7 things you DIDN’T know about ADUs Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs) are a hot topic in California. Why are people so interested in these particular home additions? Well, they have some amazing benefits! Here are 7 things you might not have known about ADUs:  What is an ADU? An ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit is an additional living quarter on a single-family lot that is independent of the primary dwelling unit. They are sometimes known as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, or secondary units. Some confuse ADUs with “tiny homes”, they are quite different. A tiny home oftentime ..read more

Do I Need A Feasibility Study To Know What Type Of ADU I Can Build? If you are considering an Accessory Dwelling Unit for your home, you may run across the term “Feasibility Study” – it’s a term thrown around loosely and can be a bit confusing. Feasibility studies are not just real estate-related [i] – their purpose is to determine the best course of action for you to take from concept to implementation. When it comes to your investment in an ADU, feasibility studies can help you count the cost, maximize the potential of your project, and avoid unforeseen circumstances that could put a glitch ..read more

 What Is The Best Option For Financing My ADU? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be an incredible opportunity for homeowners to increase their equity and generate rental income; Accessory Dwelling Units can also be a great option to save money versus going out and buying a new home or putting what would otherwise be rents paid to someone else into your own property’s value. Nonetheless, while the benefits of ADUs are touted left and right, even if you’re certain an ADU will benefit you and work well on your property, you may be wondering how you are going to finance one. You aren’t alo ..read more

How Much Money Do I Need To Build An ADU? If you’re considering building an ADU on your property, one of the first questions you are probably asking yourself is how much money it’s going to take to make your vision a reality – and that is an important piece of information to want to know. I mean, after all, whether you are looking into an ADU for yourself, family or rental, you should be sure the investment of time, effort, and finances are worth it, right? The amount of money you will need to build your ADU will vary depending on a lot of factors. Your first step is to speak with an experien ..read more

Working From Home? Build Your Own Office In Your Backyard!  The Covid Pandemic has shifted the way the world works – when it comes to the workplace, maybe that shift is for the better. Gone are the days where employees have to commute miles to work every day[i] – in California, commutes average about a 30-minute trip each way – Sure, there are onsite careers or hybrid approach options, but with the taste of remote work, a lot of employees hope work from home options are here to stay[ii]. If you are one of the lucky people working from home consistently, you’re also probably lucky enough ..read more

3 Reasons You Just Might Want To Build An ADU On Your Property Do you want to:     Increase your net worth     Increase your living space     Increase your income     All of the above ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) are a great opportunity to do just that! How you ask? Well, there’s a catch – you have to own a home. And there’s another catch – that home needs to be able to have an ADU built on it….BUT! Don’t worry. Most every residential property in California is eligible…unless you own an townhome and condo…Sorry! So, if you’re still in the running ..read more

Does Adding An ADU To My Property Make My Home Worth More? Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your property will almost always make it worth more than without an ADU because you increase your living space and add rent potential to your home. However, adding an ADU to your property may not always make your home worth more than the current value of your home and the cost to pay for the ADU combined. To find out if an ADU will increase your equity, you’ll need to do a little due diligence. ADUs are relatively a new trend appraisers are navigating; this means valuing your home with an ADU can b ..read more

What Kind Of ADU Can I Build On My Property? ADUs comes in all shapes and sizes. The kind of ADU and what size ADU you can build on your property is as individually determined as your property is unique. Knowing the basic ADU types can help you as you look to maximize your space and customize an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or even multiple units that are right for you. Types of ADUS There are really only 2 types of ADUs – Standard Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU). A standard ADU can come in many different sub-types. A JADU can only be created within ..read more

Should I Wait To Build My ADU Because of SB9? SB9 is a Bill recently passed in the state of California. REIG ADU works with clients who want to maximize their property both in rental potential and value through ADUs. A question that we’ve been getting is whether or not clients should wait to build their ADUs because of SB9? It might just be possible with this new Bill to build even more rental units to better maximize their space and increase the value of their property. Before you pause your current ADU plans there are some things you should know about this Bill: Are you committed to your p ..read more