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Apartments
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bibliography of Selected Resources on Second Units 
 Annotated bibliography of policy papers, reports, and manuals on the conversion of single-family homes to incorporate second units (also called accessory units, granny flats, or in-law units) as affordable housing. Many listings include links to online versions of the resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the California Department of Housing and Community Development. http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/secondunits0805.pdf Topics: Housing, Investing Last updated Oct 4, 2005 Energy Conservation for Apartment Dwellers
"As a tenant you may not have as much control over your energy use as a homeowner, but there are simple steps that you can take to save energy and reduce your electric bills." Energy conservation tips include tuning up your refrigerator, limiting cooking costs, changing lighting, buttoning up for winter, and limiting cooling costs in summer. From the New York State Public Utilities Commission. http://www.dps.state.ny.us/aptdwell.html Topics: Energy, Housing Last updated Nov 27, 2007 ForRent.com
Contains tens of thousands of "apartment community listings" in the United States. Includes "property photos, detailed floorplans, and e-maps, pricing information and direct connections to leasing agents." Also features a "Mover's Guide." http://www.forrent.com/ Topics: Housing Last updated Mar 29, 2005 Move.com: Rental Search
Database of apartments for rent in the United States. Select the state and geographical area, then specify the size, price range, and amenities, such as laundry facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and pet-friendliness. Some listings have photos. Includes a rent calculator, advice on finding a roommate, legal advice, city profiles and crime statistics, packing tips, and more. http://www.move.com/apartments/main.aspx Topics: Disabilities, Housing, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Subsidized Apartment Search
"The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market." This site provides a searchable database of subsidized housing units, also known as Section 8 housing. Search by location (state, county, city), housing type, and number of bedrooms. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/ Topics: Housing, Poverty Last updated Aug 13, 2003 |
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