Families Build Tiny Homes for Aging Parents as Nursing Home Costs Rise
People | September 30, 2026
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They couldn't afford nursing homes for their parents. They built them a tiny home instead.
Business Insider | September 27, 2026
Lenders Warm Up, Lawmakers Step In: Modular Construction Picks Up In SoCal
BISNOW | September 1, 2026
Why homes once banished to trailer parks are filling the suburbs
Washington Post | August 19, 2026
These 4 homeowners built tiny homes in their yards to be better caregivers for their loved ones
Business Insider | August 16, 2026
Record San Diego home prices fuel push for more granny flats
NBC 7 San Diego | August 1, 2026
Prefab housing builders seek to show their stuff in L.A. fire recovery
LA Times | July 7, 2026
Custom vs. semi-custom homes: Costs, timelines and tradeoffs
Homes.com | July 7, 2026
Moving Back Home Used to Be a Sign of Failure. Now It Shows Financial Savvy.
Wall Street Journal | July 4, 2026
HUD aims to help multi-story manufactured housing go vertical
Housing Wire | June 18, 2026
Putting New Housing Construction Technology Into Action
HUD USER | June 11, 2026
Beyond trailer parks: Modular housing can boost affordability
Pacific Research Institute | May 6, 2026
America's twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
Fortune | May 3, 2026
Congress is finally tackling the housing crisis. What will it mean for California?
San Francisco Chronicle | April 23, 2026
The Solution to the Housing Crisis That Nobody Has Fixed Yet
Realtor.com | April 7, 2026
How to Renovate Your Home with Your Future in Mind
New American Funding | March 30, 2026
9 Takeaways From the 2026 National Housing Supply Summit
Builder | March 20, 2026
100 Top Startups to Watch in 2026
Startup Savant | March 11, 2026
Across the country, architects, designers, and organizers deliver affordable housing in response to climate change-induced natural disasters
The Architect's Newspaper | February 24, 2026
Factory Built Efficiency with Sean Roberts
The Real Estate Espresso Podcast | February 15, 2026
Villa Delivers First Homes to Acacia Village, Marking a Milestone for Offsite Homebuilding
AP News | February 12, 2026
California's Acacia Village tests offsite infill's feasibility advantage
Housing Wire | February 11, 2026
One year later, insurance hurdles and red tape slow Los Angeles wildfire recovery
Housing Wire | January 15, 2026
'Something big' just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not
Fortune | January 12, 2026
Americans missed out on a 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance to buy a house—the 3 shifts it would take to make housing affordable are 'very unlikely'
Fortune | January 7, 2026
Can Factory-Built Homes Fix the Housing Crisis? Lawmakers Think So—Builders Are Split
Realtor.com | December 7, 2025
Denver Housing Authority sees increase in ADU assistance program
CBS News | November 26, 2025
In L.A.'s fire zone, factory-built houses are meeting the moment
Fast Company | November 24, 2025
How to Get Tiny House Financing
U.S. News | November 19, 2025
What's a 'pre-fab' house, and could they work in Altadena? This open house aims to educate
San Gabriel Valley Tribune | November 12, 2025
cityLAB-UCLA showcases prefab housing options and publishes guide to speed wildfire recovery in Altadena
UCLA | November 6, 2025
Forget wedding registries — many newlyweds would rather you help pay their mortgage
Business Insider | November 4, 2025
Modular Homebuilding Expands Nationwide as Builders Embrace Speed and Scale
Construction Owners | October 28, 2025
Modular Home Construction Gains Ground as Homebuilders Seek Speed, Scale, and Savings
Realtor.com | October 24, 2025
Starter Homes Are Disappearing—Are Modular and Manufactured Houses the Answer?
Realtor.com | October 23, 2025
Modular Housing Added to Denver Housing Authority ADU Program
Denver Housing Authority | October 22, 2025
Backyard tiny homes are becoming the ultimate workaround for a broken housing market
Business Insider | October 14, 2025
ADUs to the Rescue: Villa's Sean Roberts on Offsite Construction & Industrialized Construction
Housing Insiders | October 13, 2025
A couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard to afford living in California. It has its pros and cons.
Business Insider | September 26, 2025
Look out for a boom in the 'Toyota Camry of housing' that could make starter homes cheaper
Business Insider | August 8, 2025
Congress Moves to Cut Costs of Manufactured Homes By Up to $10,000
NewsBreak | August 8, 2025
Cutting five words from this law could make houses cheaper
Vox | July 21, 2025
Liccardo co-sponsors bill to make it easier to finance ADUs
Palo Alto Daily Post | July 21, 2025
The Push to Make Tiny Homes in Backyards Easier to Finance
Wall Street Journal | July 18, 2025
Villa Raises $40M to Fast-Track Construction of Attainable Housing
News Wire | April 29, 2025
PG&E is delaying ADU construction in California, builders and homeowners say
San Francisco Chronicle | March 31, 2025
Multifamily Property for Sale: How To Buy a Multigenerational Home
Realtor.com | March 17, 2025
Here's another estimate of the financial losses from the LA wildfires
Housing Wire | January 30, 2025
'If you're a Realtor, you can't be a NIMBY': Joe Rand on affordability
Inman | January 27, 2025
Experts say Los Angeles rental prices will 'inevitably' spike post-wildfires
Fortune | January 11, 2025
Tiny homes, big improvements: 3 people share why they love living in ADUs
Business Insider | January 9, 2025
Living Small, Saving Big: What to Consider Before Buying a Tiny Home
New American Funding | December 25, 2024
NYC legalized tiny backyard homes and other extra dwellings. Here's how they've helped homeowners and renters across the country.
Business Insider | December 8, 2024
You Can Buy a Tiny Home at Walmart for Less Than $16,000 — Should You?
GoBanking Rates | November 29, 2024
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can give homeowners more space and a new income stream.
CNBC | November 25, 2024
The ADU Boom Has Begun. Is It Adding the Housing We Need?
Dwell | November 21, 2024
Inman unveils winners of its 2024 Best of Proptech awards
Inman | November 21, 2024
Grant Spotlight: The ADU Center
Napa Valley Community Foundation | November 14, 2024
Why Bay Area multifamily owners have embraced ADUs
The Real Deal | November 4, 2024
A California couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard when they couldn't afford to buy a traditional house
Business Insider | November 1, 2024
How an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Became Our Son's Safe Space
Autism Digest | November 1, 2024
Missing The Middle: Steps To Solve America's Housing Crisis With Sean Roberts
Real Finds Podcast | October 23, 2024
25 expert-approved storage ideas for small homes and spaces
CNN Underscored | October 21, 2024
Smart Guide to Aging in Place
AARP | October 16, 2024
Five Unanswered Questions About ADUs
Thesis Driven | October 15, 2024
Introducing the 2024 Builders Lab Cohort
Terner Labs | October 15, 2024
These snazzy homes are built in a factory, installed in backyards, and cost as little as $95,000 — take a look inside.
Business Insider | October 7, 2024
We built a $250,000 ADU for our adult son in our backyard. He gets the support he needs, and it's cheaper than finding an apartment.
Business Insider | September 6, 2024
ADUs as Condos: What Does it Mean for Homeownership?
Planetizen | August 22, 2024
Sports Gear Storage Ideas to Declutter Your Home
House Logic | August 20, 2024
10 easy DIY small space storage ideas anyone can do
Real Homes | August 6, 2024
HUD Announces New Appointments to Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | July 19, 2024
Tiny Living, Big Impact: The Evolution of ADUs as Flexible and Optimal Living Solutions
Designing Spaces | June 29, 2024
Nix the oven? A skinny fridge? Tips on designing a tiny kitchen in your ADU
LA Times | June 28, 2024
Americans who own properties can qualify for up to $15,000 to build a tiny home.
The Sun | June 19, 2024
Construction & Design Winner: Scaling a Platform for Prefab Homes
Ivory Prize | May 16, 2024
California Legislators Take Aim at Construction Fees to Boost Housing
KQED | April 16, 2024
U.S. organizations recognized for innovative solutions to the housing crisis
Ivory Innovations | April 16, 2024
Aging in Place
Ivory Innovations | March 20, 2024
Villa Debuts ADU Line Designed for Comfortable Aging
Yahoo! Finance | March 18, 2024
Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live
ProBuilder | March 13, 2024
Sean Roberts – Redesigning Homebuilding To Solve Today's Challenges
Proptech Espresso Podcast | February 28, 2024
Top 25 Ivory Prize Finalists for Innovative Solutions to the Housing Affordability Crisis
Ivory Innovations | February 21, 2024
2024 Tech100 Real Estate winners
Housing Wire | February 1, 2024
From spare room to dream home: Napa family's innovative ADU living
The Press Democrat | January 30, 2024
Solving the Housing Crisis with ADUs and Prefab Homes
Politics | January 16, 2024
Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed
Housing Wire | January 9, 2024
Modular ADU's with Sean Roberts
The Real Estate Espresso Podcast | December 31, 2023
Habitat for Humanity and Villa partner to build affordable prefab housing in Bay Area
Yahoo Finance | December 12, 2023
How to decorate a small bedroom for Christmas—5 clever ways to add a festive feel to your sleep space
Real Homes | December 8, 2023
The Benefits of Selling Your House in a Low housing Inventory Market: Higher Prices, Increased Competition, and Expert Guidance
ActiveRain | November 14, 2023
Tips and Tricks for a Safe Home Renovation
Porch | November 14, 2023
5 top ADU builders in the Bay Area
Anura | November 13, 2023
The 2023 Inman Best of Proptech Award Winners
Inman Awards | November 8, 2023
The California Prefab Builder's Website Let's you Visualize an ADU on Your Property
Dwell | November 2, 2023
Market Pulse: November 2023 Strategies
TrustEngine | November 1, 2023
61% of ADUs are built for multigenerational housing: survey
Housing Wire | October 18, 2023
Meet the Young Leaders in Pro Builder's 2023 Forty Under 40
ProBuilder | October 17, 2023
Tech-Enabled ADU Production and Distribution with Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa
TechNest | October 17, 2023
Best modular and prefab home suppliers in California
Autonomous | October 14, 2023
Creating Affordable Housing is a Priority for ADU Owners
Planetizen | October 12, 2023
Tiny homes are the Hot New Homeowner's Accessory
Wall Street Journal | October 9, 2023
Contractors Say These Simple, Cheap Tricks Make Your Home Look Way More Impressive
Bustle | October 8, 2023
Prefab ADUs could be a housing solution
Spectrum News | September 25, 2023
Millennials and Gen Z can't afford homes. Is this prefab ADU a solution?
LA Times | September 18, 2023
Prefab ADUs Offer Affordable Housing Solutions in Los Angeles
Off Plan Property Exchange | September 18, 2023
Opinion: How ADUs can alleviate the U.S. housing crisis
Housing Wire | September 14, 2023
These Budget-Friendly Tips Can Make Your Room Look Larger
U.S. News | September 1, 2023
Designers swear by these cheap things for your home on Amazon
Mic | August 28, 2023
Why is the housing market so expensive?
Bankrate | August 28, 2023
ADU issues and updates
LexBlog | August 23, 2023
These states will pay you to build a tiny home in your backyard
Business Insider | August 21, 2023
Remote and hybrid workers double down with impressive WFH setups
Worklife | August 21, 2023
How to be wealthy in retirement: Experts share the 5 best money moves to make before retiring
Yahoo! Finance | August 14, 2023
Thinking of building a tiny home in your backyard? Here are some pros and cons
Business Insider | August 7, 2023
CEO, Sean Roberts, talks about the critical role of ADUs in solving the housing shortage
New Home Insights | April 13, 2023
These snazzy homes are built in a factory, installed in backyards, and cost as little as $105,000 — take a look inside
Business Insider | February 18, 2023
A 37-year-old nonprofit exec can afford homeownership in the Bay Area only because she lives in an ADU in her mom's backyard
Business Insider | February 5, 2023
I built a 655-square-foot tiny home in the backyard of my San Diego rental property and rake in $2,500 a month renting it to a college water-polo team
Business Insider | February 1, 2023
Villa's President and Co-founder makes Forbes 30 under 30 for consumer technology!
Forbes | November 28, 2022
Bay Area backyard home solutions featuring a Villa homeowner in San Jose
ABC7 News | February 11, 2022