With nearly two decades in journalism, Dori Zinn has covered loans and other personal finance topics for the better part of her career. She loves helping people learn about money, whether that’s ...

Fall House Hunt Accessory dwelling units: What is the new state law on ‘granny flats’? For starters, they cannot be more than 900 square feet. Are they still the answer to the region's housing crunch?

Adding two income-producing rentals or self-contained guest homes next to an existing house on a city lot continues to get easier in Oregon. Factory-made compact dwellings, complete with windows and ...

Big problems don't always need big solutions. In Massachusetts, one of the answers to the housing crisis might be hiding in the backyard. They're called Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs for short.

An accessory dwelling unit (or ADU) is a smaller, independent residence on the same lot as a single-family home. Also known as granny flats, backyard tiny homes or in-law suites, ADUs are a growing ...

Contemporary family living setups mean parents and grandparents in need of care, teenagers and young adults in need of independence, and homeowners in need of the financial security of a guaranteed ...

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (or ADU as it's often referred to) is a separate—usually small—residential unit that stands on the same property as a larger, single-family home. Colloquially it can also be ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Affordable housing is harder and harder to come by. Between a high demand and low inventory for cheap housing, people are left with limited options. According to Newport News Mayor ...

Tired of looking at your empty basement, garden shed or unused garage and wondering how to put it to better use? You’re not alone. The most recent and comprehensive look at America’s accessory ...

DAVIS -- The City of Davis is making it easier than ever before for people to build ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. The units are smaller homes built on existing properties and they are only ...