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San José approves the first ADU condominium in California

publicceo.com · Aug 18

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San Jose becomes first California city to allow sale of ADUs as condos

San Jose has become the first city in California to authorize the sale of accessory dwelling units as individual condominiums, marking a significant policy shift that could provide new pathways to hom

sfchronicle.com · Aug 15

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California’s first for-sale ADU built in San José. Will it start a housing revolution?

A groundbreaking housing development in San José has produced California's first for-sale accessory dwelling unit (ADU), marking a potential turning point in the state's approach to addressing its hou

latimes.com · Aug 15

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NEWS RELEASE: San José Approves the First ADU Condominium in California - City of San Jose (.gov)

sanjoseca.gov · Aug 14

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The dark side of California's backyard ADU boom: How much do they ease the housing shortage?

California's accessory dwelling unit boom is facing increased scrutiny as questions emerge about whether these small secondary homes are delivering meaningful relief to the state's housing crisis. ADU

latimes.com · Aug 12

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Independence seeks to regulate accessory dwelling units

The Independence City Council in Kentucky has moved to implement stricter regulations on accessory dwelling units following receipt of the city's first ADU application since zoning reforms in 2020. Th

linknky.com · Aug 05

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Wesley Yu v. City of East Palo Alto, California

The Pacific Legal Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Wesley Yu against the City of East Palo Alto, challenging what they characterize as an extortionate housing ordinance that blocks

pacificlegal.org · Jul 31

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Tiny homes cause a stir in some Twin Cities suburbs, but few actually built

Tiny homes cause a stir in some Twin Cities suburbs, but few actually built  Star Tribune

startribune.com · Jul 28

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A new bill could make it easier to build a tiny home in your backyard—here's what to know

A new bipartisan bill in Congress could significantly expand financing options for California homeowners looking to build accessory dwelling units on their properties. The SUPPLY Act, introduced by Re

cnbc.com · Jul 24