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ADU Condos
AB 1033 is being implemented, and that means homeowners can opt to 'condotize' their ADUs and sell. Here's how it works


Pro Tips to Skinny Down your ADU Construction Costs
Need to reduce construction costs when building your ADU? We have some tips from processionals on how to stretch your construction budget.


ADUs cash flow MORE with inflation (even with higher rates)
Yeah interest rates are higher than what we're used to, but rents are even higher. While interest rates may come down more slowly than...
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ADU Condos
AB 1033 is being implemented, and that means homeowners can opt to 'condotize' their ADUs and sell. Here's how it works
Meredith Munger
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Pro Tips to Skinny Down your ADU Construction Costs
Need to reduce construction costs when building your ADU? We have some tips from processionals on how to stretch your construction budget.
Meredith Munger
May 7, 20241 min read
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ADUs cash flow MORE with inflation (even with higher rates)
Yeah interest rates are higher than what we're used to, but rents are even higher. While interest rates may come down more slowly than...
Meredith Munger
May 7, 20241 min read
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How to Permit an Unpermitted ADU
Learn how to navigate the process of permitting an unpermitted ADU in CA. Don't risk liability - ensure safety and compliance today!
Meredith Munger
May 7, 20241 min read
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Unpermitted ADU? Yikes!
If you have an unpermitted ADU, you DEFINITELY want to get it permitted. And the new housing laws - and additional legislation - are making
Meredith Munger
May 7, 20241 min read
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New Mortgage Guidelines for ADUs - if you weren't qualified before, you're probably qualified now!
Great news! Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA made major changes to mortgage guidelines that will allow more people to qualify to build...
Meredith Munger
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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The Right Kind of Tiny Home - higher cost, lower payment!
I've seen the good, the bad, and the truly ugly of Tiny Homes. Quality really matters not only for living but also what type of loan you...
Meredith Munger
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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$0 Appraisals on ADU? Wrong Bank!
Fannie Mae expressly forbids appraisers to include the square footage of a new ADU into the "Gross Living Area" of the property. That's...
Meredith Munger
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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ADUs make you the coolest Grandparents ever but also the ones who created a legacy for generations.
If you think your kids can't afford to buy a house, you're right. Even if they could, what a waste of money! Why buy a house when you...
Meredith Munger
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Legislation passed!! New things you can do to monetize your ADU and real estate
Great news! The Governor just signed 56 housing laws - including the ability to SELL an ADU! Also, you can subdivide a 5 acre parcel up...
Meredith Munger
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Build your ADU.. and then Sell? Wow!
New legislation in California may allow homeowners to build ADUs, condotize the property, and then sell off the units as primary homes....
Meredith Munger
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Forget any ADU Grant! Our Construction HELOC covers your costs with perfect timing
With our Construction HELOC options, you only pay on what you use - and only when you need it. There is to need to refinance or pay extra...
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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What's better with a HELOC: points or pre-payment penalties?
Doing the math on fees makes sense any time you do a loan. While points may seem excessive, actually the tradeoff of pre-penalty payments...
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Ultimate House Hacking for First-time Homebuyers (and anyone who wants to invest in real estate)
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, learn how the real estate rules have changed to give you...
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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HELOC Strategy for Building ADUs
When building an ADU, your HELOC Strategy is important to saving thousands while keeping your payment reasonable.
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Why Interest Rates are NOT as Important as you Think
Even though interest rates have come back down, the truth is they are only ONE of MANY factors affecting your monthly payment. The length...
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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ADU on a Family Property? How to keep ownership fair
Building an ADU for a family member get tricky when it comes to who owns what. Siblings can sometimes get jealous and concerned that the...
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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How to Build and Finance an ADU
This detailed weekly seminar (and Q&A) goes over every step to build and finance your ADU project. Details include: - Cost to building a...
Meredith Munger
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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ADUs vs. SB-9 Units: Master planning your Property
New CA State laws allow you to build up to 4 total units on your single-family zoned property. Here's how that might look and why it's...
Meredith Munger
Nov 22, 20221 min read
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HELOCs now available for homeowners & investors
And they work with the CalHFA ADU Grant. HELOCs for homeowners: Up to 90% combined loan to value $500,000 maximum Interest-only for 10...
Meredith Munger
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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