Weekend Writing Ideas For Friday, July 18

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Okay. Still can't get into the blog. I have been reading a lot about the changing trends in homebuying lately - you should too, and then write about it! Other authors are making money off of these stories. Pick up where they've left off.

Here are some examples to get you started:
Smaller, higher-quality houses being chosen over pre-fab min-mansions - http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB1 ... zc5Wj.html

Solar-powered homes outselling weak market - http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-home ... endly/7164

Of course, these raise other questions worth exploring.
Is the green-living trend here to stay?
How are people adjusting to changing priorities in big ways?
How is the housing market adjusting to recent woes?
Should you invest in an alternative power source for your next home improvement project?
What does it take to adapt to living in a smaller house, driving a smaller car, using less?

If you've got some more ideas along these lines that have gotten you (or will get others) thinking about these, and related, topics, please share!