Videos - Accessory Dwelling Units
The "Skinny" on Pre-designed Plans
Several building departments have developed and offered free of charge pre-design building plans for ADUs. This saves on cost and immediate approval of plans. The reality is these only work in a perfect world. Will speaks with a design firm that had specialized in ADUs to make sense and set the right expectations with pre-design plans.
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Create a Larger Construction Budget with a Renovation Loan​​
This video focuses on government backed renovation loans from HUD and Fannie Mae. These are ideal as they provide a larger construction budget. The overall loan is based on the future value of the property with improvements. These are available for refinance or purchase.
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Understanding Investing in ADUs
Will Johnson, ADU advisor speaks with a real estate investor to break down revenue and costs incorporating depreciation. ADUs can create equity and positive cash flow. The new ADU ordinances empower most homeowners to create affordable housing for family while creating a great real estate investment. Several financing options are available such as renovation loans, cash-out refinance, construction and reverse mortgages.
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What to do with un-permitted Granny Flats/ADUs
One of the new ADU ordinances provides amnesty allowance to permit un-permitted granny flats/ADUs. Commonly known as as-built can face violations, and penalties. Never has been a better time to take advantage of this amnesty feature. Learn more about As-Built, amnesty ordinance and process to get started.
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Interior Design Considerations
ADU Point is a video series dedicated to building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Its an exciting time for homeowners to building affordable housing for loved ones or create a passive income stream. Today we talk to an interior designer on special considerations in designing an ADU.
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Interior Design Ideas
ADU Point is a video series dedicated to considerations in building an Accessory Dwelling unit in Calif. Recent ordinances in 2020 in Calif. has removed major barriers empowers many homeowners to building affordable housing for loved one and or create passive income. Today we're speaking with a certified interior designer
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Finance an ADU with a Reverse Mortgage (HECM)
Will speaks with a Reverse Mortgage expert. Every Baby Boomer should understand HECM loans and now how to leverage to build an ADU for additional passive income. The is a great opportunity for a baby boomer to age-in-place.
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Affordable Housing for Family
New ordinances in 2020 has remove major barriers to build ADUs. Addition of financing will enable many homeowners and buyers to build affordable housing for family with ADUs. Many finance options are available from refinancing, construction, renovation loans and more.
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ADU 745 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Modification
An ADU rendering of a 745 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modified with an indoor/outdoor design.
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ADU 555 sq. ft. 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Rendering
A rendering of an ADU with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 555 sq ft modified with indoor/outdoor design.
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Features an Appraiser that knows ADUs
Never has been a better time to build an ADU. New ordinances in 2020 removed major barriers. Financing is available to enable most homeowners and buyers to build affordable housing. Appraisals will be key in valuing ADUS. Lets understand how the appraisal works with ADU in determining value using the comparables, income and costs comparisons.
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