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By Andrew Manning  It’s officially the holiday season, so it makes sense we’d be talking about “homes for the holidays” right now. I’ve written before about why now is a fantastic time to buy (less competition, serious sellers, faster closings) but I want to really dive into what “homes for… Read More

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Despite what real estate lore might tell you, in my experience, the holiday season is a great time to buy a house. Here’s why:  For buyers, you often have time off during the holiday season to really focus on finding the house you want, or your schedule lightens up and… Read More

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By Andrew Manning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are gaining popularity absolutely everywhere but in urban and condensed neighborhoods, you’re likely to see ADUs in older homes. Usually, owners will convert garage space into a legal, permitted second unit on the property.  Converted garage-style ADUs are fairly easy to construct, which… Read More

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By Andrew Manning On January 1, 2023, two bills took effect in California: AB-2221 and SB-897, and they’re both about accessory dwelling units, more affectionately known as ADUs. While ADUs have been a hot topic of real estate conversation for a while, this new legislation has once again put them… Read More