ADU Accessory Dwelling Units

How to Transform Your ADU into a Long-Term Investment – TOP 5 Explained

March 6, 2025 Janeene Lovell

How to Transform Your ADU into a Long-Term Investment It's not uncommon for individuals to approach us with a strict budget for their ADU. This is understandable, given that it represents a significant financial commitment. However, we want our clients to start.....

5 Simple and Effective Ways to Uplift your Landscape

February 17, 2025 Janeene Lovell

Just a few minor enhancements to your landscape can make a significant difference. Here are some of our favorite ways to assist people in revitalizing underutilized outdoor spaces and exteriors. Installing LED Landscape Lighting: Incorporating lighting is not merely.....

Installing RTA Cabinets for Your ADU: A Budget-Friendly Option

February 2, 2025 Janeene Lovell

Installing RTA (Ready to Assemble) Cabinets for Your ADU: A Budget-Friendly Option (Ready to Assemble) are potentially 1/3 the cost When designing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), one of the primary challenges many homeowners face is staying within budget.....

When to Build a Detached ADU vs. When to Build a JADU

January 30, 2025 Janeene Lovell

  One of the primary factors to consider when choosing a JADU over a detached ADU is budget. JADUs are generally less expensive to build than detached ADUs because they leverage the existing structure, reducing the need for new foundations, roofing, and.....

ADU Reality Check: Avoid the Pitfalls and Build and ADU with Confidence

December 11, 2024 Janeene Lovell

Check out this webinar training we did as a team!  We want to help you build an ADU with confidence. We are on a mission to help you: Gain Clarity on the True Costs to Build an ADU:   Empower yourself with a clear understanding of the financial.....

ADU’s for Families, Neighborhoods and the Community

October 7, 2024 Janeene Lovell

  As San Diego continues to evolve, ADUs represent a practical and innovative approach to meeting the needs of its diverse population while preserving the unique character of its neighborhoods. Adding an ADU to your property can have significant effects,.....

ADU Q/A: Bring Us Your Questions, We’ll Give You The Answers

October 16, 2021 John Arendsen

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.....

ADU NEWS YOU CAN USE: Part 2, Where To Place It On Your Property

October 10, 2021 John Arendsen

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.....

ADU News You Can Use. Do It Yourself? Or Hire An Experienced Team?

October 2, 2021 John Arendsen

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.....

Use A Reverse Mortgage To Finance Your Accessory Dwelling Unit

September 26, 2021 John Arendsen

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.....

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Crest Homes is happy to introduce the release of the long-awaited Backyard Home Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Building An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

Now available on our website, this normally $19.95 publication is offered exclusively to all Crest Backyard Home subscribers and followers for only $14.95.

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