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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Statistics released by the National Association of Home Builders show the average home size in the 1970s was 1400 square feet; in 2004, this had blown out to a whopping 2330 square feet, almost twice the size. Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is food, so maybe a need. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. According to Aquatic Net , there are around 8 million pools in residential homes as of 2004, not even counting the over 5 million hot tubs. Is butter a need or a want? More than a 1000 sq foot home. Microwaves.

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