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Who needs that much space?

Downsize your living space

McMansions aren't only expensive, they're inefficient. And do you really need all that space? One developer has proposed building building cottage communities in Massachusetts. The units, less than 1,000 square feet in size, would give the feel and independence of owning a home, at a much more affordable price.

A growing cottage industry

(Ross Chapin Architects Photo)
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