Affordable Housing Solutions

Here we introduce you to real-world solutions folks around the world are using to rein in their housing expenses and achieve a comfortable place to live. We thoroughly research each solution to create “how to” guides packed with useful information, ideas and insights. Join us as we take a deep dive into everything from alternative housing to sharing strategies to government programs and more!

Oh No! We Have Too Many Customers!

Businesses are always overjoyed to get new customers — the more the merrier. Why should the housing business be any different? Read More


ICON built the first permitted 3D printed house in America in 47 hours for about $10,000. 3D Printed House: Your Guide to the Future of Affordable Housing

Our question and answer guide gives you all the details on this exciting affordable housing trend. Read More


Podshare: Bringing Affordable Housing to Unaffordable Locations

Housing in Los Angeles costs a fortune. Podshare lets you keep part of that fortune in your pocket! Read More


PACE is an affordable housing alternative that lets seniors age in place at home. PACE: An Affordable Housing Alternative to Nursing Home Care

Discover the affordable housing alternative that lets seniors age in place and avoid expensive nursing homes. Read More


Friendly neighbors in cohousing Your Cohousing Guide: Making Friends and Saving Money in an Intentional Community

Would you enjoy cohousing? If you agree that “Your neighborhood is too important to be left to chance,” you just might! Read More


A converted school bus is also called a skoolie. Your Guide to Living in a Converted School Bus

Yearning to see the world, but low on funds? An affordable “skoolie” could help turn your travel dreams into a reality. Read More


Coliving members having a good time! Coliving: Your Community in the Big City

Is coliving for you? Find out how Millennials and others are simplifying the move to the big city and making new friends along the way. Read More


Winning a housing lottery can be well worth the time and effort. Want to Win a Housing Lottery? Check out this Q&A Guide

You might be surprised how you could turn a housing lottery into a bargain-priced home. Read More


What is a Shipping Container Home? Your Question and Answer Guide…

A shipping container home is made from what the shipping industry calls “intermodal steel building units” (ISBUs) or what most people refer to as shipping … Read More


Home Sharing: An Affordable Housing Solution for All Ages

A great affordable housing option for some people is home sharing. Home sharing can reduce housing costs, help with the work involved in maintaining a … Read More