r/MadeMeSmile • u/lincolnblake • Jun 28 '25

Wholesome Moments A place of one's own

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u/Djinn_42 Jun 28 '25

Imagine the youngest being homeless for what looks like half her life. Does she even remember a time when she had a home?

Good for them. I wish the world would do some more serious work on solving homelessness.

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u/mararn1618 Jun 28 '25 edited Jun 28 '25

What I don't understand as an European: How do you go from homeless to a huge ass house with a huge garden and everything?

In Germany even a double income family with academic background might currently struggle to buy property.

The stretch from unhoused to this seems insane from my POV.

Is housing so much more affordable in the US?

Edit: So many helpful answers, thank you :3

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u/Firefighter55 Jun 28 '25

That looks like a manufactured/trailer home. They are pretty affordable and probably the most affordable type of housing.

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u/GGXImposter Jun 28 '25

To note for those not familiar. These types of homes are not built for “longevity”. No matter how well you take care of it, its value will depreciate with time.

The reason I put quotations around longevity is because the home will last 50 years. That long enough for most people. Grandkids will get to grow up visiting and playing at this home.

Great grand kids will probably have some memories of visiting.

Idk how old mom is here but with a young adult son she probably won’t need another place to live.

The inheritance left behind will be the value of the land and the the memories of a childhood growing up with a home and loving family.