In the minds of most Californians, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) bring to mind words like “small,” “subtle” and “cute.” None of which describe the side-by-side ADU duplexes on E Street. Perched at ...

Accessory dwelling units are a growing housing trend across the United States, primarily because of the increasing demand for affordable housing options. According to WiseGuy Reports, the ADU market ...

Accessory dwelling units can help fix the housing crisis, but first more people need to build them. “There are so many permits right now,” she says. “It’s showing great promise, but it’s really only ...

Inside Look is a Modesto Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. A 2016 state law requires local governments to allow for ...

As more homeowners stay put longer, many are hitting a wall-literally. One in 4 say they need more space, according to one survey, with another quarter reporting they outgrew their home just two years ...

ADU stands for accessory dwelling unit, a second, smaller dwelling located on the same property as the main single-family residence. ADUs can be attached or freestanding and can be used to house ...

Justin Mauldin built an accessory dwelling unit in his Austin backyard for $41,500. Mauldin says the ADU office allows his family of four to live comfortably in a smaller home. The ADU also boosted ...