A tiny home looks like the perfect, affordable option. But as you work the cost of the home into your budget, be sure to include lesser-known things like permits, land and other extras as well.

We all dream of building a house of our own someday. Maybe you already have, but if tiny living is your style, check out these steps to get you started.

A permanent tiny house needs a foundation just like any other home. Expect to pay anywhere from $4 to $7 per square foot, ...

Before you jump into building a tiny home there is plenty to consider outside of just picking the design you want and what you want to use to build it.

Jay Shafer has been designing and building tiny houses since the late 90s. Through his company, Four Lights Houses, he sells tiny-house plans, from a 98-square-foot miniature Craftsman called the ...

Most tiny homes won’t qualify for a standard mortgage, mostly due to size requirements. But it’s still possible to finance your tiny home. Our tiny home guide shows you all your financing ...

Thinking about a tiny home as part of your retirement? Learn about the tiny house movement and accessory dwelling units — and how to finance one.

Meet Kerri & Bill, a couple planning for their future retirement by buying preowned tiny houses. They've purchased three tiny ...

That doesn’t mean tiny house living is strictly a move for retirees, of course. You can downsize to a tiny home at any stage of your life.

Micro dwellings are becoming increasingly popular to help homeless people by using spare land on church grounds, The Associated Press reported.

Lending new meaning to the phrase “love thy neighbor,” Bay Area churches are turning their parking lots, backyards and other bits of unused land into tiny homes for the homeless members of ...