Built America Magazine | West
“There are so many small families making $70,000 a year, trying to figure out how they’ll ever afford a home,” he explains. “The Mini House is a foothold. Maybe $350,000 total with land. It’s not their forever home, but it gets them into the market.” For some, it’s a beginning. For others, a dignified downsize. For all, it’s a chance at ownership. “I joyfully build for the glory of God, not for my own”
While Forged Construction builds high-end custom homes, Brad’s heart also leans toward families on the margins of the housing market. A Foothold for Families: The Mini House
“We recently tried what we call the Mini House,” he says.
“It’s a hybrid between a conservative home and a tiny home—one bedroom, one bath, with a really spacious open area. About 24 by 24 feet. Real home, real property .”
BRAD & NICOLE COVINGTON | OWNERS
Though some investors doubted the concept, Brad stood firm.
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