Remember when I mentioned the Carlsbad homeowner who told me that his plans for an ADU had gone six months without approval at the City? Didn't it make you think, "There has to be a better way"? For those who are interested in pursuing an accessory dwelling unit for...
With cities under pressure to provide affordable housing, it would be nice if there were ready-made buildings that a crane could drop onsite. This is the right idea, but high-cost (probably more than most would spend). If we could find a builder/factory that would...
The cities of Carlsbad and San Diego should do this too: Encinitas is offering homeowners a money-saving solution for building granny flats on their properties, hoping that these units will help meet the city’s housing goals. The City of Encinitas created...
We've talked about one-story homes - another way to add insulation from any potential downturn is to buy a property that can accommodate a granny flat. They can produce extra cash flow (the county states that they can be rented), and if you ever have to sell, there...
If baby boomers have to sell their home because they need the money, this will be a great alternative - and could help to dry up the housing inventory, especially if you can build an ADU for less than $50,000. Homes with bigger yards would be more valuable too....
