Design Budget Breakdown: This Southern California Home Is Technically an ADU—and It Started as a Garage
After getting outbid on a series of houses, Sarah and Brant Barrah had all but given up on ever owning…
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People Woman Built a Backyard ‘Granny Pod’ for Her Parents. Now She Always Has a Built-in Babysitter
Caitlin Swann had the perfect idea when her parents decided it was time to sell her childhood home. When Caitlin…
People A woman built her parents a 725-square-foot cottage in her backyard so they could be closer to their grandchildren
Patti and Gary Christie were at a crossroads in 2024. The 74- and 75-year-olds had lived in their family home…
ADU News LA County ADU construction hits record high as housing shortage persists
Los Angeles County built more accessory dwelling units last year than ever before, as backyard homes and converted garages continued…
ADU News ‘Can I Add an ADU?’ How Homebuyers are Using RealAssist AI on Realtor.com for Their Most-Pressing Questions
Navigating the housing market often means tackling a mountain of unfamiliar real estate terms, complex tax programs, and fluctuating mortgage…
ADU News Explosive ADU growth
Accessory dwellings are all the rage, and I have some new stats to highlight explosive growth of ADU permits in…
43% of San Diego Detached ADU Projects Finished Within Three Years Of Submission, New Analysis Finds
Construction progress for 16 ADUs across San Diego County SnapADU analysis of City permit data reveals opportunities across the full…
ADUs account for nearly 28% of Bay Area housing permits
New housing permits in some parts of the San Francisco Bay Area are almost exclusively accessory dwelling units, drawing some…
ADU News What’s an ADU? Manassas Council Debates Rules for Secondary Homes on Single-Family Lots
As Northern Virginia grapples with housing costs and limited options for families, aging residents, and multigenerational households, the Manassas City…