EP 37: The Evolving Landscape of Tiny Home Financing and Communities with Abby Shank

Feb 8

Written By Laura Lynch, CFP® ABFP™ AAMS® CDFA®

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

Abby’s transition from a corporate job to leading a tiny house community.
The development and expansion of Tiny Estates across different states.
Challenges in tiny home financing and how it's evolving with new lending options.
The diversity of demographics in the tiny house community.
The importance of collaboration within the tiny home industry for overcoming regulatory hurdles.
The role of the Tiny House Industry Association in providing resources and support.
Future prospects of tiny home living in relation to traditional housing markets.

How are tiny homes redefining the concept of attainable housing? In this episode, we're joined by Abby Shank, who transitioned from a corporate career to a leader in tiny living and launched two tiny living businesses. Abby's journey and insights offer a unique perspective on the tiny house movement and its impact on modern living.

Listen in as Abby discusses the intricacies of zoning, code, and financing in the tiny house industry, offering her perspective on the future of tiny living and its impact on the housing market. We also discuss Abby's journey from the corporate world to leading a tiny house community, exploring the expansion of Tiny Estates, the evolving challenges in tiny home financing, and the increasing demographic diversity within the tiny house community.