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ADU Condos

AB 1033 is being implemented, and that means homeowners can opt to 'condotize' their ADUs and sell. Here's how it works

Pro Tips to Skinny Down your ADU Construction Costs

Need to reduce construction costs when building your ADU? We have some tips from processionals on how to stretch your construction budget.

ADUs cash flow MORE with inflation (even with higher rates)

Yeah interest rates are higher than what we're used to, but rents are even higher. While interest rates may come down more slowly than...

Loan guidelines vs. permit rules for ADUs

Meredith Munger

Jun 21, 20221 min read

Loan guidelines vs. permit rules for ADUs

Most people know the permit rules for ADUs, but did you know that the loan guidelines sometimes clash? That's why it's important to get...

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ADUs: Costs, rents and how to finance (especially during inflation)

Meredith Munger

Jun 21, 20221 min read

ADUs: Costs, rents and how to finance (especially during inflation)

Meredith goes in-depth on how to estimate the rental income from an ADU, loan options and monthly payments, the CalHFA ADU grant, the...

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Interest rates went up! Is my ADU Project doomed?

Meredith Munger

May 18, 20221 min read

Interest rates went up! Is my ADU Project doomed?

Nope! Just do the math. :-)

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ADU Investing: Buy a multi-unit property or single family home?

Meredith Munger

Jan 2, 20221 min read

ADU Investing: Buy a multi-unit property or single family home?

Many investors ask if it's better to buy a duplex or triplex and add an ADU, or buy a singe family home. The answer actually depends on...

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Everything you need to know about financing an ADU, including how to buy the property or invest.

Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

Everything you need to know about financing an ADU, including how to buy the property or invest.

Here's a detailed presentation on the options for financing ADUs, whether you currently own the property or are looking to buy and build.

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Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

2 Biggest Mistakes on ADUs

Avoid the 2 big mistakes we see in building an ADU.

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When building an ADU, know your budget & financing first

Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

When building an ADU, know your budget & financing first

Why build a champagne castle when you could be on a beer budget? Get pre-approved for financing, determine your budget, and then go design.

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Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

ADUs keep families together

Families who team up their finances and build ADUs are more likely to succeed financially.

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Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

Manufactured homes make GREAT ADUs!

It's ain't your father's mobile home! These modern homes are built in factory for even tougher standards, and they can be customized.

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How Active Duty military families and veterans can invest in real estate and build ADUs

Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

How Active Duty military families and veterans can invest in real estate and build ADUs

Take advantage of PCS by buying homes and adding up to 4 ADUs or rental units. Ypur VA Renovation loan benefits can pay for 100%.

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Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

Loan Options for ADUs

Learn more about financing available for ADUs as low as $450 per month for every $100,000 in construction.

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Meredith Munger

Sep 25, 20211 min read

ADU Permit Rules vs. Lending Guidelines

They don't always match, so we have to get creative - together

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How to add $100,000 available in your loan with $1,000 of wood and roofing

Meredith Munger

Sep 21, 20210 min read

How to add $100,000 available in your loan with $1,000 of wood and roofing

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Meredith Munger

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Can you move into your ADU? Yes!

Loan guidelines allow you to live on any portion of your property and still receive owner-occupied interest rates - the lowest available.

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Imagine if your home helped pay for itself.

Meredith Munger

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Imagine if your home helped pay for itself.

With housing affordability skyrocketing nationwide, homeowners are turning to renovation options like Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), home

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