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?

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 ...

Ward 10 Providence City Councilor Pedro Espinal is shown in May 2024 checking out a converted garage that is now an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant 1-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at the ...

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 ...

Cincinnati became the first city in Ohio to legalize accessory dwelling units when city council passed an ordinance in June of last year, going into effect in October. Months after becoming an option ...

In Massachusetts, the Affordable Homes Act allows homeowners to build accessory dwelling units "by right" in single-family zoning districts, meaning municipalities cannot deny an application if it ...

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 ...

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 ...