“How will building an addition affect my property taxes?” Here’s a real-world example from Danville, CA, with a home originally built in 1951.

In our many years as the Bay Area’s go-to builder for accessory dwelling units, we’ve worked with some of the top designers in California. Together we have created ADUs in every style and size, and navigated some of the most challenging permit offices in the state. Here’s how we do it…

An accessory dwelling is a deeply personal thing. Every property, home, and homeowner is different. Your needs, tastes, and site will be different from those of your neighbor. So naturally, design, permitting, and construction costs will vary from project to project…

Concerns about climate change are mounting, energy costs are on the rise, and homeowners everywhere are looking for answers.

Here is the full text of Assembly Bill 68 (AB68), which was signed into law in October 2019. We’ve highlighted the parts that are really important to you as a homeowner. And we’ve added commentary.