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[VIDEO] Local NPR Station Tours Our El Cerrito Project
The San Francisco Bay Area local NPR station KQED recently did a piece on livable tiny homes and had a chance to visit one of our accessory dwelling projects, Dennis and Lisa's Paradise in El Cerrito, CA…
Planning and Building Permit Costs for an Owner’s Bedroom Addition and Detached Studio Remodel in San Mateo, CA
One of the partner designers at New Avenue’s recently completed the design and permitting for a new master bedroom remodel plus remodeling an old shed into a nice detached guest room/studio in San Mateo…
In-Law Studios: A Creative Housing Solution for San Francisco
Grappling with their affordable housing crisis, the City of San Francisco is evaluating this pressing issue from many different angles. One unique solution is encouraging the development of accessory dwelling units…
What are the true costs of an Accessory Dwelling?
One of the primary motivations and limitation when deciding to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is finances…
Download floor plans for an accessory dwelling unit or guest house
All of New Avenue’s accessory dwelling projects use custom plans. When managed well, custom design and construction always result in a better home at a better price…
Building an Accessory Dwelling? Don’t Make These Five Common ADU Design Mistakes
We’ve seen a lot over the years. Here’s what we want everyone to know about accessory-dwelling design…
Santa Cruz is making it easier to build an Accessory Dwelling
Great news, residents of Santa Cruz! The Santa Cruz Planning commission is expected to change its rules to make it easier to build “secondary units built on single-family lots” – in other words, accessory dwellings…
Guest House in Atherton, California – Accessory Dwellings are a long standing tradition here
An unincorporated area of San Mateo County, the tiny town of Atherton has a major market for mansions. By utilizing the expansive lots and existing infrastructure of their single family homes, accessory dwellings are a practical solution for making room for family, friends and creative pursuits…
Permit Rules for an Owner’s Bedroom, Owner’s Bath Remodel and Guest House Addition in San Mateo, CA
Permits are always complicated in San Mateo, CA. A large remodel that is approximately halfway through construction as of October 2016 started with permit research in 2014…
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