People use their backyard cottages for all kinds of purposes. AARP is so in favor of them that it has a 24-page booklet, “ The ABCs of ADUs,” that you can order. “For some people, it’s just a ...

A legal ruling Monday allows Seattle City Council to loosen restrictions on property owners looking to build accessory dwelling units. A hearing examiner determined an environmental review from the ...

Backyard cottages and basement apartments could become Berkeley’s next crop of starter homes, after the City Council approved a proposal that will allow property owners to sell off those and other ...

Would You Buy a Backyard Cottage? Berkeley Legalizes Sales of ADUs Backyard cottages and basement apartments could become Berkeley’s next crop of starter homes, after the City Council approved a ...