Property Management News

Considering building an ADU in your backyard? Here’s all you need to know about the process, from three Airbnb hosts who did it themselves. If you’ve ever considered building or buying an ADU, you’re not alone—they’re adorable, practical, and potentially profitable. Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are flexible spaces that are perfect for large families, work-from-home hideaways, Airbnb rentals, or a combination of all three. Set apart from a detached single-family home, or tucked into an upper level of a garage, an ADU is the perfect private getaway, just steps away from your front door. As charming as they are, the prospect of building one might feel daunting. If you’re in... Read more

Construction of low-density housing like duplexes hovers near record lows, as states pass zoning reform to tackle the affordable housing crisis. More small multifamily homes are needed to help solve America’s housing crisis, but they make up an ever-shrinking share of new housing construction. Housing construction in the US has long focused on single-family homes and large apartment buildings, leaving a deficit of everything in between—sometimes referred to as “middle housing” by housing experts and advocates. While the number of new apartment building units recently reached the highest point in nearly half a century, the construction of denser alternatives to single-family... Read more