Por: Los Angeles Times Nation October 16, 2023
In an effort to address the nation's affordable housing crisis, the Federal Housing Administration announced a new policy Monday that will make it easier to buy or refinance a house with an accessory dwelling unit, or build a new ADU. Previous rules for FHA-backed loans would allow lenders to consider rental income from duplexes but not ADUs. Under the new policy, lenders will be allowed to count income from small housing units built... + full article
Los Angeles Times USA Nation December 11, 2023
State officials have revived a popular grant program to help lower-income California homeowners build accessory dwelling units by covering some of the upfront costs. But funding is limited, so demand for aid may soon outstrip the supply of dollars. The California Housing Finance... + más
What will an ADU do to your property taxes and resale value? | Los Angeles Times
You Do ADU, Part 6: Advice from your neighbors who have already done this | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Business May 12, 2023
A common pitch for accessory dwelling units is that building one will add a lot of value to your property. How much, though, is a bit of a mystery. And that can pose a problem for homeowners looking to build one. An ADU isn't just extra square footage — it's a... + más
You Do ADU, Part 2: How to pay for your ADU | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Business May 03, 2023
Few people are better qualified to answer your questions about building an accessory dwelling unit in Los Angeles than your neighbors who have already gone through the process. That's why I asked a bunch of them for feedback on your behalf. Hi, I'm Lisa Boone; I'm... + más
You Do ADU, Part 3: Coming up with a plan | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Business April 13, 2023
What do you want your ADU to look like? You've probably been thinking about this ever since you started toying with the idea of building one. But now that you've decided to take the leap and you've figured out a way to pay for the construction, you're... + más
She wanted more than a guesthouse for her sister. This tiny ADU in L.A. delivers | Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times USA Business April 05, 2023
Once you've decided to build an ADU, the real fun starts: finding a way to pay for it. That won't be an issue if you've got enough money in the bank to buy a Ferrari — go ahead and start interviewing contractors. Everyone else will have to line up some kind of... + más
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Los Angeles Times USA Business March 29, 2023
Accessory dwelling units are one of the hottest items in California's housing industry, inspiring a slew of companies to try their hand at designing and building them. So amid the hype, you may be asking yourself whether you should ride the cresting wave and put an ADU on... + más
Liz Weston: Will adding an accessory dwelling unit pay off? | Associated Press
Los Angeles Times USA Business March 25, 2023
Maybe you feel like you’ve outgrown your home but can’t afford to buy a larger one. Maybe you need an extra bed and bathroom for your aging parents or a daughter just out of college. Or maybe you just need some extra income. These are a few of the reasons why Southern... + más
Tetris-like ADU packs an office, pool house, music room and gym into a tiny space | Los Angeles Times
21 vital ADU tips from people who've built them in L.A. | Los Angeles Times
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