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jmbar2

(7,220 posts) Sat Aug 9, 2025, 08:14 PM Aug 9

China now building tiny affordable homes to be sold at Walmart! [View all]

I want one!

From Grok:

These expandable prefab homes from China, available on Walmart, start at $13,999 for a 15x20ft model (380 sq ft) with bedroom, kitchen, and bath. Larger or luxury versions go up to $40,000. Free shipping; appliances separate. Verify local building codes.

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China now building tiny affordable homes to be sold at Walmart! [View all] jmbar2 Aug 9 OP

Are these only feasible True Dough Aug 9 #1

I'm sure that there is a lot more to it jmbar2 Aug 9 #6

Sounds like a good deal, especially if one has a decent place to put it. Silent Type Aug 9 #2

Septic, water, driveway, foundation. bucolic_frolic Aug 9 #3

Zoning Freddie Aug 9 #4

It also has little upside potential bucolic_frolic Aug 9 #5

China is ALWAYS ahead of the curve.... Bread and Circuses Aug 9 #7

That's exactly my thinking jmbar2 Aug 9 #9

Exactly and stack them up like dominoes Bread and Circuses Aug 10 #10

It looks more like a fancy mobile home LogDog75 Aug 9 #8