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Florida Senate unanimously approves bill to expand ADUs as affordable housing tool

Florida lawmakers have advanced CS/CS/SB 48, a housing bill that would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units statewide, aiming to expand affordable housing options amid rising costs.

Community & Housing Impact

San Diego housing permits nearly double in 2025 as supply gaps remain

San Diego nearly doubled housing permits in 2025, according to city data, but builders and housing experts say permitting timelines and construction delays continue to limit how quickly new housing supply reaches the market.

Demographic & Market Trends

First-time homebuyers are older than ever as housing affordability tightens

The median age of first-time homebuyers has reached a record 40, according to the National Association of Realtors, as rising home prices, limited supply, and affordability pressures continue to reshape the U.S. housing market.

Policy & Permitting

California reexamines single-stair housing as part of broader affordability push

California lawmakers are reexamining single-stair apartment rules as part of a broader housing affordability push, exploring whether building code changes could unlock more infill housing while maintaining safety standards.

Demographic & Market Trends

California housing prices continue to outpace supply, worsening affordability crisis

California’s housing crisis is deepening as home prices continue to outpace new housing supply, driven by chronic underbuilding, zoning constraints, and slow construction, according to state data and major news reports.

Policy & Permitting

San Diego County moves forward on allowing ADUs to be sold as condos — but rural concerns loom

San Diego County evaluates allowing ADUs to be sold as condos, while the City of San Diego’s AB 1033 rules are already in effect. Here’s what homeowners need to know.

Policy & Permitting

Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act promises housing boost — What it means for ADUs

A new housing initiative, the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025, known as the ROAD to Housing Act, is drawing attention for its potential to expand America’s housing supply, particularly in small-scale and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Demographic & Market Trends

Florida housing markets cool — What it means for ADUs & affordable supply

Housing markets in Florida are experiencing a sharp cooldown, with several metro areas showing some of the steepest year-over-year price declines in the country. At first glance, that might seem like bad news—yet for the niche of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and affordable housing supply, this trend may also open up new opportunities.

Urban Infill & Land Use

Newsom to create 209 affordable homes on underused state land in Riverside

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on November 18, 2025, that California will build 209 affordable homes on underutilized state property in Riverside, reinforcing his administration’s aggressive strategy to leverage state land for housing.

Policy & Permitting

Dublin ADU update 2025: New rules align with California housing laws

Dublin has officially adopted new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules to comply with California’s statewide housing mandates, bringing the city into alignment with requirements enforced by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Community & Housing Impact

How economic barriers and land restrictions deepen the housing divide in 2025

Peter Thiel’s comments on capitalism highlight California’s deepening housing crisis, as zoning restrictions, rising costs, and limited supply drive affordability challenges.

Community & Housing Impact

How tariffs on lumber and furniture continue to drive up homebuilding costs in 2025

Rising tariffs on lumber and furniture are once again increasing homebuilding costs in 2025. Learn how these trade policies are affecting builders, homeowners, and the overall housing market.

Community & Housing Impact

Napa County approves sweeping fee hikes for hotels and large homes to fund affordable housing (ADUs)

The Napa County Board of Supervisors has approved a major overhaul of development fees aimed at funding affordable-housing initiatives. In a narrow 3-2 vote, the board adopted a plan to significantly raise fees for hotel projects and large luxury homes.

Urban Infill & Land Use

LA launches infill housing initiative: 12 city lots to be made available for development

The Los Angeles Housing Department has announced it will issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting developers to build housing on 12 small city-owned lots under the new “Small Lots, Big Impacts” program—targeting under-utilized city parcels to accelerate infill development.

Community & Housing Impact

Wildfire recovery spurs ADU permits in Los Angeles: rebuilding after disaster

As Los Angeles continues to recover from the devastating wildfires of recent years, a growing number of homeowners are turning to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a practical and strategic first step in the rebuilding process.

Policy & Permitting

Newsom signs SB 543, making ADU reforms law in California

Governor Gavin Newsom formally signed Senate Bill 543 into law on October 10, 2025, giving the state’s ADU and Junior ADU reforms legal force. The law codifies key rules from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), such as requiring local governments to conduct an initial review of ADU and JADU permit applications...

Demographic & Market Trends

Gen Z's lifestyle shift is reshaping the U.S. housing market

As housing prices soar and mortgage rates remain high, Generation Z is rethinking what “settling down” means. Rather than rushing into traditional homes, many are leaning toward renting, co-ownership, or smaller, more flexible units.

Cost, ROI & Financing

Fannie Mae now allows ADU rental income to help buyers qualify for mortgages

Fannie Mae has introduced a major policy change that could reshape housing affordability in the U.S. Homeowners and buyers can now use rental income from an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to help qualify for a mortgage — a move designed to expand access to credit and encourage ADU construction nationwide.

Community & Housing Impact

San Diego issues thousands of housing permits, but supply still trails demand

Even as San Diego approves thousands of new homes, the city’s housing supply continues to lag behind its growing population. According to the City of San Diego’s 2025 Annual Report on Homes, released in late September 2025, the city permitted 8,782 new homes...

Policy & Permitting

AB 1033 opens the door to selling ADUs in San Diego

California’s push to expand housing options took a major step in October 2023, when Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1033 into law in Sacramento. The bill gave cities the authority to let accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be sold separately from the main home, treating them like condominiums.

Policy & Permitting

California’s SB 79: Linking housing growth to transit access

enate Bill 79 (SB 79), authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, is designed to make it easier to build affordable and mixed-use housing near major transit stops — a policy known as “transit-oriented development”...

Policy & Permitting

SB 543 could streamline ADU construction across California

A new bill, SB 543, introduced by Senator Jerry McNerney, aims to make building both ADUs and junior ADUs (JADUs) simpler and more consistent statewide...

Policy & Permitting

Could SB 48 be Florida’s next move on ADUs—after SB 184 fell short?

Florida lawmakers are once again turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a way to expand affordable housing options. A new proposal, Senate Bill 48 (2026), filed by Senator Don Gaetz...

Community & Housing Impact

Clairemont housing plan proposes 17,000 new units while preserving neighborhood character

San Diego is facing a housing shortage of more than 100,000 units citywide, and one of the largest community-focused efforts to address it is happening in Clairemont...

Community & Housing Impact

Koreatown parking spaces transformed into ADUs

In Koreatown—a neighborhood already known for dense housing and scarce parking—landlords are beginning to replace tenant parking spaces with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)...

Policy & Permitting

San Diego’s 2025 ADU shake-up: what homeowners need to know

San Diego’s approach to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is undergoing a major shift. This year brought proposed cuts to the ADU Bonus Program, scrutiny from state housing officials...

Cost, ROI & Financing

ADU financing bill takes center stage: What San Diego residents and housing advocates need to know

A new bipartisan bill introduced on July 21, 2025, could make it significantly easier for San Diegans, and homeowners across the country, to finance Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)...

Design, Build & Construction Trends

Building smarter: How prefabs and SIPs are reshaping housing

In San Diego and across California, where housing demand outpaces supply and buildable land is limited, innovation is taking root in unexpected places—including residential backyards...

Community & Housing Impact

San Diego faces scrutiny from state over ADU program rollbacks

The state of California is putting pressure on San Diego to reconsider proposed changes to its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program. In a letter sent June 27th to...

Urban Infill & Land Use

How San Diego is making room for more housing—one small lot at a time

San Diego is running out of room to grow—literally. With the city’s developable land nearly built out and housing prices rising faster than income, planners are shifting focus inward...

Policy & Permitting

San Diego scales back ADU incentives: What you need to know

In a closely watched vote on Monday night, the San Diego City Council approved a set of new restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), capping off months of debate over how to balance...

Cost, ROI & Financing

Here's what building an ADU in San Diego will really cost, and what you might get back

So what does it really cost to build an ADU in San Diego in 2025, and what kind of return can you expect? ADU construction costs vary depending on size, layout...

Demographic & Market Trends

Backyard Boom: Who's building ADUs in San Diego and why

Across San Diego, backyards, side yards, garages, and sheds are being transformed into Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These small, flexible structures are...

Policy & Permitting

New ADU amendments and what they could mean for San Diego

While ADUs are still a common-sense solution to our critical housing needs, the city of San Diego is considering significant changes to its ADU policies. In response to community feedback...

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Florida Senate unanimously approves bill to expand ADUs as affordable housing tool

San Diego housing permits nearly double in 2025 as supply gaps remain

First-time homebuyers are older than ever as housing affordability tightens

California reexamines single-stair housing as part of broader affordability push

California housing prices continue to outpace supply, worsening affordability crisis

San Diego County moves forward on allowing ADUs to be sold as condos — but rural concerns loom

Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act promises housing boost — What it means for ADUs

Florida housing markets cool — What it means for ADUs & affordable supply

Newsom to create 209 affordable homes on underused state land in Riverside

Dublin ADU update 2025: New rules align with California housing laws

How economic barriers and land restrictions deepen the housing divide in 2025

How tariffs on lumber and furniture continue to drive up homebuilding costs in 2025

Napa County approves sweeping fee hikes for hotels and large homes to fund affordable housing (ADUs)

LA launches infill housing initiative: 12 city lots to be made available for development

Wildfire recovery spurs ADU permits in Los Angeles: rebuilding after disaster

Newsom signs SB 543, making ADU reforms law in California

Gen Z's lifestyle shift is reshaping the U.S. housing market

Fannie Mae now allows ADU rental income to help buyers qualify for mortgages

San Diego issues thousands of housing permits, but supply still trails demand

AB 1033 opens the door to selling ADUs in San Diego

California’s SB 79: Linking housing growth to transit access

SB 543 could streamline ADU construction across California

Could SB 48 be Florida’s next move on ADUs—after SB 184 fell short?

Clairemont housing plan proposes 17,000 new units while preserving neighborhood character

Koreatown parking spaces transformed into ADUs

San Diego’s 2025 ADU shake-up: what homeowners need to know

ADU financing bill takes center stage: What San Diego residents and housing advocates need to know

Building smarter: How prefabs and SIPs are reshaping housing

San Diego faces scrutiny from state over ADU program rollbacks

How San Diego is making room for more housing—one small lot at a time

San Diego scales back ADU incentives: What you need to know

Here's what building an ADU in San Diego will really cost, and what you might get back

Backyard Boom: Who's building ADUs in San Diego and why

New ADU amendments and what they could mean for San Diego

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