The housing crisis in America has led to innovative solutions, with one of the latest trends being tiny, expandable prefabricated homes available on online marketplaces like Amazon. This movement gained attention when TikToker “unspeakk” shared his \$30,000 purchase of a tiny home, amassing nearly 31 million views. The “DOINUO Mobile Expandable Prefab House” he featured is 19x20x8 feet, including a bathroom and outdoor storage shed. These foldable homes are space-efficient and stylish, appealing to both young professionals seeking affordable homes and retirees wanting to downsize. With a shortage of 3.2 million homes in the U.S., these quick-to-ship, cost-effective alternatives offer a solution to high housing prices and long purchasing processes. Amazon offers various models, ranging from \$20,000 to \$35,000, with features like thermal insulation and expandable frames, providing up to 380 square feet of livable space.
