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Overview of Multifamily ADUs - Whitepaper

Overview of Multifamily ADUs - Whitepaper

ADUs unlock housing affordability in high-demand markets.

Recovering from the Flames: How to Rebuild After LA's Wildfires

Recovering from the Flames: How to Rebuild After LA's Wildfires

Together we can support affected individuals, families, and communities as they recover and rebuild stronger, more resilient homes.

SB 1211 is signed into law, a win for CA housing inventory

SB 1211 is signed into law, a win for CA housing inventory

This new legislation will unlock many benefits for developers.

Ride along on an ADU delivery

Ride along on an ADU delivery

Roadtrip with our team as we bring an ADU home.

Why prefab construction just makes sense

Why prefab construction just makes sense

A breakdown of manufactured vs stickbuilt homes.

Ride Along on a Feasibility Site Visit

Ride Along on a Feasibility Site Visit

A close up of Villa's feasibility diligence.

How SB 684 Will Unlock Small Community Development in California*

How SB 684 Will Unlock Small Community Development in California*

This new legislation will unlock many benefits for developers.

Introducing the Wheelchair-Friendly Comfort Series

Introducing the Wheelchair-Friendly Comfort Series

Future-proof your home with Villa.

How CA SB 1211 Will Help California Create More Housing

How CA SB 1211 Will Help California Create More Housing

If you're a multifamily property owner or small landlord you'll want to know about this.

Villa Field Notes: A new home takes flight via crane to its final foundation in a Santa Cruz neighborhood

Villa Field Notes: A new home takes flight via crane to its final foundation in a Santa Cruz neighborhood

It's a sight to see.

How Congress can help the private sector reduce housing costs

How Congress can help the private sector reduce housing costs

We talk about the steel elephant in the room.

How Villa Helps Multifamily Property Owners Drive Yield from Unused Land

How Villa Helps Multifamily Property Owners Drive Yield from Unused Land

New CA laws make it easier than ever for multifamily operators to add premium rental ADUs.

Series: Understanding the Housing Crisis | Part 2

Series: Understanding the Housing Crisis | Part 2

The path forward is prefab construction in infill locations.

Series: Understanding the Housing Crisis | Part 3

Series: Understanding the Housing Crisis | Part 3

Four things required for prefab housing to win by 2030

Series: Understanding the Housing Crisis | Part 1

Series: Understanding the Housing Crisis | Part 1

How we got here (hint: supply/demand issues).

Visionary ADU Investing: Q&A With Preston Rutherford

Visionary ADU Investing: Q&A With Preston Rutherford

Boost ROI for your multifamily property with premium rental ADUs.

ADU Aid Programs Across the U.S.

ADU Aid Programs Across the U.S.

Need incentives to build an ADU? You need to read this

Retiring in Comfort and Style

Retiring in Comfort and Style

All the comforts of home nestled into a smaller footprint make this Berkeley ADU just right for retirement.

Villa's Revolutionary Design Studio Is Here!

Villa's Revolutionary Design Studio Is Here!

Watch your ADU change with your design choices in real time

ADUs Offer Energy-Efficient Home Design

ADUs Offer Energy-Efficient Home Design

With compact footprints and energy saving features, ADUs are making an eco impact.

Top ADU Financing Options

Top ADU Financing Options

How to pay for your in-law unit without breaking the bank

3 Benefits of an ADU in Retirement

3 Benefits of an ADU in Retirement

Earn more income and create a legacy with a second home

Want to Increase Home Value? Consider These ADU Ideas

Want to Increase Home Value? Consider These ADU Ideas

Popular ways to boost property value with an ADU.

Half of ADU owners have generated rental income from their investment

Half of ADU owners have generated rental income from their investment

The numbers behind the ADU impact on generating income and more.

Backyard Homes Help Transitioning Families

Backyard Homes Help Transitioning Families

Villa's ADUs are built with flexibility in mind.

ADU vs Traditional Home Addition: Which is right for you?

ADU vs Traditional Home Addition: Which is right for you?

ADU vs. Addition: Which is right for your home?

It's Never Been More Affordable to Build an ADU—Here's Why

It's Never Been More Affordable to Build an ADU—Here's Why

An overview of the reduced fees you can take advantage of now

Building Villa’s Future Together

Building Villa’s Future Together

Villa Homes welcomes a new CEO with big plans for growth

New California ADU Laws Explained

New California ADU Laws Explained

New legislation is making it easier than ever to build an ADU in California.

'ADUs Ruin Neighborhoods!' and Other Myths

'ADUs Ruin Neighborhoods!' and Other Myths

Opponents of backyard homes are loud. But are they right?

Come Visit our East Bay Model Home

Come Visit our East Bay Model Home

Visit our new East Bay model ADU home in Alamo, CA.

7 California Cities With Super Fast ADU Permitting

7 California Cities With Super Fast ADU Permitting

Looking to build quickly? Look here first

Get your Villa ADU fast in San Jose, California

Get your Villa ADU fast in San Jose, California

Check out Villa's pre-approved plans for easy permitting

ADUs and Property Taxes: What You Need to Know

ADUs and Property Taxes: What You Need to Know

How much will your taxes increase with a backyard home? Spoiler alert: not much.

How Long Does It Take to Build an ADU?

How Long Does It Take to Build an ADU?

Our ADU build timeline from contract to keys!

Choosing the Best ADU Builder: 6 Important Considerations

Choosing the Best ADU Builder: 6 Important Considerations

Keep these factors in mind as you plan your building project

3 Big Myths About HUD vs. HCD Building Standards

3 Big Myths About HUD vs. HCD Building Standards

Learn the truths about the codes ensuring quality construction for manufactured homes

How to Measure ADU Rental Income Potential

How to Measure ADU Rental Income Potential

We explain how to weigh costs against cash flow for a new backyard home

Mom Has a Heartfelt Homecoming

Mom Has a Heartfelt Homecoming

With an ADU you can make space for aging in place.

Exceptional Opportunities for Multifamily Investors

Exceptional Opportunities for Multifamily Investors

Villa's high-quality homes plus a favorable market point to profits ahead.

An Oakland ADU Offers Diverse Options

An Oakland ADU Offers Diverse Options

See how one homeowner increased income and possibilities by building a backyard guesthouse

A Priceless Escape for Parents

A Priceless Escape for Parents

This backyard home gives a couple from India sunlight, space, and safety.

Yes, You Can Customize Your Prefab ADU

Yes, You Can Customize Your Prefab ADU

Tailor your ADU design to your taste with a range of designer-curated options.

Prefab vs. Stick-Built ADUs: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Prefab vs. Stick-Built ADUs: A Side-by-Side Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of costs, housing codes, and quality

Villa Comes to San Diego

Villa Comes to San Diego

$10k off for our first 10 customers in San Diego!

Portrait of a Santa Rosa ADU: The Nortons

Portrait of a Santa Rosa ADU: The Nortons

Three generations live on one property with plenty of togetherness and privacy

The Pros and Cons of Building an ADU for Rental Income

The Pros and Cons of Building an ADU for Rental Income

Weighing ADU pros and cons can help you decide whether an on-site unit is right for you.

7 Reasons to Make Villa Your ADU Builder

7 Reasons to Make Villa Your ADU Builder

Key benefits of choosing an all-in-one builder for your ADU project.

Welcome to Villa, a place to call home

Welcome to Villa, a place to call home

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and invite you to join us.