McMansions Are Taking Over Earth! Is This the End of Good Taste?!

By the Stars What IS That Thing?

Alright squad Captain Marvel here reporting live from... well Earth. And I've got to say some of these houses are making my Kree senses tingle – and not in a good way. We're talking about McMansions those hulking behemoths of questionable architectural choices. Apparently back in the 80s someone thought bigger was better. I'm all for 'Higher further faster,' but this is just... much. Kate Wagner the real deal architecture guru says these houses are often built with cheap materials to accommodate a massive amount of rooms. What I wanna know is what are you even doing in all those rooms? Hide and seek world championship?

Is This Home a Steal or a Cosmic Catastrophe?

So here's the deal. These McMansions despite looking like they belong on a planet of the super rich are often built on the cheap. We're talking stucco fake stone and enough vinyl to make Ronan the Accuser cringe. Wagner pointed out that these homes are built to accommodate amenities and entertainment spaces. But is it really worth it? As someone who's seen entire planets crumble trust me appearances can be deceiving. But hey Realtor.com senior economist Joel Berner says that buying a home is seldom a bad investment even if it's a 'tacky suburban McMansion.' And that its a good place for a family to grow up and have space.

The Shrinking Family in the Expanding House

Here's where it gets weird. The U.S. Census Bureau says that while houses are getting bigger families are getting smaller. In 1993 the median square footage was 1,900 and in 2023 it's 2,286. Meanwhile families shrunk from 2.61 to 2.51. So what's going on? Are people just really into having extra space for their cat to roam? Or is there something more sinister at play? Are they planning to house an army of Flerkens? I need answers!

The Great Housing Shortage: A Crisis Bigger Than the Accuser?

Okay things are starting to make a little more sense. Apparently the U.S. has been underbuilding since the 2007 housing crisis. This supply gap is now at a whopping 3.8 million homes. Data shows construction hasn't recovered to pre recession levels. Add to that inflated construction costs and potential tariffs on steel and aluminum. Which means McMansions are becoming an appealing option for those looking for a more affordable home. So it's not necessarily that people WANT these monstrosities. It is the only affordable option available.

Suburban Showdowns: Bidding Wars and McMansion Mania

Low housing inventory is driving up desire for McMansions in suburbs like Bergen County New Jersey near New York City. Melissa Rubenstein a real estate agent with Corcoran Infinity Properties said that she sells these types of houses the most often. I can see why people would want the space. I just wish they were designed a little better perhaps with a bit of alien technology! Maybe the Skrulls have some interior design secrets we could borrow?

Higher Further Faster... and More Affordable?

So there you have it. McMansions: not exactly the pinnacle of architectural achievement but a sign of the times. In a world where affordable housing is scarce they offer a spacious option even if they do look like they were designed by someone who's never seen a straight line. As I always say "Higher further faster... and hopefully with better design choices in the future!" Captain Marvel signing off!