New ADU Laws In 2024 – Everything You Need To Know: Update

Nov 2, 2022

California legislation has passed new bills that are game changers for ADU development. These clean-up bills signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom will undoubtedly pave the way to a bigger boom in the construction of additional dwelling units. From changes in...

How to Find the Best ADU Contractor In Your Area

Oct 21, 2022

With all the new ADU grant programs and changes in ADU loan requirements, now is one of the best times to start building an ADU. To do so, you will need to find a reliable ADU contractor to get the job done. How do you find a good ADU contractor for your project...

$40K ADU Grant: CalHFA’s Most Recent Update

Oct 2, 2022

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has made incredible changes to its ADU grant program that grants $40K to homeowners developing ADUs. These new changes make it easier for more people to take advantage of the grant without having to take out a loan. The...

Free ADU Floor Plans: California, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose

Sep 18, 2022

A critical step to developing an additional dwelling unit, otherwise known as an ADU, is developing a good floor plan. Creating one from scratch can be time-consuming and costly if you don’t know what you are doing. Luckily though, there are plenty of free ADU floor...

Freddie Mac: Pay Off ADU Loan With Rental Income

Jul 27, 2022

Over half of U.S. mortgages are backed by either Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. Having one of these finance companies change their rules about additional dwelling units is a huge deal for everyone. So, what are the changes Freddie Mac made to their policies that will help...

ADU Financing in California: All Available Options

Jul 18, 2022

Once you have done your research about the different types and ways to use ADUs, it is time to figure out how you will finance one. Building an additional dwelling unit is more costly than most people realize, even though it is considered an affordable housing option....