Greg Cantori, top, is pictured with his daughter Andrea, 19, center, and wife Renee in their 238-square-foot
Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco are among the retailers selling do-it-yourself kits that allow people to build tiny homes similar to this one.
  • People are drawn to tiny homes for their affordability and the minimalist lifestyle they promote.
  • Some states are even paying people to build tiny homes to alleviate the housing crisis.
  • Here's a roundup of some retailers selling tiny homes, including Amazon, Home Depot, and Costco.

The popularity of tiny homes is helping to reshape the real estate market, with startups lining up to get a piece of the action.