Amazon sells entire houses for less than $ 20,000 – with free shipping
Housing companies have found a new home: Amazon.
Prefabricated and modular homes – where homes are built in factories – have a moment. From 2013 to 2018, industrial revenues increased an annual 8.6% to nearly $ 10.5 billion, including growth of 4.1% in 2018 alone, according to research firm IBISWorld.
These homes have even hit Amazon
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– and apparently selling out there. In fact, several news that real estate agents Curbed and The Real Deal reported that this 1[ads1]72 sq ft $ 7,250 prefab cabin, which the manufacturer claims can be built in eight hours, sold out on Amazon. (The house offers free shipping.) So many again reported that the home was left in stock.
And it's not the only home for sale on the internet giant – and some can even become homes. "I'm not surprised to see [homes for sale on Amazon]," says Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at TrueTrae.com – who "sells these homes online, presents a new level of opportunity for the retailer to reach consumers who are outside their local area "Here are a few homes for sale on Amazon – ranging in price from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
The 292 sq. Ft. Little Villa Allwood Getaway Cabin, about $ 19,000
The company notes that this 292-square-cabin (square feet does not include extra loft) "is large enough to act as a cottage, home office or even and with a standalone retail building "and that" by adding the tool links, this cabin can be converted into a home. "Of course, it will cost extra and the company notes that if you live in a colder location, you need to add extra insulation. Two adults can put this home together for 2-3 days, the company says.
The 1,000 m² Ecohousemart Timber Home, for around $ 40,000
This modern structure of the northern fir tree was "designed as a salon" which "can be used as a house with many flexibility in terms of interior layout." notes that an "experienced architect can make this a permanent facility." For an additional cost, of course.
The 113 m² Lillevilla Escape, for about $ 5000
The company says that this cottage is better suited for a structure for "hobby, garden or pool tools and supplies" or "just a retreat in the backyard. " And as most of these homes, the low price it includes free shipping, are just a starting point – you should add basics like insulation that will be extra that will create a foundation.
