The lot fit 9 McMansions. They built 44 small homes for locals instead

[@ravicka]

We need this as entry level home buying, not just rentals.

[@ryane.7894]

@@ravicka Right?! Looks and feels a lot like a “company town.”

[@LisaLightning]

Yes! And being able to own the land, in case a hedge fund wants to buy it and raise land rentals, like is happening in trailer parks.

[@goodkarna]

Or rent to own

[@evangewho56]

So what, `if company town, they have a right to take care of their employees only if they want. Other townships or companies should do that for THEir employees.

[@krystengodfrey4421]

Yup. If you lose your job. do you lose your rental? You never earn equity in your tiny home, either.

[@JustMoi7882]

I am surprised by all the negative comments. This couple are providing lovely, affordable homes to people who WANT to live there. They ae trying their best to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. To all those complainers out there, let's see you put your time and money where your mouth is. Yes, they have money but this couple have also worked physically hard to get this project up and running. I suspect they live and breathe their business 24/7 and have always worked hard. I applaud their efforts and wish more employers (and property developers) were like them.

[@thewebclubhouse]

People will always find away to be negative. They are miserable people who aren’t happy with themselves.

[@SigFigNewton]

The negative comments are mainly from people clueless about economics. Increased housing density makes small businesses in the area more viable.

[@zacharyhenderson2902]

Yeah but small homes =/= affordable homes.

[@christinacody8653]

@@zacharyhenderson2902 In comparison to the options locally? Probably.

[@zacharyhenderson2902]

@@christinacody8653 not necessarily. A brand new stick build home 3x the size in that state would average around $360k minus the lot.

[@hotstewglass1155]

Why aren’t we doing this all over the USA? So admirable to think of your employees.

[@avaholloway32]

#PureGreed!

[@tbong9293]

And in Canada!!

[@rachelkuta1754]

@@hotstewglass1155 they have a community of tiny homes in the Detroit area. Built in an area where blight happened. Really nice and great for a starter home for some. Great for seniors.

[@signalfire6]

Without the 'working class', waiters, home and care workers, people at the beginning of their careers, you can't have a thriving town or city. There's a town I was interested in, Cambria California that is mostly retirees. Housing is very expensive and they can't build more because they don't have the water supply. The closest town with young people is too far for college students to drive; it's nearly impossible for the restaurants and the local grocery store to staff the employees they need.

[@honeyblue2902]

Zoning, nimby & hoas, private investment firms & profitability, land restrictions based on disaster sites, protected land, etc.

[@lydiakinnaman3679]

Brilliant... they need to do that for the Elderly and our Veterans.

[@judybethclark9431]

Elderly could not handle those very steep, very narrow stairs. Speaking from experience.

[@lindaahlgrim1331]

@@judybethclark9431 But there are lifts they can sit on to carry them up & down the stairs.

[@SigFigNewton]

But it doesn’t make my land appreciate in value quickly, so nah

[@CherryGryffon]

@@lindaahlgrim1331 There are NO lifts compact enough to go up and down these stairs. All lifts are, generally speaking, just larger than the size of a wheelchair and that DOESN'T include the stuff hidden in the wall, the track system, or any of that. Moreover, those weigh a LOT. Far more than these quick-build houses can support routinely.

[@christinacody8653]

@@lindaahlgrim1331 The way they designed it, lifts wouldn't fit a structure like that.

[@TonyDoGood]

That's little boy makes my heart melt. So good to see these families get to have a home.. Imagine how that boys life would have been without this home..

[@adaptivelogic1354]

T-Rex !!!

[@evangewho56]

Kids are resilient he would’ve survived, read a book by 103 year old man who was born in the tenements of New York, and he became very successful. Sometimes if you grow up, Do you have the drive to succeed whereas people that grew up in affluence don’t.

[@marlenecarvery4270]

Great idea but needs tweaking. Parking looks highly inconvenient

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

I would put fruit trees into those central common spaces. With that many people I would think, with a couple of pole fruit pickers, the fruit would be harvested and used. I love this project! 💚

[@susanpage8315]

A community garden would be ideal, too.

[@jenniferj1870]

@@susanpage8315 Exactly what I was thinking!

[@MassiveChetBakerFan]

That's a fantastic idea!

[@janesmith9024]

Although small trees become big trees and disturb foundations (have spent part of today working on very big 100 year old trees!) and someone has to clear the leaves and there would be less space for the children to play too

[@virginiamoss7045]

People are human and humans often can't get along. I could see some accusing others of taking all the fruit, leaving none for the others. I could also see certain residents causing trouble and interfering with others. How are these communities policed? It's all roses until the weeds start to take over. And at low prices there's going to be a lot of "weeds".

[@smrk2452]

This took a lot of math. Smart thinking to eliminate waste. Awesome 😎

[@virginiamoss7045]

It is absolutely brilliant!

[@selenalorenzi]

Perfect couple❤❤

[@KindnessInChaos]

The realtor that said you could sell these for $290k all day long??!! They are the reason (among many other things) why there’s a housing crisis!

[@HibijibiCraft]

@@KindnessInChaos it isnt a realtors fault. They are just part of the flawed system. Its a government issue, they are the only ones with the ability to fix it. No one will use a realtor who undervalues their house(i do agree that price is insanity)

[@echochapman7657]

So........ you think the realtor defines the pricing for a market? You think that if they said that they'll sell for $100k all day long that would be the market value? The fact is that the price of labor to build them, the cost of materials, the cost of land (which are all out of control), and the supply and demand all have an impact ...... not so sure about somebody that is paid to sell at market value selling at market value being the problem. Seems like an inane comment that has no value in defining or addressing the problem. It is more the steady decay of our economy since the early 2000's and lack of emphasis to correct this downward spiral that is the problem. As a nation we have focused on rather irrelevant social issues while neglecting the meaningful ones .....

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

They are not. Realtors sell them for what people are willing to pay. The other reasons are for political in regards to city codes, regulations, and of course government corruption. San Francisco has a building height limit of 80 ft. But you wouldn't believe it by looking at what is allowed to be built there. Then how? You have to grease the palms of the city council and they give you a special permit.

[@LowConsumptionAgenda]

@@HibijibiCraft so now the future is by design, compact energy efficient houses, low birth rates, no driveways, fewer cars, no storage, less consumption, no plastic, staycations....finite resources are the reason, but the public needs to be told other stories

[@abdulkadirthecarguy1948]

@HibijibiCraft What could the government do to change prices? How could they fix it. My country started to have similar issues. I wonder what's your thoughts are?

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

You gave a home to 13 families for Xmas? 😭😭 What you're doing for your employees and community is wonderful and you're to be congratulated for your compassion and empathy.

[@selenalorenzi]

They are a blessing and will be blessed.

[@selenalorenzi]

Exactly.

[@wishywashy1153]

i think she said they were ready to move in by christmas eve.

[@bellarose6509]

I love the care the employers show their staff. Ingenuity at its finest! ❤

[@Channel-5766]

There are hundreds of thousands of vacant homes and apartments in this country. The problem is not a lack of housing, the problem is a lack of will to regulate the way a few investors in this country have taken ownership of an investment sector that harms American families, homes and apartments. We, the government and private industry, have a moral duty to give families back the power to buy homes at affordable prices. This is not a debatable issue, it is a moral duty to society. We can and must do better.

[@deekang6244]

There is a model in place in Canada. The government owns some of the apartment buildings and they operate at cost, keeping the rent low. This puts pressure on the private sector to have competitive pricing. I wish we did that as well.

[@mariehillerman5579]

YES well articulated than you Channel

[@stj971]

👍 Amen and bravo! 👍

[@kgreen8527]

Correction the moral thing to do is to give everything back to the Native Americans!

[@bonniegaither3994]

Exactly. Private equity firms should NOT be allowed to buy up housing

[@justmaria5806]

What an amazing couple. What an amazing little community. Please return for a visit in a couple of years. We'd like to see them greened out and planted with trees, and quite frankly, how the residents have taken care of their little neighborhood. It is my hope this video is shared and that more communities will begin their own affordable neighborhoods.

[@aaaaallllld7576]

NOOOOOOooooooooooooo no no no. Nobody wants to live here. Nobody likes these "neighborhoods" except for the people profiting off them.

[@zoponex3224]

@@aaaaallllld7576 What do you have this on? Seems a damn site better than some big apartment complex.

[@olga138]

@@aaaaallllld7576 I'd move into one of these in a minute. Housing is sky-high, and if they would rent to me for an affordable price, I would love to be there. And if "Nobody wants to live here," why do they have a waiting list?

[@queensmum]

I would love to see it in a few years with trees and flowers planted!

[@aaaaallllld7576]

@@zoponex3224 I'd rather live in a 44-unit apartment complex. Its footprint would be smaller even if the apartments were twice as big, and I'd experience the luxury of having access to stairs that meet building code. An apartment complex would consume far less energy too, since tiny houses turn every apartment wall into an exterior wall.

[@-sstevens5444]

Impressed that they're taking care of their employees first. And then being selective about a mix of other people, ages and work. Well done. Willing to move when have space... ❤

[@aaaaallllld7576]

In my state, landlords aren't allowed to choose tenants based on job type, so that might not even be legal.

[@uneetudiant]

@@aaaaallllld7576 That would depend on what you consider the definition of legal is .

[@Pavic124]

It made me think of 19th-20th century factory owners building small houses for their employees in Europe. Although it's generally a good thing it's also quite confrontational to see society as a whole hasn't really advanced that much in 200 years.

[@xpsxps1339]

@@Pavic124 Well even if you are right, it doesn't bother me much since e.g. in philosophy, the most impactful pieces of work were written around two thousand years ago. It doesn't mean we are stupider now; it rather means the people were already very developed, at the time. Also, I am not saying we couldn't do better (we surely could!), but there is a significant amount of people who generally love to live in the past, and that pretty much slows the process.

[@marshannajohnson8584]

​@@-sstevens5444 I agree! I love the fact that they are being selective about who they rent to. If a lot of homeowners and apartments complexes were more selective about tenants, they wouldn't have to deal with the problems they bring like crime, nastiness, and destructive behavior. What I've realized is those types of people will move somewhere tear the place up then once a newly development comes along they apply to that place then continue the same behavior bringing the property value down. Keep the ghetto, trifling people out and move the people who have something to lose in. People who have something to lose appreciate and take care of what they have.

[@Sher-1964]

I am 60 live in Ga with my 68 yr old cousin she was a RN for 35 yrs and she got glaucoma and unfortunately now she is legally blind and has had 4 cornea transplants. I worked 26 yrs full time and from lifting so much weight on my job at hospital I hurt my back we have been looking for something like this the rent is horrible everywhere. I sure wish you guys would look into buying something in the Appalachian mountains up around north ga I can assure you guys would never go wrong building more of these. God please send us something like this!! You guys are amazing. I live like 30 mins from Former President Carter and I remember him and his wife always working with habitat for humanity here in Ga. They help build many homes in Americus Ga. So glad I found y’all’s channel. God Bless you guys.

[@Karen-xz7qs]

Yes! They started habitat for humanity!!!

[@Karen-xz7qs]

I need you one of these!!!

[@debrakellerman7364]

The men used to build homes out of logs and women can help especially with stone houses

[@hollyp4579]

There is a tiny home community made up of mostly retired in Newport! TN. Might want to check out website “ Incredible tiny homes”. They have the “ incred-I-box” and add a box as the lowest priced units.

[@juanitasellshouses]

What a brilliant idea! As a Realtor is a very demanding, price expanding area of the country, my heart grieves for those I meet on a regular basis who can no longer afford to live in their hometown. I'm going to show this video to our powers that be to see if we can do something similar. I'm not the one with the finances, but I'll sure try to find someone!

[@Bashfuldoc]

If only all people would think of ways to help others while also protecting the environment. This makes me so happy!

[@Southamericangirl42]

Oh my goodness, you treehuggers are so tiring.

[@patricialarsen2042]

I very seldom ever comment on any video. This story made me cry. These people are so altruistic. They've given me hope in humanity.

[@dufung3980]

A bunch of people paying >1050 a month those homes which cost 8k to build. Do the math, 30 years >13k a year, about 40 homes, 400k each, just 5 pay off the materials and land, where does the rest of the money go? They basically own their employees like Blair mountain in the ol mining days.

[@WillowEtain]

@@dufung3980 This part, thank you. They are serving their own needs because they need employees to staff their business, how many high dollar rental homes do they own in that area they they are pricing those same people out of?

[@andresvaldes2491]

@@WillowEtain how many affordable homes have you built?

[@olga138]

@@dufung3980 They didn't cost $8k to build. What planet are you living on?

[@chocolatebunny5465]

A condominium neighborhood would have made more sense, looked nicer, probably could have been bigger, and yeah..

[@LitHouseTieDye]

Beautiful. People finding real solutions that work now. When I was young I was a CNA in a nursing home and I loved it. I left the profession because it did not pay enough to make a living. Caring for people is a hard job. To be asked to do it and not be able to house yourself is very disheartening. Good for them for caring about the people and not the profit. I'm a NH resident so it's lovely to see in my state.

[@jeanlanz2344]

They do care about profit. They said they're not making money in the building process, but they will long-term. They're going to be landlords to 44 houses.

[@chocolatebunny5465]

A condominium complex would have made much more sense imo

[@signalfire6]

Hopefully you will see this; after I retired from a clerical/medical job, I happened to befriend the elderly man who lived next door to my aunt. He was going blind at 98 years old (!) and after a while of getting to know each other, he asked me to move in with him and be his driver, caretaker, whatever needed doing basically. He became my best friend ever and lived another almost 5 years. The money I saved from rent all those years and a bit he left me in his will that came out of the sale of his house after he died meant I could buy a modest house myself free and clear. Anyone thinking about home care work should consider live-in work if they can find compatible clients.

[@signalfire6]

@@jeanlanz2344 With the rent capped at $1000 in perpetuity, that's going to be a real bargain a few years from now and going into the future. It's too bad these aren't for sale, not rent though.

[@keybase8653]

@@chocolatebunny5465 but an apartment was not allowed by zoning rules.

[@HurricaneHeather]

This!!! This is what I have been wanting to see more of in housing. Intentional communities designed with a purpose to house people, not maximize profit for the sake of profit alone. We already have plenty of housing that is out of reach for more than half of Americans, for ownership or for rent. Thank you for using your knowledge to make the world a better place for everyone you touch with your efforts.

[@KathyRohlman]

Incredible program! I have so much admiration for the husband/wife contractor/architect team who care enough about others to invest such time and talent in them. Bravo!

[@JKART-do5jc]

These people are awesome. Thanks for their good work. I just built a 800 sq. Ft home by myself and it took 1.5 years while living in my camper van. It is a 2/1. I was 65 woman when I started…it was a great experience. I love this concept of living, it’s ideal if people stay neat and clean…not allowed to junk it up. Love the way she did the bottom plate 2x6, good thinking for that insulation

[@virginiamoss7045]

That in particular impressed me.

[@greenspiritarts]

This project has a LOT of attention to detail in order to keep the costs down yet the houses comfortable and livable. I would have liked to see one or two “communal” buildings for residents to use as gathering spaces/ kid events / communal storage of things like gardening tools that everyone might share seasonally. This model can work for so many places all across this nation to give young people a place to start and elders a nice place in which to retire. Kirsten, I hope you go back in a year and see how it looks with gardens, trees, etc. Thanks for making this video! An inspiration for many New England communities where housing is too expensive and /or simply unavailable. ❤

[@theresagaignard1103]

All great ideas.

[@-sstevens5444]

The problem with communal areas is who cares for them. Was wondering if they have a permanent gardener? Was there specific do's and don't[s] in the rental agreement... like outdoor stuff..

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I agree, love to see how they and their residents are doing in 1-2 yrs.

[@Cassie00111]

I was thinking that they need a space for a playground / park / gathering area.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@Cassie00111 since their are children who need to run off energy, that would be a good idea.

[@seeingyouontube]

Respect and admiration for this talented, driven couple!

[@LeeAnnCarlsted-uy1fr]

I cried when I watched this. To see this couple go to so much effort to help their fellow people, exploded my heart in a happy and joyous way! Thank you God, for people like this, who care deeply about others! I pray more people will take the cue from this video and these two earth angels, and continue building homes like this for our needy population. I just read an article where an 88 year old woman had to give up her apartment because they kept raising the rent and she couldn’t pay it anymore. So she is now living in her car. This made me so sorrowful and deeply, deeply sad. She needs some thing like this. Thank you again for committing to helping others in this very practical and needed way! I especially think of the children and the seniors who need help. But the young families need help also. God is shining down on you, and smiling, and saying good job my children for being the hands and feet of Jesus on earth! Helping others is a feeling that you can’t replicate any other way. You see their smile and you know that you are contributing to increasing the positivity and the joy and the love and the kindness to all these people you are helping! Thank you for all you are doing!! LeeAnn 💗

[@farmerfry785]

My 7 year old daughter and I enjoyed this video. She proposes a community garden in the middle could be a great addition to the awesome community feel youve got going.

[@SoCalFreelance]

I was also thinking lawn space. Bring your own lawn chair for movie night and popcorn in the central square. ✨

[@elwood212]

They could have a garden shed for each pod that contains shared lawn mower and gardening tools. Thanks Kirsten a wonderful couple helping their community in such a relevant kind manner.beautiful to see.💕🙏

[@dufung3980]

Then who will they sell their storage units built next to the units? Thieve the equity, thieve the dreams of ownership.

[@longkesh1971]

This is almost perfect but then when they said grass, my heart dropped. I wish they could get a permaculture expert to volunteer to do free consulting. Instead of grass they could make better use of that space, like apple trees, plot for tomatoes, etc. Its really unfortunate that Americans waste so much resources on grass when fruit, nuts, berries, roses, so many better uses of land than paying landscaping company and HOA for grass. Ugh.

[@WillowEtain]

@@longkesh1971 These people only care about profit. All developers in the US are like that, these people are only doing this so they can have employees present to staff their other businesses. Research Blair Mountain and the labor struggles there and you will see why this is a HORRIBLE IDEA.

[@normaevett]

@WillowEtain Not every employer is a predator. It seems these folks are up front about their plans and are being fair. ​

[@dorothysay8327]

@@WillowEtain wow that’s an amazingly negative view. I’d argue that this is a win-win situation to house people equitably and economically either can be close to their place of employment and live well!

[@kathyblooflat7217]

He said it best. "Redo zoning to fit the need of today" Amen!

[@edition-deluxe]

landlords vote against it, and use their pull to make others do the same.

[@fionaanderson5796]

@@edition-deluxe Why do landlords get a vote on what happens on someone else's property? This sort of thing should be done by the local planning department to fit the needs of the area and in conjunction with planning roads, transport, schools, shopping strips, etc. Immediate neighbours can voice objections based on regulations such as overlooking private backyards, solar access, accessibility, etc, which may or may not be upheld after balancing all factors. It's no wonder America is a dystopia for most people.

[@edition-deluxe]

@@fionaanderson5796 It's not a vote about a specific property or project, but instead the policies, like can't build multi-family here, or no buildings over this many feet or stories, etc, etc. Then once policies are in place the planning department comes back and says but it's the law and our hands are tied, etc, etc. Every city has tons of old outdated regulations about building that make building anything a nightmare and usually take 3-4 times as long.

[@edition-deluxe]

@@fionaanderson5796 I agree about the growing dystopia.

[@fionaanderson5796]

@@edition-deluxe and here I thought Australia had too much red tape...

[@kendramatson7547]

This is the positive result when govt leaders and businesses work together for the benefit of their community. Kudos to all involved!!!

[@ganymeade5151]

However, it is sad that most people will never be able to afford more comfortable homes. Meanwhile, the rich are getting much richer.

[@SigFigNewton]

@@ganymeade5151nothing about this community looks uncomfortable to me. Just looks like being able to retire ten years sooner

[@jamisojo]

You couldn't pay me to live in one of those tiny little houses. That looks like a camping trip.

[@lynnnash1175]

@@jamisojogood, it leaves it for someone that will appreciate it👍

[@melba-rosetoast1250]

​@@lynnnash1175Right on! 👍 I'm with you Lynn!❤😊

[@tommycollier9172]

Those 2 individuals Are probably the best humanitarian I've ever run across

[@marlenecarvery4270]

When you have a lot of money, you can do amazing things

[@PollyTooman]

But a lot of rich people don't do anything like this just make more money after all you can't fit it in the box with you

[@zubaidasmith4551]

This makes me cry. I pray that this beautiful way of thinking will spread across the US. Thank you for sharing.

[@SCCL1000]

Finally, a progressive and approved village. Kudos to you two and to Dover, NH for responding to real need. Awards should be given for a decent and respectful solution to today's housing shortage. Can I move in?

[@debbralehrman5957]

Good for this Township that they're progressive enough to work with them. Thanks for sharing this story. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌺

[@aaaaallllld7576]

Building shoddy worker housing on a watershed/ floodplain is not progressive. This is some right-wing shit.

[@Ironrodpower]

True meaning of progressive

[@WillowEtain]

Are you high? Or do you just not know American history. Go study the labor struggles and the battle of Blair Mountain. There is NOTHING progressing about this.

[@WillowEtain]

@@Ironrodpower You don't understand what your are saying. There is noting progressive about this.

[@EmDe69]

The Randolphs should run HUD. Proud of you. Greed is NOT good.💙🏡

[@nanszoo3092]

that would be great

[@grizzlybear4]

YES. I waited 2 years to end up in an apartment with a hyper-crazed manager. UGH. I would LOVE a place like this.

[@ruthegan8524]

Admirable.

[@Murphyslaw918]

the government isn’t involved that’s why it’s great!

[@JasiliAdia]

They could put new humane blood to HUD.😊

[@dhebert111]

This right here is a great idea and the people who took the initiative to create affordable housing for the community should be commended for doing something most people who could do this, don't. It shows tremendous foresight and compassion. As a solution for their employee's needs, shows their commitment to the development of a business with great values. Great job guys.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

A lot of people have to be willing to live with less in order to have this work. And, we need 10 million more of these units. Thank you Maggie and John Randolph for showing us this can be done.

[@HiGregLester]

For tiny homes, it feels like a decent amount of space. The problem isn't that these places are tiny, but the fact that American homes, generally, have swelled to enormous sizes. Those 9 McMansions that would have gone in that space would probably be between 2500 and 3500 sq ft. The average American home in the 1920s was about 1000 sq ft, with usually more children and less efficiency in terms of space and energy. I know people with 3000sq ft houses that still need to fill a garage and rent a storage unit. We got too much crap.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@HiGregLester Your last sentence....perfect.

[@kathyputman5160]

@@HiGregLester I agree. I have a son with a wife and a 3 bedroom ranch house. They complain about not having enough space. Granted 1 bath is 1960 style but, for two married people? I grew up in the same type of home with 2 parents and 4 sisters. 7 of us in 3 bedroom 1 bath house and managed. He hates when I mention they have too much stuff. BTW they also pay for a rented storage building filled with more stuff.

[@chillydawgg4354]

Everyone has too much junk anyways

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@chillydawgg4354 💯

[@makidominguez5856]

Bravo! I am a hybrid, modular builder and I want to do whatever I can to bring well built, affordable housing to as many as possible.

[@hbennett5640]

@@makidominguez5856 Where do you build these modular homes?

[@OfftoShambala]

Hope you are able to achieve that.

[@YoniBaruch-y3m]

Knowing where the building codes allow it, and how to navigate those codes, will go the longest way towards making it possible for more of us!

[@46gcc]

Would like to see an actual list of housing communities like this state by state in the future and not just builders who can build them

[@KarmenD-ce5re]

hybrid what??? there is NO such thing as a so called 'hybrid modular' if thats what your referring to...

[@Jazna1]

Walking through my Seattle neighborhood full of new-built huge houses, I marvel at the square footage and wonder how many people live there. You never see anyone, there are no children playing outside. The new houses are listed at well over $1 million. I grew up in a family with five children in a normal-sized ranch style house in the 1960s. I like the more sensible approach of putting smaller homes on land. Good design, consideration for privacy issues, a neighborhood feel. Admirable couple. I own a 700 sq. ft. condo and would be delighted to trade it for a roomy tiny house like these, with a little outside space.

[@SigFigNewton]

Suburban “luxury” been deteriorating a lot of peoples mental health m fully realizing it. Many genuinely like those enormous homes tho and do get outside some at home or elsewhere

[@pamelavance648]

@Jazna1 to answer the question..where's the people the children.... parents are working many hours to afford home, children are in daycare because parents are at work . Sad what has happened to family time . From a kid ( me ) didn't have much but at the same time had so much.... as in family fun simple living is valuable so very valuable.

[@Faretheewell608]

@@Jazna1 I drove by the Seattle house I lived in as a kiddo. The street was lined with cars, no kids out playing. A bit sad.

[@astrahcat1212]

I grew up in a giant fixed up house from the 1800s in upstate NY on 100 acres of land, and I agree with you completely, we should have all had tiny homes instead and just enjoyed the land, the house was a nightmare in many many ways, constant hassle.

[@patchayko721]

What a fabulous concept! Bravo! Both the US and Canada needs more communities like this.

[@debjohnson6332]

These homes are incredible, the owners amazing! This shows how easily affordable housing can be when people who care put forth the effort to make a difference. As a senior, this community would be my ideal home! Huge shout out to this couple! ❤

[@Philosophicalpaperti]

We really need to start doing better as a society. It shouldn’t have to fall to individuals to do projects like this. But I’m glad there are people like this doing such good work, it’s much needed.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Moses didn't bring zoning down the mountain on a tablet.. 😂 love it

[@ihateregistrationbul]

@@tailgatecarpenter26 its because density only works for the wealthy.

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Loved it too❤

[@JEANNEHUNTER-q5t]

I briefly lived in a 2 1/2 bedroom row house in the UK and marveled at how well it worked for families. It had a long garden at the back, with a garage and storeroom. My 2 adult, two toddler family was snug as bugs!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

@@JEANNEHUNTER-q5t I've been about the tiny movement since I was little, I used to build my barbies camper vans in my brothers, tonka trucks

[@Jarjarjar21]

Moses may have been required to pass inspection when he parted the waters. I mean water walls😂

[@dellahful]

Beside helping ppl to get a home… I like how the company rep said « how can we ask our employees to be good to our costumers if we’re not nice to them. » I wish the come I sell my time too would hear this and treat their employees better/ nice.

[@aaaaallllld7576]

You should probably get a bit more information about what the company pays their workers and what the company charges in rent before assuming anything about "nice."

[@drillerdev4624]

@@aaaaallllld7576 bring the data if you have it. And the standard cost of living in the area so we can compare

[@kyfarm]

@@aaaaallllld7576 Yes, that seems a lot to charge monthly for such a small space.

[@wendyps143smith4]

What?

[@chezmoi42]

@@aaaaallllld7576 Why not watch the video? They tell you both of those things.

[@leifcatt]

These should be legal everywhere in the U.S. It's a shame that greed rules the country.

[@WillowEtain]

you realize that's an oxymoron right?? Greed is the entire reason they built them. They only did it to staff their other businesses. If they paid their employees fairly they could afford to live in the same town they work in without resorting to living in a shed owned and controlled by their employer. These people should be able to afford to buy their own damn homes.

[@alisonf6478]

@@WillowEtain I believe there are gray areas.

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

It never should have been made illegal in the first place. Zoning was a huge mistake aside from keeping industrial separate. The damage zoning has caused is immeasurable.

[@Gravitatis]

@@WillowEtain what about the people that _dont_ want to spend 500k on a house?

[@YoniBaruch-y3m]

Forced to buy more than we need, want, or can afford.

[@thelazyj8658]

This is absolutely wonderful, they have provided more than just a service to the community! I only see the positives!

[@rogersadler5378]

This is so awesome!! A few of us tried to do that here in Rochester NY but the city would not allow it. It is not until a person who worked for the city retired that we found out that it was simply because they could not get as much property tax from a area than if they only allowed bigger more expensive homes. This is so wonderful that you folks found a win win for everyone

[@carriebradley7634]

I just want to say THANK YOU to this couple! I have prayed for people like you to step up and bless others! You are breaking even.... And saving hundreds from living a paycheck to paycheck stressed out daily, barely eeking out a living, no hope life! And may God bless you for it! I hope more will do the same! ❤

[@arlingtonguy54]

I’m impressed with the architects design considerations balancing function and cost. Those must have been painful decisions but to accomplish the goal of affordability you have to give and take. I’d like to see more videos on affordable living and especially pocket neighborhoods.

[@donnamoll3159]

When my husband and I were first married we rented a condo of 900 square feet @ $400 a month (1989). It was a 2 bedroom 1 bath place on the ground level with a small patio. This was a very reasonable size and more home builders need to build a percentage of these type of places.

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Praise: the thought that went into creating this community is superb. Giving priority to employees is so kind. Offering homes to career caregivers and to young couples is fantastic. This project definitly reaches one segment of the population who want and need a home. Great job!

[@lisabibby6274]

This is absolutely fantastic, I'm physically disabled and have my mentally challenged brother who lives with me and my spouse/caretaker. We live in Massachusetts but it's getting extremely difficult financially to keep living in our house. Would be blessed to be able to live in something like these beautiful places.

[@tommydv]

This is great! I hope they make many more "pocket neighborhoods" like these.

[@pinetree5489]

They could also be called ghettos.

[@zoponex3224]

​@@pinetree5489Words.

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Watching from Europe, I wonder how much privacy they have if any at all. There's not a single solid wall on those houses! Just try playing music there if nothing else..... My son rents 2 bedrooms aptm for 1000 €, in Vienna (Austria) and Vienna has been named the world's most liveable city for the third year running! (Categories - stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure).

[@lidijabirsa7768]

​@@pinetree5489Exactly, nothing but the ghetto!

[@JML542]

​@@lidijabirsa7768 the thicker insulation helps.

[@p31ChicaLove]

I LOVE everything about this! Keep up the great work Randolphs!

[@TheKlh54]

While these tiny homes may not be for everyone, this couple was willing to address the huge need happening in their community and with their employees. I certainly applaud their efforts and dedication to addressing these needs head on! Not only did they figure out how to keep employees but they actually care about their employees! This is how communities should work rather than seeking “help” from the government (which rarely ends up being “help” in the long run) There are caveats in living in these small spaces (stairways for one, no garages for your car or extra storage) but these times call for more creativity and affordability. “Necessity is the mother of invention” fits beautifully here!!

[@Saliferous]

Government is the community. Stop electing people running on "government doesn't work" because those people are incentivized to sabotage government. They can then go "look government doesn't work" and keep winning.... because they're corrupt. Stop electing people who tell you that "government is the bad guy"... why are they running then?

[@mossyoakmom8880]

Yes they are making a lot of money on their business and then they are making a lot of money on their employees. It’s like legal slave labor.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@mossyoakmom8880 What's wrong with making money? Not everyone believes in Communism or Socialism. And, you obviously know nothing about slave labor. Please read a bit, get informed and then develop your argument.

[@SigFigNewton]

@@mossyoakmom8880this being a better option than other options for the residents says more about NIMBYs than it does about that company.

[@JML542]

​@@mossyoakmom8880 This project has cost them over six million dollars ... They have to pay for it somehow. The one renter said that she's paying $1050 a month which is half the cost elsewhere. How many months of rent need to be paid in order to pay six million dollars? Almost twelve years to break even. That's not including the ongoing monthly utility costs, maintenance or taxes. They're not gouging anyone.

[@MBrice-qt3kd]

Young Lady, you have just elevated my total respect for you. My husband and mother are passing right now and we have a son near Huntsville, and sister in South Carolina. As a mother I want to thank you and commend you. I've been recommending you to everyone I know because my kids and Scott and looking desperately as his time isn't very long and he's racing my mom to the finish line.. Just needed to believe in my fellow and sisters because I need to have something positive in my life right now. It's hard to keep going but God is sustaining me. Susan, thank you for your love and your prayers and thank you for all you do. YOU'RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND THAT MATTERS!❤❤❤❤❤

[@BloomzMember]

Thank you to this couple❣️ And, with the affordability, the people that live there also have a stable financial situation ... which means they can save, have a hopeful future for their children. They can dream. It's so much more than a tiny home.🥰

[@marge3157]

Its funny how we look at a bit of extra space and automatically think, you need a roommate. Need to get out of that mindset. Love this idea.

[@cathycoryell2351]

Exactly. Change the mindset, so people can live independently.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Only as an option, if she needed to go that direction. It can be occupied by a person or be occupied with "stuff", as it is now.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

this is what needs to be done across the country. 🦋

[@user-yy3jv1yw8n]

Beautiful couple! LOVE THEIR MINDSET and AMBITION. LOVE LOVE LOVE please MORE OF THIS all over the GLOBE!!! Greetings from Switzerland, where I hope, that we will also be allowing these kind of housings!!!

[@episodicandfilmsy]

Great for elder care facilities to think of the health and happiness of their workers, reducing commutes and building neighborhoods!

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Thank you Maggie and John for all your hard work to provide affordable housing for your NH coast citizens. We need more of this nationwide.

[@bethgoldman2560]

Im a disabled elder! This would be ideal for a village style elder housing! I’d live there in a heartbeat!

[@PeaceTrainJump]

It is far from ideal for elderly or disabled people. There are stairs to get into the house. The shower doesn't have handrails and is too narrow for a chair. A person needing a walker or other assistive device could not get through many of the doorways. Part of the house's square footage is a loft that can only be reached by narrow stairs.

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

@@PeaceTrainJump Yes those stairs in the video looked extremely narrow for that matter. Its not handicapped accessible either.

[@bethgoldman2560]

@@PeaceTrainJump there is other ways to adapt it for handicapped accessibility. Including fold down stairs that are wider and quite sturdy. I’d like the idea for elder and disabled housing in a village formation. Small independent spaces with walk ways and a central gathering space. I dream of such a place existing in my part of the US.

[@PeaceTrainJump]

@@bethgoldman2560 Yes, that would be great. This design isn't it.

[@happyjackhemp]

@@bethgoldman2560 the dream is still worth repeating, thank you for your wisdom and vision

[@iamblaineful]

9 Families or 44. That's good land use in effect. I love what they did around sizing, window placements, etc...that when done 44 times over, yield upside...but I do agree with the architect that 9 windows would have been better. I have 11 in my off-grid cabin that is nearly identical in size.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I agree but the places seemed full of light and airy.

[@fionawallace580]

Also - lots of snow in this area- windows can leak heat…

[@Nurse3811]

Not a good idea for more windows in this very cold region. They seem bright enough

[@chocolatebunny5465]

A condominium complex would have been even nicer.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@chocolatebunny5465 rezoning is expensive, time consuming and possibly difficult with neighbors on either side most probably protesting.

[@comedianmattrossey]

This video is saved in my favourites so I can go back and find it to develop a similar kind of village in a country I love because my wife is from there and many people and families need homes there. This could be a perfect answer for that. Thanks Kirsten! Matt -Toronto, Canada

[@chantalhill9268]

As a designer I am really impressed by this couple and how much attention to detail on both design and build cost they have done! Excellent!! Now if you want to hire me to start doing these on the west coast, let me know!

[@annoyed1514]

You guys are actually doing my dream…I have wanted to help create a community like this for years. Well done and so inspirational

[@lelanacroft]

This!!! I was just telling my husband and senior mother how I thought something like this would be great for seniors to "age in place". The homes would instead be made to work for seniors with/without disabilities. Wider doors, large doorways, etc. The other part to that was to create a small area for traveling nurses that could stay for a huge discount or even free in return for on-site nursing to be available to the residents if needed. I wish I could do this.

[@claireoshaughnessy5032]

This is such a wonderful design, it would be wonderful to have an affordable area for seniors that could have their own homes but affordable. I have many friends that would love this concept even if just on 1 level and a storage loft. An area for small community gardens and even a nice laundry facility in the community. But that they could look out for each other and VISIT instead of isolation as seniors age, TY for what you did for affordable housing for many.

[@AgentAO7]

Impressive & very well-thought of project! Tiny homes but decent. Hats off to this couple who put their knowledge & skills to good use. I love their genuine compassion to their employees & other residents who deserve it, to create a secure neighborhood & foster a sense of community. This is the type of project that our government should be supporting & doing to address the lack of affordable housing. Keep it up guys! ❤

[@cocoace7587]

This is so nice of them . I love & appreciate anyone who " gives back ." 😊❤ So many folks are just takers . 😢

[@lindaporter2004]

This program was so eye-opening for me. How wonderful that you are helping each other

[@vladeckk21]

Very impressed with the quality and design that go into this build. Tiny houses aren't an answer for everything, but they're a great opportunity for tiny families.

[@stitches318]

No retirees should be moving into these homes, but why would they when the cost is the same as staying in their 5 bedroom home on half an acre with a swimming pool. Meanwhile kids growing up in places like this will never know the joy of their own tree swing or even a slip n slide, I'm sure pets aren't allowed at these places either. It's just ridiculous

[@Mammaj1963]

@@stitches318negative Nancy, affordable housing is such a huge problem in NH . This is amazing

[@aaaaallllld7576]

@@stitches318 esp because they didn't explain exactly why they sent an email saying to keep the bathroom fan on at all times. Mold problems already? Substandard building products off-gassing? hmmm.

[@dorothybarrett1853]

​@@stitches318probably more comfortable than living out of a car. And affordable enough to start saving for that house with a yard.

[@phylliscraine]

@@aaaaallllld7576 we just built a house and used several of the materials noted, all are high quality and I recognize the brands. Tight & energy efficient homes *require* an air exchanger - our house has one too - because *not using one actually creates the mold*. Rewatch the video, this is explained by the husband and wife team. In this house, as explained, the bathroom fan is the air exchanger.

[@lifesjourneyunscripted]

You guys are incredible. Thank you.

[@ronaliveshere7422]

Super smart they keep employees which is a win for them as well as the employee.

[@reginafalzone6719]

What a wonderful couple to make a difference for so many people. God bless you🙏🏻

[@AntoinneBarnes]

thank you for posting this story!!1. i woke up this morning and it's the first video I saw! it's so nice to wake up something positive and people actually helping one another instead of what we usually get!!! so thank you thank you thanks you!!!

[@fredhoy6697]

I love it. This would work anywhere if you could get the zoning for it. Great job. Y'all should rightly be proud.

[@scientifico]

While it seems like a great idea, I'm suddenly reminded of the old company towns, where the company owned your house. So... what happens if you choose to change jobs...

[@dodgeplow]

They said they gave preference to their employees but not all the residents worked for them.

[@miss-kat]

Exactly this was something I felt.

[@kitty_s23456]

@scientifico - if you change jobs, then I guess you'll lose the company discount for rent & have to pay full price. They have renters who aren't their employees.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

The company didn’t just own the homes. They owned the grocery stores and dry goods stores, basically every business. That was how they got you with cost of groceries and dry goods. So just the home could put pressure but still a great benefit.

[@WizardCM-1337]

I mean, solution seems simple to me - grandfather the past employee into a slightly-less-discounted rent indefinitely once they change jobs. There's no reason to hit them with a higher rent than they're used to, and no reason to kick them out.

[@AndrewCSmith529]

What a fantastic program! More states need to adopt this type of thinking to help with the housing industry. Cost for housing has gone through the roof, renting or purchasing.

[@rlokedane6541]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE 💕 that this project builds community! Caring about others is so important and valuable for the next generation & the mental health of those who are blessed to live there-GOD BLESS YOU for caring for as many people as you can

[@travisswanson3449]

Wow, talk about a combination of zoning, planning, development, efficiency, design, cost, layout, community, affordability, opportunity, care, and ability coelescing with needs and the market, and creative solutions to everyday struggles. Literally half the price of renting, but in the style of a small home. What an amazing venture! Kudos to them, as their endeavors will affect generations to come!

[@dannyhughes4889]

I can imagine that the employees are excellent workers who appreciate their jobs and the benefits associated with them. A special project by special people and a great win/win for all.

[@AaaJustMe]

A community like this is what I've always wanted to do for the homeless with animals they can care for and gardens to grow their own food. Life changes when stability and a purpose to live is given. One day...❤

[@drewcipher896]

This is great. The leases aren't exclusive to workers so if you decide to change jobs you're not instantly homeless like some companies with housing benefits. It is a pretty steep discount though. Also this a perfect "starter" home. And would even be great for seniors aside from the stairs. Love pocket neighborhoods. Great example of single family home density. Also HUGE props to having sprinker systems. They're often left out of single family homes to save cost. I mean these are rentals so it makes more sense from that lense.

[@LJ-bq9fy]

Maggie and John are absolutely amazing. They both have such insight and drive to make a project like this work. A couple that have complementary skills and knowledge about how to plan window sizes to fit between studs and fans to draw air for proper circulation and double down on the insulation. Wow! I wonder how their employees like working for them. Much respect for you two, for giving back.

[@dawnrene1964]

I absolutely love this. Love your content and it’s beautiful to watch your family grow and also your channel! Thank you! Love your dress too! 🙏❤️

[@ef5842]

I loved this tour. So many great ideas. Everyone who lives there is grateful. I wonder if cats or dogs are allowed. Is it possible to have 44 pets on the property? That would be interesting, especially if everyone had a Golden Retriever. Also, put in a pet daycare and have an art center, a party room, and an outdoor entertainment yard for outdoor fire pits and kitchen.

[@Trainguyrom]

In the last drone shot, notice that no windows are at headlight level and facing the parking. They really did take the time to think about a lot of edgecases that can make a place unpleasant to live in

[@nulnoh219]

Yea. the driveway and parking lot is treated like the back of house. Like it's supposed to! You can have that small communal yard that is pedestrian, with kids playing in it, fronting the house.

[@ziltoidtheomniscient2398]

Crazy how little $30/hour full time is now. So discouraging.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

New Hampshire minimum wage is $7.25

[@NickaLah]

@kenyonbissett3512 That's what I found frustrating, no one at minimum wage could afford these unless you cram a few people into one.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@NickaLah A couple could afford one or a room mate situation on minimum wage.

[@JbushBush]

It's a shame their EMPLOYER said, "jeez... nothing we can do about that... oh well let's build 44 ugly tiny houses and charge them rent!!"

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@JbushBush they seem happy and many people like tiny homes, although your comment puts you in the negative position on tiny homes.

[@mikeifyouplease]

Wow! What an amazing couple, doing amazing things together! The fact that they found each other and put these great ideas together, and were able to financially AND physically accomplish it, is truly a gift, not only to themselves, but for all the people's lives they touch on a daily basis. Truly, they are angels on Earth!

[@benstrait333]

I'm impressed with the amount of thought and care that went into these homes. If only more employers truly cared for their employees like these two do. You get a lot of lip service these days, but they're putting feet on it. Bravo!

[@susantavernier5380]

This is a fantastic idea, I love that you left space between them. This would be a great idea for seniors if you could figure out how to get the bedroom on the main floor. I worry about the seniors who rent on social security.

[@signalfire6]

Best thing a senior on SS can do is get a roommate. Two people on SS is a pretty good amount of money to work with.

[@keybase8653]

The bedroom is on the main floor. The upstairs was for storage space and the renters got creative and used it for sleeping.

[@mofolk8896]

Seeing what these people have achieved has given me hope for the future. 💕

[@williezar2231]

I love them and thank you for thinking of others.

[@aa-kh9ex]

True, but long term this will be a profitable venture for them.

[@zacharyhenderson2902]

All business people think of others, because that's their customers.

[@stierney2413]

OUTSTANDING! Great to see you folks THINKING, working out numerous needs in one project. Something for working people, seemingly the forgotten Americans! You've restored my faith in this great country! THANK YOU!!!

[@IslandGirl40]

This is such a wonderful thing you're doing for your employees. It's such a rare thing for an employer to intervene in such a powerful tremendous way to help their employees. Such kindness and compassion is refreshing. Kudos to your entire team! 👏 ❤🎉🎊😃🍾

[@philipbloomquist1580]

This is inspiring the homes are rental but that helps keep the cost to live in them down. The first house they showed had a 1,050 a month rent. The last renter they did not mention her rent but she did mention her previous rental was 2,400 in an older house that was not well maintained. The 44 homes they said will cost 6 million to build with the land grading retention and retaining walls included in addition to the actual house . So each home is 140k to build then and with just over a 1k in rent per month it will take around 11 years to pay of the houses for the builder by renting not considering any repairs to the houses in those eleven years or any interest on money borrowed to build. I commend the them for doing this as they have over a decade to break even from renting out the houses.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@krl970listening again, I heard the rent was $1050 but she gets an employee discount so hers is lower. Perhaps I misinterpreted the sentence. Minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25. So if she makes $8, her yearly wages are $16,640, not enough for a $1,050 rental rate. Interest on the loan (probably thru HUD), property taxes, insurance will make this break even. They must keep rents low in perpetuity. If they can get tax breaks maybe a small profit, otherwise the payoff is in 30 years. If these units qualify for section 8, that could be her discount, qualifying would be iffy.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@krl970 she and her son seem happy, that’s a win.

[@stj971]

Why not encourage home OWNERSHIP???

[@stj971]

​@@krl970Profitable for the EMPLOYER. NUFF SAID.

[@zacharyhenderson2902]

No, they don't. The $1,050 per month was with an employee discount. Brandon. These properties will most likely be around $1,500 per month if not more. And if any of them go for sale, that's ~$290,000 each.

[@sandys62]

I think this is an awesome solution, especially for young couples, small families, or single people; but it would work for retirees too. Ya, the stairs are a must have, but I think I'd like to see a slat type wall between the living room & stairway (~14:00). It would still give you a supporting wall (if that's even needed) and a wall to put stuff up against, but it would make the stairway feel less claustrophobic and more open. Great job👍!

[@d.c.8710]

I think if the handrail was removed and the did some type of cutouts the walls you could grab at if you needed would be space saving too

[@olavl8827]

As a housing project this seems quite cool. Still, for me, renting from an employer would be a hard no. Smells too much like a "company town" situation. What if one of the renters wants or needs to change jobs? Are they now going to have to pay double the rent?

[@keybase8653]

No, they would switch from half price to the regular price which is supposedly cheaper than anything else they can get.

[@olavl8827]

@@keybase8653 Exactly. Basic arithmetic says that if you switch from half rent to full rent, the amount you pay gets doubled. The difference will probably be a couple of hundred which can be a problem for many people. Of course the main problem with your employer also being your landlord (and also the provider for health insurance etc.) is the dependency that it creates. The power they have over your life. Even if they're friendly and wellmeaning like the couple in the video appears to be. It's a paternalistic relationship and I don't like it.

[@zee-zm1io]

I recently had a son, and seeing how much the lack of community affects us. I grew up with neighbours who were like parents, until today. What you are doing is inspiring.

[@patricialusty]

amazing initiative , effort , accomplishment! these are good people who built this . i would have attempted to preserve more of the mature trees that surely were there prior to the construction it would give it a more cozy , green feeling and provide privacy between the homes .

[@kirstendirksen]

I think they're working on the landscaping (but: it's New Hampshire, so landscaping has to accommodate for the long, harsh winters; it can be done, though).