ADU Q/A: Confused? Frustrated? Want Answers not guesses? Bring Us Your Questions We’ll Give You The Answers. ADU Q/A. Whether you’re trying to decide on a site built vs a factory built option, the size, architectural style, floor plan, where to best place it on your lot/parcel, site preparation, installing and connecting your utilities, permitting and most importantly how to pay for it, our ADU Q/A will be here for you every Monday from 12-1 starting November 3rd. ADU Q/A: Bring your brown bag and any/all questions you have about your BACKYARD HOME project. ADU Q/A: Confused? Frustr ..read more

ADU NEWS YOU CAN USE: Part 2 Where To Place It On Your Property ADU NEWS YOU AN USE: Where is the best location to place your BACKYARD HOME On Your Property? Much depends on the reason or purpose you’re choosing to add an ADU to your property in the first place.  Is it for income?   Is it for a son or daughter or younger family member or friend?    Is it for an elder like you’re parent/s? Is is for you to downsize in? Or is it for you to use a a guest home for visitors? Or is it for a combination of reasons? You can choose any one or many of the above for a variety of rea ..read more

ADU News You Can Use. Do It Yourself? Or Hire An Experienced Team? ADU News You Can Use. We are pleased to introduce Part 1 of our 11 part series on using a reverse mortgage (HECM LOAN) to plan, build and install a modular Accessory Dwelling Unit This session will cover the pros & cons of doing it yourself versus hiring the professionals. We will also touch briefly on what the HECM Loan is, who can qualify, and how the HECM Loan comes into play in building a Modular ADU for more cash-flow. Selecting a factory built BACKYARD HOME option can be a complicated and frustrating process if you do ..read more

Use A Reverse Mortgage To Finance Your Accessory Dwelling Unit Use A Reverse Mortgage To Finance Your Accessory Dwelling Uint. Seniors 55 and older are now eligible  for a Reverse Mortgage under some exciting new changes in lending regulations. For an in depth overview on how a senior can use the dirt they own beneath their feet to add value and income to their homes we invite you to take advantage of this Free Video Webinar Series. Here’s the exciting lineup you don’t want to miss. Introduction Available now: A Seniors Guide to Building a Modular Accessory Dwelling Unit.&n ..read more

“Tiny Homes” now allowed as “Accessory Dwelling Units” in the City of SAN DIEGO This 8’6″ wide by 40′ long BACK PORCH HOME is move in ready and comes with everything but the bed and living room furniture. Spacious and open air bedroom with full size wardrobe Tiny Homes can be the ideal solution for a property/homeowner/investor with a small lot/parcel. The best news of all? Availability! They are available now. Not 4-6 months or even a year or more from now. We have them in stock at the San Bernardino factory and showroom. We will be happy to take you up there and let you tour the factory ..read more

  CREST ‘BACKYARD’ HOMES In Expansion Mode As The Accessory Dwelling Unit biz, having gone from what was once a cottage industry (pun intended) to what is now becoming a major growth industry,  so to has CREST BACKYARD HOMES.  We continue to find ways to grow and expand our brand in very cost effective, timely and creative ways. CREST ‘BACKYARD’ HOMES of San Diego offers a one stop, turnkey solution. As a general & manufactured home contractor, manufactured dealer, real estate broker, developer and investor we are quickly becoming the fastest growing Factory Built ADU compan ..read more

Forbes Magazine Speaks With CREST “BACKYARD” HOMES about ADA Compliant ADU’s. AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Wheelchair accessible shower and lowered and open bathroom sink counter and basin. Forbes Magazine throws their hat in the ring about Accessory Dwelling Units aka ADU. Things have to be getting pretty serious about the myriad opportunities for  the factory built Accessory Dwelling Unit aka “ADU” option when one of the most influential money magazines in America is looking for answers.  They found some of those answers from  Accessory Dwelling Unit expert, John Arendsen ..read more

CREST ‘BACKYARD’ HOMES Proudly Welcomes As Our Project Manager   Lenska Bracknell always ready, willing and able to do what it takes to get the job done for CREST ‘BACKYARD’ HOMES. Lenska Bracknell CREST ‘BACKYARD’ HOMES has been looking forward to Lenska joining our team for quite sometime. However, all good things take time. We are now proud and happy to announce and welcome her as a valuable asset and team member.  Lenska brings decades of investing, construction and real estate experience to  the table and is always ready, willing and able to strap on a tool belt, jump int ..read more

Guest post: Bob Shannon http://seniorsmeet.org/ Maybe city living was perfect for your younger years, but you want to spend the golden ones under starry skies and away from the smog. If you’re ready to switch to a slower pace of living, what better time to pursue your dream of homesteading? Check out these tips from Crest Backyard Homes and start pursuing your new path (and property) today. First, Deal with Debt If worries over debt are holding you back from your retirement dreams, you’re not alone. CNN highlights that older adults have a disproportionate amount of debt compared to younger gen ..read more

HUD Manufactured ADU Permit and Installation Process HUD Manufactured ADU’s aka BACKYARD HOMES, unlike the traditional ground up, site (stick) built construction process, is much easier and far less expensive and time consuming to permit and install. HUD Manufactured ADUs are regulated by Title 25 of HUD Manufactured Housing Program (OMHP) protocol and because it is built in a factory different rules apply. As an investor time is money. Investors want the fastest and easiest way possible to navigate through the permit and building process because the sooner their project has been signed o ..read more