Title: Exploring Binishell Dome Homes
Hey, it’s Mel again, from brokeGIRLrich. Let’s talk about house buying. We all know that’s not simple, right? Especially in New Jersey, where your average house will cost you around $294,100 – and that’s not even getting you a big place. My parents’ fairly basic three-bedroom house? Zillow prices it just over $320,000.
I’ll be honest, I’ve tested out my finance limits on Zillow’s mortgage calculator. The sobering reality? My salary tells me I should aim for a house costing less than $100,000. Yikes.
No, I’m not currently in the house-hunting stage yet. But, I am slowly padding out my down payment savings account. In the meantime, I’ve got my sights set on alternative living arrangements. A tiny house, off-grid and sustained by solar power? Sounds delightful, if I can nail down a steady internet connection.
For someone who binge-watches tiny homes on HGTV, the idea of compact living feels achievable. Trust me, after living with eight others on a bus during a tour, I’m ready for a tiny house that I can call my own.
That’s when I stumbled upon Binishell dome homes. They’re affordable when you compare them with standard large homes, and they have versions that fit the definition of a ‘tiny house’. Plus, they’re eco-friendly. On average, they cost half as much as a regular home of their size, they produce a third less carbon footprint, and half of the materials are locally sourced.
Smallest Binishell domes start around $3,500, but be warned, building one needs serious precision. Sloppy work can risk a collapse – some schools in Australia learned this the hard way in the 60s/70s.
So, what’s your take on these Binishell dome homes? I’m all ears!
Amidst all the rambling about money and adulting, I’m taking you along as I explore housing options. Stay tuned for Part II of my house buying adventure!