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Senate Bill 9 and Accessory Dwelling Units in California: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2025
Understanding Senate Bill 9 and Its Role in California Housing California’s housing shortage has pushed lawmakers to adopt aggressive reforms to increase residential density across the state. Among the most impactful is Senate Bill 9, also known as the HOME Act, a state law designed to make it easier for homeowners to add dwelling units […]
Golden State ADUs
November 7th, 2025
Missing Middle Housing in California: Rethinking Neighborhoods Through Smarter Design
What Is Missing Middle Housing? Missing middle housing is a transformative concept that describes a range of house scale buildings that sit between detached single family homes and larger apartment complexes. These missing middle housing types include duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, courtyard apartments, cottage courts, bungalow courts, and accessory dwelling units. While often overlooked in traditional […]
Golden State ADUs
November 3rd, 2025
What Is the Cheapest Option for an ADU in California? A 2025 Guide to Building Smart on a Budget
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming one of the most cost-effective solutions for homeowners across California. Whether you’re looking to generate rental income, create extra living space for family members, or boost your property value, building an ADU can be a smart investment. But there’s one question we hear almost every day from clients across […]
Golden State ADUs
October 27th, 2025
Is an ADU a Good Investment in California?
As housing costs rise and cities across California face continued housing shortages, many homeowners are exploring ways to maximize their property’s potential. One increasingly popular solution is building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their lot. Whether it’s a garage conversion, an attached ADU, or one of the many detached ADUs popping up across neighborhoods, […]
Golden State ADUs
October 24th, 2025
What Are the Benefits of an ADU in 2025
If you have ever asked, what are the benefits of an ADU, you’re starting down an important path toward unlocking your property’s full potential. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are rapidly becoming a go‑to strategy for homeowners seeking supplements to their income, additional living space, or ways to support family members. In this guide, we’ll explore […]
Golden State ADUs
October 20th, 2025
What Utilities Are Needed for an ADU in California: Your Complete Guide
Building an accessory dwelling unit is an exciting opportunity to add value to your property, increase rental income, or provide flexible living for family members. But before you break ground the biggest unknowns often come down to utility connections. If you don’t plan properly, what seems like a minor task can balloon into months of […]
Golden State ADUs
October 17th, 2025
How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU in Sacramento (2025 Guide)
When Sacramento homeowners ask how much does it cost to build an ADU, they’re really asking about total construction cost, permit fees, engineering costs, labor costs, and adu construction costs, all wrapped together. In this in‑depth guide, we’ll walk through realistic cost ranges, a cost breakdown, real examples, and the levers you can control. Our […]
Golden State ADUs
October 13th, 2025
Can an ADU Be Sold Separately from the Main House in California? [2025 Update]
Many property owners today ask a fundamental question: can an ADU be sold separately from the main house in California? For decades the answer was mostly no, because accessory dwelling units were legally tied to the primary residence. But thanks to a new state law, that is changing,` at least in some cities. In this […]
Golden State ADUs
October 10th, 2025
How Much Value Does an ADU Add to My Property?
Understanding how much value an ADU add to your property is one of the most important questions any homeowner in California will ask before starting an accessory dwelling unit project. You want to know how much value you can expect, how it ties into rental income, and whether the investment will pay off in the […]
Golden State ADUs
October 6th, 2025
What’s One Drawback of an ADU? (And How to Avoid It)
Accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, are becoming an increasingly popular solution for homeowners looking to generate rental income, increase property value, and create additional living space on their existing lot. Whether it’s a garage conversion, basement apartment, or detached guest house, an ADU offers numerous benefits. These include affordable housing options for family […]
Golden State ADUs
October 3rd, 2025