Imagine living in a home where most of your daily chores have been automated or web-connected, so that you or a loved one can remain independent in the community while simultaneously being connected to help and assistance at the press of a button. Well, no need to imagine- the opportunity to live this way is now being showcased. To read more about this concept of “connected independence” and the super smart home, Click Here. But at the same time, there is an opposite trend taking hold among many seniors, who yearn for downsizing and simplicity as the years go on. This is the trend known as the “tiny house movement.” These micro houses, often in the form of pre-fab buildings, can take up as little as 100 feet, and can often be moved into place, or transported to another site, if needed. In fact, the portability and simplicity of these dwellings provide the kind of flexibility that many seniors crave as their life conditions evolve and change. The trend is clearly catching on, as it’s been estimated that 2 out of every 5 buyers of tiny homes are now over age 50. Catch up on this new trend by Reading Here.