Image by The Registry via AI Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a growing trend in the U.S. housing market, with California leading the charge in construction and legislative support. However, despite their potential to alleviate housing shortages, a recent report from Scott Wild, vice president of consulting at John Burns Research and Consulting, has found that the current ADU boom has done little to address the broader issue of housing affordability. California Leads

When Serban and Laura Gudino-Penciu purchased a 900-square-foot bungalow in Eagle Rock in 2004, it was just the two of them. The Pencius’ 1924 house is on a charming street filled with 100-year-old homes and walking distance to stores and restaurants. But after the birth of their two sons, who are now 12 and 15, and Serban’s transition to entrepreneurial freelance work from a corporate job, the family of four needed more live-work space. “As

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)—small, self-contained homes built as additional units on existing lots—are becoming a go-to template for quick, affordable housing around the country. This week, New York City mayor Eric Adams announced a $4 million grant funding to support an ADU pilot program. One in five new homes in California are ADUs, a figure that has doubled since 2020, according to the California Department of Finance. It’s clear that ADUs are here to stay.

Los Angeles County has emerged as the capital of new backyard housing units, with a surprising array of communities leading the way, according to a Times data analysis. L.A. has permitted more accessory dwelling units per capita than any other county in the state, with lower- and middle-income cities approving the most construction, the data show. It’s too early to tell if the ADU boom has changed the region’s housing affordability crisis, which has pushed

Saxon Capital Group (OTC Pink: SCGX) announced the launch of their entry into the Tiny Home building space, one of the fastest growing segments of the home building industry. The Saxon House is a home that produces energy from the walls, windows and roof. The Saxon House is both fire and hurricane resistant. A Saxon House, properly equipped, can be built in the middle of a desert or anyplace with no water and power and run on its own. Saxon Capital

Los Angeles County has permitted more accessory dwelling units per capita than any other California county, according to an analysis from the Los Angeles Times reported on by Terry Castleman. Surprisingly, low- and middle-income cities are leading the charge as homeowners take advantage of new regulations to build additional units for family members and renters. The city of San Fernando permitted almost 70 ADUs per 1,000 existing housing units in the last six years, a

Habitat for Humanity Construction Director, Brian Stanley, left, and site Supervisor, James Romano, check the level of the ceiling as they work on the interior of their 10-day build of a three bedroom, two bathroom ADU in Baldwin Park on Wednesday July 17, 2024. (Photo by Keith Durflinger) 1 of 7 Habitat for Humanity Construction Director, Brian Stanley, left, and site Supervisor, James Romano, check the level of the ceiling as they work on the

By Lisa BooneTribune News Service LOS ANGELES — About 10 years ago, Julie Zemel started worrying about her mother, Mimi, who lived alone in an apartment in Chicago and was often stuck inside for months because of the weather. “It was clear she was becoming increasingly fragile, physically and socially isolated, with no relatives or friends living nearby,” Zemel says. “It wasn’t safe for her to live so far away from me.” At that time,

Ukiah Planning Commission to consider updates to ADU regulations  Ukiah Daily Journal Source : news.google.com