Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. More communities throughout the U.S. are demanding more flexible real estate options that ...

ADUs, or ‘‘Accessory Dwelling Units’’ are having a moment right now. And no wonder: as housing affordability continues to be ...

Communities facing a housing crisis must consider all available solutions. One solution gaining traction is accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinances, which allow homeowners to build small rental units ...

The city of Erie has new zoning rules in place aimed at making it easier for citizens to build a standalone housing unit or business space on their existing property. Erie City Council on Wednesday ...

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) ...

A basement conversion ADU in Portland, Ore., also commonly called basement apartments, mother-in-law units, in-law units, secondary suites, English basements, accessory apartments, and a host of other ...

Milwaukee homeowners could more easily build extra housing units under the new proposal. The accessory dwelling units are often built in backyards of existing houses. ADUs created within existing ...

The rarefied, Silicon Valley town of Woodside — population just over 5,000 — ranks among the wealthiest communities in California; according to Forbes, the average annual income is $430,036 and the ...

As California struggles with a chronic housing shortage, the humble Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is playing an increasingly important role in bolstering the Golden State’s housing supply. ADUs are ...

Halfway into an eight-year planning cycle, San Diego County reports it has permitted more than three quarters of new homes the state called for in unincorporated areas by 2029. Thirty percent of them ...