Recession-Scarred Millennials Fuel Growing Interest in Tiny Homes

“ 'Millennials saw their parents and friends lose their homes and work in jobs that they didn’t really like,' says Mitchell, who founded an annual tiny house conference that held its third-annual gathering in April in Asheville, N.C. For Baby Boomers who saw their retirement savings take a hit during the recession, 'Tiny houses give them the option to still retire, and they can live where they like. ... It’s an elegant solution to a lot of problems that a lot of people are facing today. It’s not for everyone, but for some, it’s just right.' "