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ADU Condos Are Here! New Pics of an Exquisite New ADU Reno
AB 1033 condos are coming to California. This is what they'll look like.
This unique, 500-sf prefab ADU is for sale and ready for installation on your property
One of our most famous ADUs is for sale! Let us bring it to you.
$150 per month covers 100% of their Electric Bill.
We got the costs and savings for two different solar systems on the same home. Here's what we learned.
Pricing Your Project in a World Gone Mad
If you ask a contractor for an estimate, you’ll most likely get a quote that’s just plain wrong. We’re talking a +/- 30% difference (or worse). 30% too high, and you won’t get the best value for your money. 30% too low, and you may be left with a hole in the ground while you scramble for financing.
Building a backyard cottage or secondary dwelling unit in Menlo Park, CA
The secondary home includes a bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, a living area, and an office. It will save the family more than $3,000 per month in rent and allow them to live together, helping each other and being near one another every day. Here are the plans.
Plans for an accessory building with laundry and half bath in Oakland
A homeowner in Oakland wanted to add space to her home that could be used as storage, a guest room, a laundry room, or a home office. New Avenue created this accessory building to enhance her property, making her home into a place that better suits her busy life.
For many homeowners, adding an accessory structure like this makes it possible to stay in the neighborhood they love. It’s an efficient way to add square footage to your home without the expense and difficulty of buying a new home in the area.
New Net Zero Energy ADU in Berkeley
This ADU is loaded with extraordinary features including solar energy, an incredible storage loft, an accessible bathroom, and luxurious finishes.
Converting a garage into a guest suite or rental unit in Menlo Park
Erin’s new attached ADU can be used as a guest suite, additional space for the homeowner, a home for family, or a rental unit. This kind of ADU rents for $2,500 or more per month, which will be enough to pay for the project and additional expenses such as helping with the mortgage on the main home, travel, education, leisure activities, or retirement.
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