19 Alternative Housing Options A decade ago, green homes were rare, as were tiny homes, accessory dwelling units, and smart home technologies that reduced energy usage. Today they’re everywhere.

The topic of alternative dwelling units and the policy surrounding their legality — including living in RVs, yurts, tents, and vehicles — brought many Nevada County residents to the board of ...

This is alternative housing at its finest. On the other end of the spectrum, Paul and Nina live a frugal-but-fun and rewarding full-time life in their RV on a modest budget. They prove you don’t need ...

The U.S. housing market has been a hostile place for new homebuyers for the last few years. Home prices remain overinflated, and the average monthly mortgage payment in 2025 stood at $2,329, up 21% ...

The national housing shortage is very real. Michigan alone is projected to have a shortfall this year of more than 160,000 units. Affordability is a big part of this issue, but the root cause goes ...

Yolo County has about 8,000 farmworkers, who play a pivotal role in its agricultural economy. But with prices rising on apartments and single-family homes, some of those workers are being left out in ...

Rising housing costs and shifting family living patterns drive interest in flexible backyard housing options for ...

“It is always worth exploring developments on other sites. However, they should be additional sites for housing, not alternatives, and support for additional developments should not be contingent on ...

In Northern Idaho, Courtney Casey, 31, and her husband Riley, 33, are redefining the idea of homeownership by transforming a declassified Navy barge into their dream house. The millennial couple, who ...