There's a new home-building trend [1] sweeping the senior community that gives true meaning to the phrase "less is more." Tiny houses are popping up all across the country thanks to companies like Tiny Home Builders [2], Tumbleweed Tiny House Company [3], and Minim Homes [4]. These projects throw tradition out the window and focus on providing senior citizens with an alternative to assisted living facilities.

To give you a little perspective, the average American home measures 2,600 square feet [5], while microhomes average 100 to 400 square feet. But despite their small size, the homes include all the necessities of standard-sized home: kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas. Many of the homes are senior-friendly featuring wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and low countertops, and some are even mobile [6] (deeming them certified RVs) so they can actually be placed directly in the backyard of a caretaking family member.

Aside from size, they also appeal to seniors because of their low-maintenance nature and lack of stairs. Check out the video below and keep reading for a glimpse at some current listings, but we should warn you that they're so charming and cute, you may even want one for yourself [7].