As housing needs continue to evolve, many homeowners are asking a simple but important question: what is an ADU home? ADU stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit, and it refers to a secondary, ...

A California appellate court decision on Dec. 19 in the Eng v. Opperman case confirmed an HOA’s application of the Business Judgment Rule in board decisions, a ruling that should discourage members ...

San Diego is substantially rolling back a controversial city incentive that allows the owner of a single-family lot to build potentially dozens of backyard apartments on it. The City Council voted 6-3 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Senate Bill 48, a proposal that would require all Florida local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family neighborhoods, advanced after winning unanimous ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were first approved by the city of Tampa in July. Now, the city has reformed its policy to tackle the housing shortage. The update will make it easier for ...

Several local cities have already adopted preapproved accessory dwelling unit designs and plans. Pictured are renderings of ADU plan options from Santa Barbara (top), Carpinteria (bottom left) and ...

This Woodside ADU is 800 square feet and was built with “age-in-place” features for the property owners mother. Photo courtesy Inspire ADUs. Homeowners interested in adding a separate guest house to ...

This factory built ADU in Los Altos was built in 2023 as the primary residence for the property owners. Photo courtesy Inspire ADUs. By the start of next year, Californians looking to add accessory ...

Unattainable home ownership due to increasingly exorbitant home prices is something that many North Americans are affected by, no matter how diligent they are with their finances. Take Aislyn and Ali ...