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Engineers build incredible low-cost home using common plant — and it was built to withstand major storms

Bamboo has a long history of use as a construction material, and engineers are now using the durable plant to build ...
Reason

New Pew Charitable Trusts Repot on "How States and Cities Decimated Americans' Lowest-Cost Housing Option"

The Pew Charitable Trust has a valuable new report on how state and local governments destroyed much of their potential low-income housing stock by banning or severely restricting "single-room ...

8 Affordable Housing Markets Where You Only Need $40K to Buy a Home

Discover affordable housing markets where about $40K could cover a down payment and more, plus why these towns appeal to ...
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Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse

Older homes are the only ones many Americans can afford, but they are costly to fix and maintain, especially for seniors. A patchwork of programs... Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, ...
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Inflation challenges Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build affordable homes

NORFOLK, Va. — Inflation isn't only hitting your pockets, but it's also driving up prices in the housing market. Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads said it is creating challenges when ...