With the gro wing housing crunch in Hawaii, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of homeowners are building additional residences onto their properties. Renting out an ADU is a recurring theme in Oahu, allowing owners to earn capitalize on the market. You see, although ADUs are traditionally between 400 square foot and 800 square foot, they can […]
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Retirement Downsizing in Place with an Accessible ADU
Many seniors are seriously conflicted about the choice to downsize into a smaller, more manageable and affordable house or stay with the family home to pass it on to the children who grew up there. There is an inherent conflict between practicality and sentimentality, especially as you start to slow down and getting around the […]
5 Tips for Building an Energy Efficient ADU
If you’re thinking abo ut or already planning to build an ADU on your property, it’s important to remember that the cost of construction is only the beginning. The ADU will connect to your property’s water, power, and possibly gas hookups. Whoever lives there will add to your utility bills as if they were living […]
5 Decisions to Make Before Starting Your ADU Construction
If you want a source of passive income and to do a community service at the same time, a rare opportunity to be sure, there’s no better option than constructing an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) on your property. This is Honolulu’s best answer to the increasingly pressing crunch for affordable housing and while there are […]
Why Are ADUs So Important in Hawaii?
Housing affordability has long been an issue on Oahu. The challenge remains, according to the 2017 Housing Affordability Table compiled by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. According to the table, urban Honolulu is the 54th largest metro area in the country but has the most expensive single-family homes. Honolulu Leads Top 100 Cities […]