In the minds of most Californians, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) bring to mind words like “small,” “subtle” and “cute.” None of which describe the side-by-side ADU duplexes on E Street. Perched at ...

As more homeowners stay put longer, many are hitting a wall—literally. One in 4 say they need more space, according to one survey, with another quarter reporting they outgrew their home just two years ...

Inside Look is a Modesto Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. A 2016 state law requires local governments to allow for ...

Catie Marques Teles and Scott Savarie had been looking for an apartment in Los Angeles for six months when they spotted a listing on Zillow that caught their eye. “We thought, ‘This can’t be real,’” ...

Vermont and New York are among the states that will pay you to build a tiny home in your backyard. The compensation comes via ...

ADU stands for accessory dwelling unit, a second, smaller dwelling located on the same property as the main single-family residence. ADUs can be attached or freestanding and can be used to house ...