Many empty nesters would like to downsize, but because their home loan is locked in at such a low interest rate, it doesn’t make financial sense to move. A friend of mine recently asked if she ...

If you’re looking to add an extra bedroom to your property, building a certain kind of tiny home in Bend just got one step easier. The city on Thursday announced a program for accessory dwelling units ...

Adding a small structure to your backyard often starts with a dream of a quiet she-shed or a workshop for that hobby you ...

Granny flats, backyard cottages, garage apartments, in-law suites, guest houses — whatever you call them, a new bipartisan bill could make them easier to finance. The SUPPLY Act, introduced in the ...

Tired of looking at your empty basement, garden shed or unused garage and wondering how to put it to better use? You’re not alone. The most recent and comprehensive look at America’s accessory ...

The national housing shortage, the benefits of increased density, an ongoing shift in consumer tastes toward smaller homes closer to where the urban action is, and other factors have pushed state ...

A refuge for aging parents. Rental income for your golden years. There are plenty of good reasons to build an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU. But don’t assume everyone will be cool with ...

The City of Pasadena is helping homeowners create more affordable housing through its Pasadena Second Unit ADU Program, an ...

State officials have revived a popular grant program to help lower-income California homeowners build accessory dwelling units by covering some of the upfront costs. But funding is limited, so demand ...