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MicroLiving Show at Shemer Art Center - till March 11, 2018

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 SA585680000

I am always surprised how many home features can fit in 400 sq.ft. - today's visit to the SouthWest MicroLiving show at the Shemer Art Center was no different.

There were 12 micro housing and garden structures on display.

I was able to speak with the builders and artists and to learn more about how one can own a home like the exhibits.

The picture above is the first home I visited. The stairs felt so comfortable and inviting to test them - so I did. And took photos from above - of the living room, kitchen, bedroom.

 

 

The focus on this year's show were the building materials for the tiny homes.

Some of the exhibits showed steel frames and styrofoam, others - wood frame, shipping container shells. 

 

 

 

 

Kitchen and view of the bathroom, finished with corrugated steel panels. The shell is a shipping container, insulated with a special type of surface paint.

Structures ranged from 153 sq.ft. to almost 400 sq.ft., and I saw prices starting at about $17,500 and going up to $79,500.

 

This MicroLiving Show is open till March 11,

Saturdays and Sundays | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5005 E Camelback Rd. Phoenix AZ 85018

www.shemerartcenter.org

 

 

Posted by

Steffy Hristova, MBA, SFR, CNE, Realtor®

HomeSmart Elite Group
Tel:  (602) 710-8161

10601  N. Hayden Rd. I-100
Scottsdale AZ 85260

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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Steffy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Mar 07, 2018 04:29 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Totally amazing and the photos prove it,now just to be clear not my style of living Steffy:)Endre

Mar 07, 2018 10:11 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Ron and Alexandra Seigel , thanks for stopping by. Some of the homes, with lofts, felt very spacious. 

Mar 09, 2018 07:05 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Myrl Jeffcoat , a lot of inspiring creativity. I also got ideas where to find furniture that is light weight and stylish. Thanks for the feature in "Photos".

Mar 09, 2018 07:07 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Endre Barath, Jr. , thanks for stopping by. Because of the stairs, or the size of the space itself?

Mar 09, 2018 07:11 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Steffy, That would have been so much fun to see. Thanks for sharing what you learned and your discoveries.

Mar 12, 2018 07:44 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I'm not ready for one of these, Steffy.  But, I can see how these homes can work for some folks.

Mar 13, 2018 05:51 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing information on this very interesting show.

Dolores might think that one of those tiny houses would be ideal for an additonal walk in closet.

Mar 13, 2018 06:51 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Debbie Reynolds, yes, it was fun to see how those homes are built. The previous yera expo had a focus on the interior design. 

Mar 13, 2018 05:14 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Gabe Sanders , they are fun. YOu will enjoy them. :)

Mar 14, 2018 08:21 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Roy Kelley , and Dorothy may love it. She will have quality time arranging it like a boutique store. Thanks for stopping by.

Mar 15, 2018 06:24 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheffy, definitely not for everyone, but for some will be just perfect.  Great post.

Mar 16, 2018 01:47 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Joan Cox , thanks for stopping by. Lots of fun ideas when looking at the expo homes. 

Mar 17, 2018 05:00 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Doubt I could live in 400 sq ft - with Bernie, or any other person for that matter, but I sure appreciate the concept fully. Tiny homes are quite fascinating - and love how good ones really utilize space fully.  I'd love to attend one of these expos. 

Mar 22, 2018 07:06 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Steffy - I am hearing so much about Tiny houses.  I have yet to see one.

Mar 22, 2018 11:11 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD , I liked the book "The New Small House" by Kate Hutchison. It is always fun to see the tiny homes - amazing creativity. tHanks for stopping by.

Mar 25, 2018 07:46 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Grant Schneider , if you are in the Phoenix area, please let me know. I know 2 designer/buiders who build two of them, and people live in them now. I will be happy to organize a tour of them.

Mar 25, 2018 07:48 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

How was the show? It looks like it was an amazing time! I’m just seeing this now.

Mar 29, 2018 09:52 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I would love to collaborate with you if I were to move down there permanently as well timer to go off what you’re saying to Grant. Steffy Hristova

Mar 29, 2018 09:53 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Laura Cerrano , please let me know if you decide to visit or to move to this area. I will be happy to show you places and contractors who can build them. And maybe, we can talk to some of the people who have experience living in them.

Mar 30, 2018 07:16 AM