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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Why ADU Projects Get Delayed (And How to Fix It)

Why ADU Projects Get Delayed (And How to Fix It)

California law says 60 days. Your builder said six months. Somehow, you’re now 14 months in and still waiting.If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A...
How to Calculate the Value of Your ADU: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Calculate the Value of Your ADU: Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a California homeowner, you’ve probably heard this many times: building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) will increase your property value.That’...
Don’t Let Property Tax Fears Stop You From Building an ADU

Don’t Let Property Tax Fears Stop You From Building an ADU

Many California homeowners hesitate when it comes to adding an ADU because of one big question: Does ADU increase property tax and by how much?It’s a vali...
How Big Can an ADU Be in California? (2026 Size Guide)

How Big Can an ADU Be in California? (2026 Size Guide)

California has some of the most homeowner-friendly ADU laws in the country, but figuring out how big your accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can be still isn’t...
The Complete Guide to Building a 2 Story ADU in California

The Complete Guide to Building a 2 Story ADU in California

Many California homeowners discover the same problem when planning an accessory dwelling unit (ADU): the zoning allows it, but the yard doesn’t. Setbacks s...
Who Qualifies for the California ADU Grant? A Homeowner’s Complete Guide

Who Qualifies for the California ADU Grant? A Homeowner’s Complete Guide

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become one of the most practical solutions to California’s housing shortage. These secondary homes, often called grann...
Your ADU Can Be Your Actual Home

Your ADU Can Be Your Actual Home

Many Californians are discovering that an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) isn’t just a rental in the backyard. It can be your actual home.So, can an ADU be...
The Real Cost of ADU Permits – And Why Most Homeowners Underestimate It

The Real Cost of ADU Permits – And Why Most Homeowners Underestimate It

If you’ve started researching “how much does ADU permit cost in California,” you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: the numbers vary widely.Some h...
AB 1033 ADU: A Guide to Selling Your California ADU

AB 1033 ADU: A Guide to Selling Your California ADU

You may have heard that AB 1033 lets California homeowners sell accessory dwelling units (ADUs), but figuring out what that actually means in practice can ...