Aug 1, 2025
2025 ADU legislation ushers in a game‑changing era. Property owners with multi-family buildings can build up to 8 detached ADUs, based on their existing units. The permit process has become much faster with pre-approved plans that take just 30-60 days. The 2025 ADU...
Jul 1, 2025
Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your property involves connecting to the existing water, sewer, and gas lines. Understanding the various ADU plumbing regulations and upgrades required can be a complex process. In this guide, we’ll break down the different...
Jun 1, 2025
On January 8, 2025, a wildfire devastated Pacific Palisades, destroying 4.6 square miles and leaving around 10,000 structures in ruins. Homeowners facing this catastrophic loss now face the daunting challenge of traditional rebuilding, a process that typically takes...
May 1, 2025
Owning an accessory dwelling unit can be an overwhelming process. With considerations such as managing tenants who will be living in close proximity to you, laws impacting the unit differing from other rental properties, and more, things can get complicated quickly....
Mar 2, 2025
California’s ADU boom is in full swing, with over 80,000 units approved since 2016—and now, it’s easier than ever to build one. New laws in 2024 have removed owner-occupancy rules, fast-tracked permits to 60 days, and expanded financing options, including up...
Feb 1, 2025
Building an ADU will raise your property taxes due to the increased value of your property, but not as much as you may imagine. The good news is that in California adding an ADU does not trigger a property tax reassessment of the existing main home. Only the ADU...
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