What if homeownership was made as easy as the click of a button? With Amazon selling two-bedroom tiny homes for under $20,000, you can do just that.
A two-bedroom mobile tiny house is being sold by Emonia on Amazon for $19,000, which is about the same price as a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage.
Prefabricated houses are mainly made of metal and are equipped with basic amenities such as a kitchen, toilet, and water heater. It also has a front porch.
What does a $19,000 Amazon tiny home come with?
A fenced porch with three steps welcomes you into the home. The house also has running water and electricity. The listing indicates that it is equipped with a toilet, sink, and even a shower.
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This home features a living room with a kitchen. It also has two bedrooms and can be customized and expanded to suit your needs.
The home is fairly lightweight, weighing in at 999 pounds, according to the Amazon listing. Homes are also equipped with a variety of safety measures, including windproofing, fireproofing, earthquake resistance, sunshading, and resistance to rain and moisture.
How many Americans own their own home?
According to the Federal Reserve, as of May 2024, approximately 64% of adults in the United States will own their home. Only 36% of adults earning less than $50,000 a year own their homes, compared to 87% of adults earning more than $100,000.
Current mortgage options can be a barrier to owning a home in the U.S. According to U.S. Bank, the current 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.875%, or 6.047% annualized.
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