Downsized: Family lives mortgage-free in 320-square-foot home
.....It’s being called the ultimate downsize.
Two years ago, Gary and Debra Jordan were living in a spacious 2000-square-foot home. When Gary lost his job as a construction manager, they struggled to make their mortgage payments. Both took on odd jobs, working long hours and spending less time together just to stay afloat.
So they downsized.
The Arkansas couple found a local builder on Craigslist who custom-built them a new shotgun-style home — for less than $20,000.
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Downsized: Family lives mortgage-free in 320-square-foot home - Yahoo! Shine
Black Blade: Another "tiny house" article. A good example of a family living within their means during hard times.