Beware of Contractor Scams: Lessons from a Southern California ADU Project A recent case in Southern California highlights the growing risk of contractor scams targeting homeowners. […]

5 Conversations Every Family Should Have Before Building an ADU Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a great way to add value, income, or space […]

California ADU Laws 2025: What Homeowners Need to Know California continues to expand opportunities for homeowners to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—commonly known as backyard homes, […]

SB 543: New Law Speeds Up and Clarifies ADU Permitting in California SB 543 clarifies ADU sizes (measured by interior space) and speeds up permits with […]

Rebuilding Stronger with ADUs: Fire Recovery Toolkit The devastating January 2025 wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades left many families without homes. To support recovery, Casita […]

San José leads the way under AB 1033 Three Key Highlights: **Sell ADUs as separate condos**  Under Assembly Bill 1033, homeowners can now sell accessory dwelling units […]

San Diego’s ADU Market Could Change Big Time San Diego is moving toward allowing ADUs (granny flats) to be sold separately from the main home, similar […]

New Way to Finance Your ADU A new bill in Congress could make it easier for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — like granny […]

California Makes ADUs Easier & Cheaper California Makes ADUs Easier & Cheaper Want to build an accessory dwelling unit? Cities across California are offering pre-approved designs […]