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The Ultimate Orange County ADU Financing Guide

The Ultimate Orange County ADU Financing Guide

ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, are second dwellings on residential lots. As California has greatly simplified ADU building restrictions, these ADUs have garnered much attention in California and Orange County. Southern California homeowners and investors are...

Critical Guide to Finding an ADU Company in Los Angeles

Critical Guide to Finding an ADU Company in Los Angeles

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small, self-contained living space that is located on the same property as a single-family home. These units, which can take the form of garages, cottages, basement apartments, and more, are becoming increasingly popular as a way...

Converting a Garage Into a Bedroom in Orange County

Converting a Garage Into a Bedroom in Orange County

There are several benefits to having additional space in your home. In Orange County, where real estate is pricey, purchasing a new house or constructing an addition may be impossible. But, as a result of California's newly loosened ADU regulations, turning a garage...

Orange County ADU Rental Guide – Maximize Your Investment!

Orange County ADU Rental Guide – Maximize Your Investment!

As ADUs become a significant part of the Orange County and Southern California real estate scene, many homeowners view the construction of an ADU as a lucrative option. There are numerous reasons why people develop accessory dwelling units, but the most prevalent...

How to Legalize an Unpermitted Orange County Garage Conversion/ADU

How to Legalize an Unpermitted Orange County Garage Conversion/ADU

It should come as no surprise that there are many unpermitted Orange County garage conversions. Residents have been utilizing their additional garage space without the proper permissions for quite some time due to the high cost of housing. When discussing garage...

Orange County Accessory Dwelling Unit Costs 

Orange County Accessory Dwelling Unit Costs 

As a result of the new ADU legislation in California, more OC homeowners are taking advantage of possibilities to expand the amount of living space on their property. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary living space attached to or located near your primary...

Building an ADU Above a Garage in Orange County

Building an ADU Above a Garage in Orange County

ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units or Additional Dwelling Units) are now allowed to be constructed in Orange County and the rest of Southern California, as the state has loosened limitations on their construction. On just about any residential lot, you now have the option...

How Much Does an Accessory Dwelling Unit Cost To Build?

How Much Does an Accessory Dwelling Unit Cost To Build?

Thanks to California’s new ADU laws, more homeowners are taking advantage of opportunities to increase their homes’ footprints. Sometimes referred to as granny flats or in-law suites, an accessory dwelling unit is a secondary living space attached to or situated near...

Need More Space? Consider a Finished Garage For Your Home

Need More Space? Consider a Finished Garage For Your Home

A finished garage is a relatively simple way to expand the amount of usable square footage in a home without having to build an all-new addition. And thanks to California’s new ADU laws, garage conversions are easier than ever. Here’s everything you need to know about...

What Is a Detached ADU? Everything You Need To Know For 2023

What Is a Detached ADU? Everything You Need To Know For 2023

Ever wish you had a little more space? With a detached accessory dwelling unit — also called a detached ADU, granny flat, or in-law suite — it’s easy to expand the amount of living space you have to work with. For some, a simple garage conversion is all you need to...

10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Orange County ADU Contractor

10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Orange County ADU Contractor

If you're planning on building an Orange County ADU, it's crucial that you find the right contractor for the project. And while you're searching for the best ADU contractor in Orange County, there are a number of steps you can take to sort the good from the bad and...

ADU Financing Guide for Homeowners – Updated for 2023

ADU Financing Guide for Homeowners – Updated for 2023

Which ADU Financing Option is Right For You? An ADU, otherwise known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit is defined as a second unit on a residential lot in addition to the main house (or main multifamily building). Recently, both in California and in Los Angeles, these...

Los Angeles Garage Conversion ADU in 2023 – Your Complete Guide

Los Angeles Garage Conversion ADU in 2023 – Your Complete Guide

(Updated January 2023) I recently did a garage conversion with a detached garage behind my home.  The garage was 468 square feet with the dimensions 18’ x 26’. I always wanted to convert my garage into a living space, but I didn’t know where to start. I've known about...

Studio Garage Apartments: What To Know About Converting a Garage

Studio Garage Apartments: What To Know About Converting a Garage

According to a report by the American Housing Survey, about 80% of American homeowners have a garage or carport. Yet the majority don’t actually use them for parking their cars. For many, they’re simply cluttered storage spaces. Sound familiar? Now consider the fact...

Tips & Guidance on Adding a Bathroom to Your Garage

Tips & Guidance on Adding a Bathroom to Your Garage

Since the start of the pandemic, homeowners have been looking for ways to get the most out of their spaces. For many, this means renovating the garage to eke out some extra square footage — and with good reason. Dreaming of a decked-out home office? Gym? Workshop?...

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