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A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit

A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit

by Phil Hall | Jul 16, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in San Jose has become the first California property of its kind to be sold as a condo unit on an existing property. SFGate.com reports the 749-square-foot, two-bedroom standalone home near downtown sold for $530,000; it was first...
ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing

ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing

by Phil Hall | Jul 15, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Samara, a Redwood City, California-based homebuilder known for its Backyard ADU, has introduced Locale by Samara, the company’s expansion into single-family real estate. The company stated that it will now design and build small infill developments consisting of...
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction

New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction

by Phil Hall | Jul 18, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A bipartisan effort is seeking to create a government-backed loan program that will help homeowners fund the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) homes on their properties. The Wall Street Journal reports Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino...
Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage

Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage

by Phil Hall | Mar 17, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Florida legislature is considering the use of accessory dwelling units (ADU) to help solve the state’s affordable housing shortage. News Service of Florida reports panels within the state’s House and Senate passed bills that would enable localities to allow the...
San Jose to Allow Homeowners to Sell ADUs

San Jose to Allow Homeowners to Sell ADUs

by Phil Hall | Jun 14, 2024 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

San Jose is ready to become the first California city that will allow homeowners to sell accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property. According to an NBC Bay Area report, San Jose issued over 460 permits enabling homeowners to build ADUs on their property after...

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