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California ADU Laws 2026: A Homeowner’s Guide

California ADU Laws 2026: A Homeowner’s Guide

California’s 2026 ADU law updates mark the most enforcement-driven overhaul the state has ever seen. This isn’t just another round of policy tweaks; it’s a...
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’...
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...
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

In partnership with the City of San José, Apex Homes, backed by AlphaX RE Capital, completed California’s first Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) condominium conversion, using AB1033 to sell ADUs as separately owned homes. It’s a new path to affordable homeownership for Bay Area families, and Apex Homes is already planning more ADU condominium projects across the region.

First ADU Condominium Conversion in California. Completed by Apex Homes

First ADU Condominium Conversion in California. Completed by Apex Homes

In San Jose, the first ADU in California was officially converted into a standalone condominium. We are thrilled to share that AlphaX RE ...