The Exchange... Small Lots ..... A Need.

lmsmbulfrog

Ok... so I thought with Sims 3 I might actually use the exchange. I thought to start with I'd look for some cleverly constructed starter homes to add to my game. I was sort of surprised to find that there are only 5 lots in the "small lot" search at all and none of them are 20,000 or less in price.

Anyone feeling creative?

BTFoto

You might want to check Addict's thread for the weekly build and share challenge - last week tons of people made starter houses, which cost under $16,000. There's a list of all the entries with a link to each house here: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/390/21728.page#top.

If you have a specific request, I could build it for you. Anything in mind?

addict1220

Thanks for the advert, BTFoto! Yes. TONS of great starters there. I'll give you the link to the post that has all of them listed and linked.
Here is the exact post with the links:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/390/21728.page#253501

I also have a bunch of starters on my studio. They are all under 16K.

Be back with that link.
Addict

lmsmbulfrog

Thanks I'll definitely check it out. It thought maybe things weren't showing up because "English" defaults for me but I put in any and still nothing of any size under 20,000 pulls up for residential. Weird.

I was just hoping to find some nice cozy starter homes for my small lots. I like cottage, farm and "old world" type feeling things.

Just thought I'd mention the lack in case some of the creative types were looking for something to do.

addict1220

I will link one of my lots specifically, from your description. It's my first so it's a little basic, but I think it fits the style you might be looking for.

http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5425

Also, instead of searching small lots, try typing in "starter."

lmsmbulfrog

That's exactly the type I'm looking for. Thank you very much.

I'll try using "starter" too.

I never got into the exchange for Sims 2 so it's a bit foreign to me.

addict1220

Wonderful. :oops:

So glad to help.
Addict

Volkamar

I have a few that fall under your price specification. Be sure to check and see if any take your fancy. But there are plenty around in Addicts #2 Challenge as already stated. But there are definitely plenty of Budget Builds around.

lmsmbulfrog

Thanks! I've added two of yours to my list to download this weekend.

Daenelia

A good way to find a few is to do an exchange asearch on '16k' You get this shortish list of lots that were made for a challenge.

If you want to go even lower, I even have made a one bedroom house for under 14k, fully furnished.

lmsmbulfrog

Thank you very much Daenelia!

DarthFurg

here is mine!

http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=229419

lmsmbulfrog

Thanks DarthFurg .. though I admit I had already put a star by yours on my printout of the list Addict linked me.

Joeyjojo88

I uploaded a Starter home the other day for bang on 20k - the only expansion/stuff pack item it has is a spiral staircase - the rest is from base game. It's a great house to add to and it doesn't look like a pokey little box :-)

computertech82

this link has starter homes for a contest:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/433655.page

SimShine

I have 6 starters in my Studio and 4 of them are on 10x10 lots (The Forget Me Not, The Firehouse, Cedar Residence and Mini Mint are all 10x10). I hope one of them is what you're looking for

kimjo313

I have a few starters in my studio. They are for the most part Victorian in style
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3785397
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3775295
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3680260
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3667706
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3647732
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3680262

kim

Jessa_Dakkar

I've got several starters - actually it's all I have for residential.

I have made some really small starters, Ambitions themed, all under $16,500.
Writer's Block: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2781858
First Draft: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2734682
Patent Pending: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2846016
Macquette: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2871878
First Case: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2973258
Firestarter: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3278592
Shutterbug: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3265984

Then I have a traditional style under 18,500
Family Tradition: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3491442

And finally, a set of three Victorian inspired starters also for under 18,500 each.
Bluebell: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3593442
Buttercup: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3617636
Lily of the Valley: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3608891

They're all play-tested and CC Free. I hope you find one you like!