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We talk a lot about the value a new project can bring to a homeowner. It can be valuable for your quality of life, increase resale value, or create a new rentable space that generates income. The intrinsic value that comes with creating space for yourself or for family is usually the biggest factor. But

If you don’t plan ahead, the city could make you change your design. You’ve spent months (or maybe even years) dreaming about your new accessory dwelling unit. You know exactly what you want and where you want it. And you know just what you’re going to do with it. You’ve got the plans, drawn up

Wanting a place that would provide extra income and could one day become a residence for her mother and/or herself, Patricia contacted New Avenue about adding a one-bedroom accessory dwelling to her property in Berkeley. There were a few things that were very important to Patricia. She wanted to preserve the trees on the property.