Webinar: Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors!
Join us here to catch a recording of our webinar, Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors! We were joined by four panelists for the webinar:
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Scott Johnson, ADU Expert for Napa Sonoma ADU Center and Founder, Pocket Housing, LLC
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Kyle, a new ADU homeowner from City of Napa
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Ash & Debbie, two new ADU homeowners from unincorporated Sonoma County
Webinar: Paying for Your ADU – Learn from the Experts
We covered their financial expertise on how to reasonably pay for your ADU, including answers questions such as:
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What’s the Return on Investment (ROI) for an ADU with current interest rates what they are (in December 2022)?
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What are the financial pros and cons of building an ADU right now?
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What loans and grants can you get to pay for an ADU?
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What’s the status of the CalHFA ADU predevelopment grant from the State of California?
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Is it safe to take out a second mortgage on your house to pay for an ADU?
Webinar: Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors!
Join us here to catch a recording of our webinar, Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors! We were joined by four panelists for the webinar:
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Scott Johnson, ADU Expert for Napa Sonoma ADU Center and Founder, Pocket Housing, LLC
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Kyle, a new ADU homeowner from City of Napa
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Ash & Debbie, two new ADU homeowners from unincorporated Sonoma County
Webinar: Ask Us Anything!
We covered all kinds of topics, including:
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How are ADU projects penciling out in the current economy?
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What are ADU project cost drivers?
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Septic systems, wells, city sewer & ADUs
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Differences between traditional construction and prefab
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What to ask prefab companies when vetting them
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And more!
Interest rates are high, but ADUs are still worth considering
Although interest rates are still at a 15-year high, there are still a few really good reasons to consider building an ADU right now, despite economic uncertainty.
Webinar: Ask Us Anything! – Part 2 – Nov 2, 2023
We covered all kinds of topics, including:
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How are ADU projects penciling out in the current economy?
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What are ADU project cost drivers?
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Septic systems, wells, city sewer & ADUs
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Differences between traditional construction and prefab
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What to ask prefab companies when vetting them
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And more!
Webinar: Paying for Your ADU – Learn from the Experts
We covered their financial expertise on how to reasonably pay for your ADU, including answers questions such as:
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What’s the Return on Investment (ROI) for an ADU with current interest rates what they are (in December 2022)?
-
What are the financial pros and cons of building an ADU right now?
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What loans and grants can you get to pay for an ADU?
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What’s the status of the CalHFA ADU predevelopment grant from the State of California?
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Is it safe to take out a second mortgage on your house to pay for an ADU?
Appeal of San Francisco North Bay ‘granny flats’ grows, but challenges to build them remain
Granny flats have evolved from makeshift additions for an older relative to live out her days to stylish dwellings that could win architectural and design awards.
No longer are these units inhabited just by a certain age group either. That’s because in addition to people constructing accessory dwelling units for family, they are being built as a revenue source for their owners.
Meet our Director: Scott Johnson
We are thrilled to have Scott Johnson leading the way at Napa Sonoma ADU Center. With a strong commitment to affordable housing and sustainable development, Scott has a proven track record of assisting homeowners in building and developing ADUs.