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Sharing our experience in ADU development, construction and remodeling.

SB-9 Explained: From Single Family to 4 Plex

SB-9 Explained: From Single Family to 4 Plex

I am sure that you have heard one way or another about the new senate bill 9 which will take effect January 2022. With that, I am also sure you are not clear on what the bill really means and how it could affect your property, so let me try to make some sense into it....

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ADU Cost: Complete ADU Development Cost Breakdown

ADU Cost: Complete ADU Development Cost Breakdown

The most common question we get as ADU professionals is: how much does it cost to build an ADU? After a first consultation, the majority of those who are looking to develop an ADU are amazed at the actual costs. Often, actual ADU costs are not synced with what they...

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A-Z Guide to Building an ADU Yourself

A-Z Guide to Building an ADU Yourself

Are you looking to increase the value of your property or find a way to make some extra income? Do you need somewhere for your aging parents to live? Are you interested in creating an affordable housing option for individuals in your community? If yes, you should...

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ADU Appliances & Furniture – The Ultimate Guide

ADU Appliances & Furniture – The Ultimate Guide

Bet you never thought the saying “good things come in small packages” would apply to home appliances. Well, it does when it comes to ADUs. When you design and plan your ADU, you should always include with it your ADU appliances.

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16 Biggest  ADU Mistakes in 2021

16 Biggest ADU Mistakes in 2021

Even if you have gone through construction before, developing an ADU is very different from home remodeling or home addition. It is a challenging process! Instead, building an ADU is very much like developing a new home but on a smaller scale. One of the hardest parts...

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ADU Standard Plan Program – Illusion or Real?

ADU Standard Plan Program – Illusion or Real?

Early March 2021 city of Los Angeles announced its program for preapproved ADU plans, it was announced on all possible news platforms such as TV, Newspapers, and social media. You would mistakenly think that this is it, the solution to ADU development most painful...

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ADU Construction Estimates Done The Right Way

ADU Construction Estimates Done The Right Way

Do the estimates you receive from contractors really cover all your project needs? Do contractor’s estimates present a real picture or what they want you to see? Free estimates will not reflect all the information you need to evaluate when deciding on your project,...

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ADU Development Cost

ADU Development Cost

Most people are amazed at what it costs to build an ADU. We come across articles all the time that get the wrong impression about the actual cost of ADU development. We want to make this clear and in the next few articles starting with this one we will review the...

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7 Steps of an ADU Development

7 Steps of an ADU Development

Developing an ADU is very much like developing a house, only on a smaller scale. There are a lot of moving parts and for a successful development it’s important to have all your bases covered in the right sequence. Trying to do one before the other will create delays,...

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ADU Design & Build During Social Distancing

ADU Design & Build During Social Distancing

It's been a crazy couple of months, everyone were adjusting to work from home, the stock market has gone down and then up again, businesses modified their operation and government offices have limited their public accessibility. If you have an ADU design and build...

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Garage Conversion Cost in Los Angeles

Garage Conversion Cost in Los Angeles

Most people are amazed at how much a garage conversion costs in Los Angeles. We come across articles all the time that get the wrong impression about the actual cost of a garage conversion ADU. We want to make this clear and in the next few articles starting with this...

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Is Investing Into ADU During Pandemic a Right Decision?

Is Investing Into ADU During Pandemic a Right Decision?

There is every reason to believe that ADUs can do great in a recession. Rationale players may realize that ADUs are one of the safest places to invest their money in a recession. The latest sudden and dramatic economic crisis may threaten far greater economic...

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