motto, “Living LARGE with Less” with the first affordable, yet truly high-end tiny homes and modular homes. The company’s less is more mantra rings true with millennials and Gen Z homebuyers: less building materials, less square footage and less waste.
“High-quality craftsmanship, materials, and design go into every Wheelhaus home,” said Mackay. “Our homes are delivered turnkey and ready for immediate use. Starting at $149,000, they are often more affordable than doing a renovation or addition to an existing home. Plus, if you decide the space is unnecessary down the road, you can sell the unit to recoup most of your initial investment.”
Blending rustic and modern, Wheelhaus designs combine both the durability and quality craftsmanship of a log cabin with a modern focus on energy efficiency, innovative design, progressive space management, and top of the line building materials.
