They moved into floating homes and houseboats — and discovered a world of adventure and hidden expenses

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Instead of a conventional house on land, some millennials are choosing to live in floating homes, houseboats, and narrowboats instead.

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A millennial bought a houseboat for $255,000 during the pandemic and moved into it alone. She says it's 'the best way of life.'

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A woman standing next to a houseboat during winter.
Kate Fincham standing next to her houseboat in the winter.

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See inside this chic, 1970s Santa Barbara houseboat named Thomas Jefferson that can be yours for $4.9 million

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A night time view of Jake Wapner's houseboat.
The $4.9 million floating home.

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