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The Recycled Houses
New York Times -- Home & Garden Slide Show
www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/09/02/garden/2009...
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Trend Alert: Americans Want Smaller Homes
Americans want smaller, more affordable homes, according to a 2008 survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In fact, 60 percent of American said they prefer smaller houses with more amenities to houses with more square footage.
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Phoenix Commotion: Affordable Housing from Recyled Materials
Visionary Dan Philips has been running his construction company Phoenix Commotion for 12 years with a dual purpose: creating beautifully unique affordable housing, and making use of recycled materials.
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Warren Buffet Backs Affordable Green Prefab Homes
In the midst of all the gloom, we’re happy to report some very good news.
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10001 Southern Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-294-3322
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Ramblin Wood
Ramblin Wood manufactures high-quality, affordable bed frames and furnishings from sustainably-harvested Appalachian red oak, white hard maple and bamboo. Ramblin Wood uses a pure linseed oil finish.
www.ramblinwood.net
Detroit, MI
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Living on the -Very- Cheap in Detroit
You’ve started hearing rumors about it: A friend of a friend bought a row house in North Philly for $10,000. Someone somebody knows picked up a fixer-upper in Cleveland for $5,000. But $100 for a home? Cheaper than a high-end tent? Surely a myth.
americancity.org/daily/entry/1497/
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Cars for Homes
Habitat for Humanity: Recycle junk cars into decent, affordable housing for families — Donate to Cars for Homes
www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/recycle.aspx?c1=zHa...
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271 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-252-1575
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Keetsa
Keetsa sells an eco-friendly, healthy hybrid mattress, pillows, protectors and other sleep environment material.
www.keetsa.com
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Orlando, FL
888-479-1888
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MoveGreen - Orlando
Our SmartBundle moving kit is a complete turn-key, zero waste way to conveniently, safely and affordably pack and move your valuables.
www.mymovegreen.com
City Rankings Article
Category Discussion: Housing Affordability
SustainLane used US Census Bureau data on average housing prices and average income levels to determine city housing affordability. Coming in on top at number one for housing affordability is San Antonio, with an average home price of $89,800, an average annual income of $40,186, and a living wage ordinance. Following close behind are Fort Worth; Arlington, Texas; El Paso; and Memphis. Ironically, housing is generally cheapest in cities with lower Planning/Land Use scores.
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