Financing your ADU: Exploring the Options
Building an ADU can be a great investment, whether it’s to create extra living space for family, generate rental income, or increase the value of your property. However, one common challenge for homeowners is figuring out how to finance your ADU construction. If you don’t have all the immediate capital needed, there are several […]
Types of ADUs: Their Uses and Benefits
ADU TYPES All ADUs are self-contained living spaces with a sleeping area, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Before the use of this technical term Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADUs have had many names over the years like granny flat, carriage house, pool house, garden cottage, and basement apartment. Extended family, servants, caregivers and the […]
ADU Kitchen Design: Small Spaces, Big Style
Designing a kitchen for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requires a balance of functionality and style, all while working within the constraints of a compact space. Whether you’re building an ADU as a rental unit, a guest house, or a home office with a kitchenette, a well planned ADU kitchen design can make the […]
Planning Your ADU: Steps For Getting it Right
If you are thinking about building an ADU, you may have many questions about how to get started. Planning your ADU can be overwhelming with so many options, but we are here to help starting with these main considerations we discus below. Site EvaluationFirst look at your property for possible ADU locations. Possible locations could […]
Should I Convert My Garage to an ADU?
Converting your garage adds about 400 square foot of living space that can be used in a variety of ways – one of the being an ADU. Whether you intend to house family, have a separate office space or use it for a rental income there are a few things you should know […]
The Cost of Building an ADU in Southern California
You may be coming to the table with a ballpark idea of what your ADU could cost – we now need to get a closer look at the final costs so your financing can be ready to get your project underway. In general the smaller the unit the more expensive per square foot […]
New ADU Laws for 2020 in California
Since new regulations which began in 2017, California has seen ADU permits rise sharply. However, many homeowners were still unable to add a unit because of some restrictive regulations. Now, as of this January 2020, 6 new California laws came into effect that help almost any homeowner add this wonderful investment unit to […]