Depending on the location, 1,000 square feet might seem like a lot of room to roam or like a smaller space. For example, as a former New York City studio apartment dweller, that size feels humongous.

One estimate shows Wyoming needs more than 38,000 homes. Economic developers say it's hampering efforts to attract new ...

They buy homes on ... from around $1,000 to $100,000 — and while some are no more than a backyard shed, others are pretty expansive two-bedroom units spanning 1,400 square feet.