Some younger families and retirees are choose to "downsize" their homes. The decision comes with several lifestyle benefits.
"The average size of a house in the U.S. increased from 1,905 square feet in 1987 to 2,450 in 2005. Still, some home buyersâ€"young families as well as empty-nesters and retireesâ€"are deciding that bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why four families started thinking smaller:"
The article also includes a summary, "How Big Is Too Big?" of recent decisions by local governments to restrict large houses or lots and encourage smaller-sized development.
Thanks to Ashwani Vasishth
FULL STORY: Four Reasons To Downsize
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