SCARSDALE, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Plan Collection bases its business model around simple and effective ideas. To execute these values, The Plan Collection has a goal of making detailed and high-quality house designs affordable for anyone—regardless of one's budget. Through 40 years of innovation, The Plan Collection delivers high-quality house plans that will leave any homeowner able to fully visualize his or her dream home.

Owning a big house may not necessarily be the best option for homebuyers as they consider their next move. While owning a large house sounds appealing on the surface, one should understand that there is a growing popularity for smaller houses. The Plan Collection explains 4 reasons why a homebuyer should consider purchasing smaller house plans:

1. Less Maintenance 

A smaller house simply does not require as much maintenance as a larger house. There are fewer square feet in a smaller house, which means that cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, sweeping) could be completed in less time. Additionally, small houses may have less property than larger houses. Less property means that a homeowner does not have to spend as much time maintaining it. This includes any task from mowing the lawn to shoveling snow. If the property is extraordinarily large, a homeowner may even feel the need to install security cameras so that the property can always be watched. This requires consistent monitoring by the homeowner.

2. Less Expensive

Smaller house plans are often recommended because small houses are less expensive (keeping factors such as neighborhood constant). For example, a smaller house plan will result in a home that is more budget-friendly. This can allow the homebuyer to have money in his or her pocket to travel, attend sporting events, and make other desirable purchases without being tied down to overwhelming mortgage payments.

3. More Energy Efficient

As one may see by reading the newspaper paper or watching the news, the environment needs to be taken care of. Smaller houses are more energy efficient, which means they are better for the environment. Specifically, constructing smaller houses generally uses fewer resources than constructing larger houses. One may be able to visualize this by comparing a house plan of a smaller home with that of a larger one. In addition, smaller houses use less energy for heating, cooling, and ventilation.

4. Right Amount of Space

When purchasing house plans, one should consider the question, "Do I really need all that space?" Owning a big house means that a homebuyer will have a lot of space to cover. Examine your house plans carefully—do you really need all of that space? Will it be used? A homebuyer should be careful not to buy a large house just because he or she can afford it. The purchase should be a practical and realistic one. Be honest with yourself, and be honest about your situation. If you are living alone, you may not need a big house. A homebuyer should not fall into the trap of paying off a mortgage on a house where only a portion of it is actively being used. Therefore, take advantage of what the house plans offer. Consider smaller house plans, because a bigger house is not necessarily a better house.

The Plan Collection is a unique designer of house plans, floor plans, and home plans. Based on the principle that a great design should be affordable to all, The Plan Collection brings a homebuyer a realistic and detailed view of a home. Priding itself on superior customer service, The Plan Collection ensures that all of its customers receive individualized attention that caters to each client's individual and important visions. 

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