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Old 06-04-2009, 08:36 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by johnnymk
Lower taxes, cheaper to heat and cool to name a few.

Not arguing with any of those benefits but the article isn't written with that perspective. It's saying buy a small home because it's the trendy thing to do.

I'm all for living within your means and finding the right arrangement for your situation. A married couple without kids probably doesn't need a 4000 sq ft house but a married couple with 2 kids would find a 1600 sq ft home awfully tight.
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