- Posted on 21st August 2020
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I’m teaching an ADU seminar for the Bay East Association of Realtors on Wednesday, September 2 from 10:00-11:30am. To find […]
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- Posted on 24th July 2020
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The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) industry in California is booming! After the 2017 California ADU laws went into effect, many […]
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- Posted on 29th June 2020
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Currently, mortgage interest rates have reached an all-time low, prompting a lot of homeowners to refinance. Borrowers with good credit […]
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- Posted on 12th June 2020
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I recently completed a class for certification as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). One of the topics in the […]
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- Posted on 28th May 2020
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A recent New York Times article titled “Facing Adulthood with an Economic Disaster’s Lasting Scars” pointed out that many young […]
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- Posted on 14th May 2020
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A Pew Research Center study found that the number of people living in a multigenerational household has increased from 42.4 […]
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- Posted on 7th May 2020
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Prior to 2020, the law required that the converted space for a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) include an existing […]
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- Posted on 5th May 2020
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Some cities have an ordinance that requires homeowners with an ADU to live in either the main residence or ADU […]
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- Posted on 30th April 2020
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Many homeowners consider converting their garage into living space. One problem with a garage conversion is that some cities have […]
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- Posted on 21st April 2020
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When a new home is constructed in a city in California, the city typically charges impact fees to the home […]
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