Affordable Housing Milestone: San José Partnership Project Unlocks ADUs as Affordable Homeownership Option

Affordable Housing Milestone: San José Partnership Project Unlocks ADUs as Affordable Homeownership Option

October 3, 2025

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California Streamlines: ADU Permitting with Pre-Approved Plans

California Streamlines: ADU Permitting with Pre-Approved Plans

September 10, 2025

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First ADU Condominium Conversion in California. Completed by Apex Homes

First ADU Condominium Conversion in California. Completed by Apex Homes

August 29, 2025

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Unlocking Your Backyard Potential: Build in Cupertino

Unlocking Your Backyard Potential: Build in Cupertino

August 24, 2025

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Before You Design Your ADU, Do This First

Before You Design Your ADU, Do This First

It’s easy to get excited about a floor plan before you’ve confirmed anything about your actual lot. It’s also the most common mistake we ...
California ADU Scams: 8 Red Flags You Need To Know

California ADU Scams: 8 Red Flags You Need To Know

Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can be a smart way to add living space, create a multigenerational home, or generate rental income. But the growi...
9 YouTube Channels to Follow for ADU Inspiration

9 YouTube Channels to Follow for ADU Inspiration

Planning an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re starting from scratch.Fortunately, Youtube has become one of the bes...
Types of ADUs: Detached, Attached, Garage Conversion, and JADU Explained

Types of ADUs: Detached, Attached, Garage Conversion, and JADU Explained

“ADU” is an umbrella term that covers four legally distinct types of construction, and the type you choose determines your budget, timeline, an...
What Is a Casita? (And How It Compares to an ADU)

What Is a Casita? (And How It Compares to an ADU)

“Casita” is a term homeowners often search before they even know “ADU” is the legal name for what they’re picturing. In Calif...
California Legal Bedroom Requirements: What Counts as a Bedroom?

California Legal Bedroom Requirements: What Counts as a Bedroom?

California’s building code sets specific, measurable requirements for what legally counts as a bedroom, and it has nothing to do with the size labels...
How Much Does a Soil Report Cost for an ADU?

How Much Does a Soil Report Cost for an ADU?

A soil report is one of the most overlooked line items in an ADU budget. Skip it, or underestimate what it costs, and it can catch homeowners off guard par...
ADU vs. JADU: What’s the Difference?

ADU vs. JADU: What’s the Difference?

Homeowners researching backyard homes in California often use “ADU” and “JADU” as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. Th...
ADU Kitchen Requirements in California: What You Need to Know Before You Build

ADU Kitchen Requirements in California: What You Need to Know Before You Build

Planning an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) involves countless design decisions, but none are more important than the kitchen.More than just a place to cook...