This is part of a movement to convince people that the American Dream is dead, and to get them to accept ever lower standards of living. Now they’re pushing trailers, soon I imagine we’ll be treated to articles about the joys of tent cities and a “back to nature” (open latrines) lifestyle.
Our betters want us to take up less space on their earth.
Tiny House Hunters
http://www.hgtv.com/shows/tiny-house-hunters
I think the point of the article is that trailer parks are a free market solution to providing homes for lower income people that actually works a lot better than government provided low income housing. If it were allowed in more places we’d go a lot further toward combatting homelessness etc than anything else that government could do.
Say what you will. I had a friend who bought a mobile home on a lot when still in high school. He paid it off, sold it, and bought a larger one. He lives in a very nice home today and hasn’t had a mortgage for years.
It’s all about not buying more than you can afford. As a first home, a mobile is fine. For some; it’s enough forever. Kids buying $250k “starter homes” will never see the end of house payments.
““back to nature” (open latrines) lifestyle.”
Already done. San Fran and other cities now have open latrines.