There's a new phenomenon sweeping the nation and it's nothing short of little. Houses, roughly around 400 square feet or smaller, are becoming more and more popular for singles, couples, and families to move into. While some cities don't allow the quaint, often cabin-like homes in their neighborhoods, most places do and people everywhere are taking advantage of the mortgage-free smaller digs. One television network isn't missing out on capturing the excitement, either. HGTV is offering up shows like "Tiny House Hunters," a version of the already popular and booming "House Hunters" and "House Hunters International," and "Tiny House, Big Living," a television program dedicated to sharing the ways in which people can live big in a smaller space. Others on the to-watch list include: "Tiny House Arrest," "Tiny House Builders" and "Tiny Luxury."

The shows also feature companies and tiny house building partners from all over the world that aid in building every person's big tiny house dreams. For example, the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company offers four very different building styles to give buyers an exterior paired with an interior that they are happy and satisfied with for years to come. This particular company provides a choice between elm, cypress, linden, and mica living styles.

While the cost for any tiny house can range from 20,000 to 50,000 dollars depending on specifications and specialty designs, adding on land to park the new dream home on will still keep homeowners well under the price for a standard home. Buyers can also personalize their tiny space with specifications bigger than an average tiny house, but smaller than a regular-sized house, which sits at around 2600 square feet.

With each tiny home buyer having done their research, a few would suggest investing in tiny appliances, the option for mobility, a livable loft, and to design the home from ground up. Veterans of the tiny house movement would also remind potential buyers to remember that square footage is just a number, to have your things multitask as much as you do, and to make the most out of the outdoor space. It's also important to continue to remember why you may be considering downsizing in the first place. Keeping that reason in mind will refrain you from requesting big demands, like a luxurious bathtub or entertainment center, which aren't necessarily out of the question but ideas that are out of the box will end up being more rewarding in the long run.

Whether a tiny house is in your future or not, it's important to remember that your dreams don't have to stay little just because your home may be.