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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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