Granny Pods: The newest trend in senior care?
By 2030, when the baby boomers will have all reached retirement age, and there will be over 72 million Americans aged 65 or older, according to the…
Is Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit a Good Long-Term Investment?
The California Department of Housing and Community Development approved accessory dwelling units from the 1st of January 2019 owing to the many benefits of this type of dwelling…
Where and How Did the Tiny House Movement Originate?
Are you looking for a comfortable and affordable living situation? Regardless of whether you’re looking for a place to settle down in your old age, a place to…
California ADU Laws: Backyard Home Regulations
Since 2005 California has had a housing shortage of 180,000 units. The persistent housing shortage in the state has caused prices of homes to shoot upwards out…
Adding an ADU: Benefits of a granny flat
Soaring housing costs are leading our nation into an affordable housing crisis. According to studies done by Harvard, the national median rent cost has increased by 20%…
News Release: Acton ADU introduces financing options
Acton ADU introduces financing options on new construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Campbell, CA) Acton ADU, a Northern California company specializing in navigating regulations, designing, and…
A Good Design Philosophy is Everything
Designing and personalizing a small, completely independent home like an ADU, is a wonderful, rewarding challenge of residential design and flow. No property is alike, no…
Building an ADU? Start When It Rains
If you are thinking about building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for your property, you might be wondering: When should I begin my project? You’d think that…
ADUs and Aging-in-Place
Multigenerational households are becoming more common than ever. Particularly in Northern California, where housing costs are rising and families face a growing need for housing solutions…
Build Your Construction Company Right
How to build a successful construction company, in one of the most competitive markets in the world, during an economic downturn. It seems simple at first…
My Father the Astronaut
On July 29, 1985 at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, I watched my father launch into earth’s orbit on the Space Shuttle Challenger. I won’t say it was…
5 Characteristics to Look for in an ADU Contractor
In recent years, a growing number of homeowners are building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their properties. And it makes sense. ADUs provide an excellent way…