Glendale ADU Policy
Glendale ADU Policy is dense, chewy, and filled with policy jargon. I extracted these points from the updated Glendale ADU policy released in January 2022. There was a subsequent review letter from the HCD (3/22)- I will add my thoughts on that letter below. Before you start reading, ...
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Arcadia ADU Policy
Arcadia ADU policy is simple and generally conforms to the rules summarized in the HCD Accessory Dwelling Handbook. Notable highlights for detached ADUs: two-story units are not allowed. One off-street parking space is required. Short-term rentals for ADUs are not allowed. The ADU should generally conform to the ...
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The ADU Feasibility Inspection
Your ADU Is Too Important For Assumptions The Neumans bought 1234 Main St. because it "had room for an ADU." Their widowed mother would live in the ADU, the kids would grow up with their grandmother, and the Neumans would have an extra pair of eyes and an ...
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The $40,000 ADU Grant
https://youtu.be/3P8vGQKI0uM Molly Ellis and I met when I moderated a Homesteps event for the California Association of Realtors. I had heard about the $40,000 ADU Grant, and free money will always capture my attention! Molly and I scheduled a time to Zoom together to dive deeper into what ...
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NEW: The 2 Bedroom DIGGS 740
You've asked for a larger 2 bedroom ADU, and we are excited to unveil our newest baby - Whew!! That was MONTHS in the making! These are our coolest DIGGS, ever. Two Bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit Floor Plan Let's start with the floor plan. This is a "C" ...
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Should You Add An ADU With Inflation This High?
"While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still rising. You are undoubtedly feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home ...
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ADU News Today
Bookmark this ADU News post if you have an ADU or want to add one to your dwelling. Accessory Dwelling Units are gaining popularity all over America and we track the most interesting updates on ADU policy, finance and investment news. ADU News August 2022 Minneapolis Ended Single Family ...
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[Video] Accessory Dwelling Units and Taxes
How does your accessory dwelling unit deliver California tax benefits? We talked with Edward Markaryan, a CPA specializing in tax strategies for real estate investors to find out. We asked all the questions you need answering, and we started with the big one... How Does an ADU Affect ...
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ADU Financing Options
ADU financing options in California are complicated. There are lots of loan products and it is hard to know which loan product (or combination of products!!) is the right choice. The Problem With ADU Financing If your current mortgage is at a very low interest rate you won't ...
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