New York’s modular dream is, albeit in fit and starts, coming true. The increasingly popular process of modular construction involves fabricating structural components — a k a modules — in a factory, then transporting them to the construction site to later stack and...
Experts say California needs to build a lot more housing. But the public disagrees Academic researchers, state analysts and California’s gubernatorial candidates agree that the fundamental issue underlying the state’s housing crisis is that there are not enough homes...
An Accessory Dwelling Unit can be built in 30 days with financing starting at 2.9%!!! Accessory Dwelling Units are quickly becoming a must have in the backyard of California homeowners looking for an affordable rental property or a residence for a family...
In January of 2017, Sen. Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) signed a bill to help ease the housing crisis in California, making it easier to build a granny flat in California. This California granny flat law, “removes the most...
Kit Gateley has big plans for the backyard at her North Park home. She’s already placed white markers on her yard showing where she plans to build. “So the front door is positioned here, we’re going to have a walkway down there, with a separate...
By Tom Sakash Despite strong opposition from local advocates for affordable housing, a divided Davis City Council approved a measure Tuesday that would allow granny flats to partially count toward the city’s affordable housing obligations, even without any...
