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My friend is in the process of building one of these container homes, C-cans as he puts it. He is on the third level already, The main level is at ground level, one is buried under ground (basement) and the third is above that (heaven room) they are all connected with spiral stairs cases, its real cool
There is a lot of negative publicity flying around over who's at fault for the massive number of foreclosures in the country. The fact is that many precautions were thrown to the wind by buyers believing that there would be no end to their equity growth. Now that all has and is taking place, rather than pointing fingers, lets examine the opportunity created for everyone. Included are those whom have never owned a home yet, those still paying rent, and those needing to start over.
There are huge inventories of homes available at way below market prices. The wealthy Real Estate investors are always created when the market is down because they buy low and resell when the market turns around. The cycle has occurred three times since 1982 and each cycle has created wealth for the informed and loss for the uninformed. There are hundreds of programs available to novice investors for learning the techniques used by seasoned investors. The rules have changed so it is necessary to do your homework before spending lots on the same information available for little or no cost.
Society as a whole needs to move toward freedom from debt. Anyone can do this with just a small bit of discipline. Do your research and look for the best deals on foreclosures available and move ahead to achieve your goals.
I like the idea of using shipping containers. For a while the price of scrap steel had placed them out of range but the pricing has since improved. I for one will be building a new garage using 2, 40 ft containers as the side walls and the putting a roof, front and rear walls with a door. I had not yet thought about building an entire house from containers.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate
Easy delivery
One of six containers arrives at the Redondo Beach, Calif., site for a future two-story, modern home.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
A high-end home
This custom, 3,200-square-foot home in pricey Redondo Beach, Calif., was built mostly from shipping containers in an attempt to hold down building costs. The home, designed by Peter DeMaria, still retains the marine-grade plywood floors originally found in the six containers, which serve as bedrooms and bathrooms.
- MSN Lifestyle: 13 comfortable shipping container homes
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
Hidden café
With the touch of a button, this shipping container opens out to form a temporary Illy coffee shop, which is moved from location to location for special events.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
Opening the push-button house
This Illy coffee stand, put up at the 52nd Venice Biennial in Italy, was originally built by architect Adam Kalkin as a concept house. The bath, kitchen and other features of the house were retained by the coffee giant as a head-turning example of housing innovation. A second version opened last Christmas in New York's Time Warner Center. It will return in October for the New York Food and Wine Festival.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
Mixed-use space in Venice, Calif.
This multilevel mixed-use project, located in Venice, Calif., will contain two apartments and commercial space. It is under construction and scheduled to be completed in the next couple of months.
- MSN Lifestyle: 13 comfortable shipping container homes
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
A 640-square-foot home
Architect Peter DeMaria, designed this 640-square-foot home, the smallest model offered by his Logical Homes. It was exhibited on the floor of this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
12 containers, 1 amazing home
This custom home, designed and built by artist and architect Adam Kalkin, was one of the first shipping container homes built in the U.S
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
The interior of the 12-container home
Twelve shipping containers were used in the construction of this modern country home in Maine. The occupants preferred to keep the corrugated sides of the containers intact rather than covering them up.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
Creating 325 square feet every 15 minutes
Using 12 containers retrofitted by SG Blocks, this 5,000-square-foot office building on Fort Bragg in North Carolina was constructed at an amazing pace. A crane operator, spotter and two helpers were all the personnel needed to set the blocks in place.
Shipping-container homes make the leap from weird to viable
The final look
The completed Fort Bragg Office Command in North Carolina. It was designed by the Lawrence Group and built by SG Blocks.
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