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This modern revival echoes Sears’ original mail-order model—bringing streamlined, customizable homes into the modern age. Some homes now sell for millions, as people invest in their dream homes that can be built quickly and cost-effectively, often with minimal fuss.
Reflection: A Century of Housing Innovation
The story of Sears, Roebuck and Company’s mail-order homes underscores a century-long evolution in American housing. From early 20th-century innovations to today's tiny homes and prefab constructions, the core desire remains unchanged: affordable, accessible, and customizable housing that adapts to changing times.