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backyard home: Quantity of Leads Way Down. Quality of Clients Way Up! - 12/22/22 11:26 AM

Quantity of Leads Way Down. Quality of Clients Way Up!

Placing my Broker’s hat upon my head please allow me to share my humble insights.

About mid 2022 I was beginning to feel a bit anxious. It was in the air. As interest rates, inflation and the threat of recession began to increase along with the residue of the COVID COP OUT (Sorry but after almost 3 years I’m over it) still looming over our heads we were beginning to see folks starting to ease off the throttle be they buyers or sellers.

Thankfully, it hasn’t been an abrupt ‘08ish type of nose dive; … (6 comments)

backyard home: ADU $40,000 CAL HFA Grant Available - 06/05/22 08:18 AM

ADU $40,000 CAL HFA Grant AvailableIf You live in California and thinking about adding a Backyard Home (ADU) to your property you won't want to miss monthly ZOOM meeting on Wednesday, June 8th from 12-1pm PDST. Danny Fitzpatrick, National Renovation Sales Manager for Guild Mortgage will be the featured guest on our monthly ZOOM ADU/QA: How Long Does It Take From Start to Finish?
Learn everything you need to know about how this limited grant program can help you pay for your ADU project. Click here to register for this free ZOOM event brought to you by CREST BACKYARD HOMES.
… (2 comments)

backyard home: ADU News You Can Use: Do It Yourself? Or Hire An Experienced Team? - 10/03/21 10:14 AM

ADU News You Can Use
Do It Yourself? Or Hire An Experienced Team?We all know our limitations and when it's time to call in the experts. Even as a general contractor I'm the first to realize that, while I'm responsible for all the experts, sub contractors, architects, engineers and tradesmen on any/all contracts I enter into, never would I venture into areas that I'm not experienced in.
However, there are those that do have the trade skills and experience to take on the myriad tasks involved in a construction project and for those that do I have the utmost respect. But for … (9 comments)

backyard home: Using Your Reverse Mortgage To Add An ADU To Your Property - 09/26/21 11:22 AM

Using Your Reverse Mortgage To Add An ADU To Your Property
Please join us on Monday September 26th for the first of our 11 part ADU webinar series on Using Your Reverse Mortgage to add an ADU to your property. This pre recorded series is broken down into eleven fast paced 20 minute segments and is loaded with tons of information and knowledge. The schedule for these segments is on this link along with all the information you will need to log on.
Learn how you can increase value and income on the very earth you own beneath your feet. Please feel free to share this … (6 comments)

backyard home: San Diego Now Allows Tiny Homes and Park Models as ADUs - 08/29/21 08:47 PM

San Diego Now Allows Tiny Homes and Park Models as ADUs
The ADU landscape has changed in a big way. This is great news for property/homeowners and investors with small lots with limited space in some ways. The City of San Diego has recently passed an ordinance that allows Tiny Homes and Park Models to be installed as ADUs. All the San Diego jurisdictions are allowed to install them as well under special circumstances. But this is the tip of the iceberg. Jurisdictions Statewide, including the City of Los Angeles are also allowing them as well. It looks to be only a matter … (9 comments)

backyard home: This Is Not What I Signed Up For Nor What I Believe In - 06/08/21 09:44 AM

This is not what I signed up for nor what I believe in. Yes, I've been in the affordable housing arena for over 3 decades and have worked with thousands of seniors and entry level homeowners that are looking for lower cost living solutions. One of those is to assist people who have the appropriate size lots to put an Accessory Dwelling Unit on their property.
But just for the record what you see in this link is not what I stand for in any way, shape or form. This is pushing the envelope beyond the pale and is the beginning … (29 comments)

backyard home: FORBES Magazine & CREST “BACKYARD” Homes On ADA Accessible ADU’S - 05/11/21 04:40 PM

FORBES Magazine & CREST “BACKYARD” Homes
On ADA Accessible ADU’S

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Forbes Magazine about ADA compliant Accessory Dwelling Units. At 75 years old and getting younger by the day this is naturally a very interesting and important topic that won't be going away anytime soon.

There have been 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 for the past 10 years and another 10,000 a day for the next 10. Stepping on the heels of the Baby Boom Generation is the coming Mellineal Boom with another 80 or so million. This is a staggering 150 million people that will … (26 comments)

backyard home: What You Need To Know About Permitting & Installing A HUD MFG "ADU" - 02/21/21 04:13 PM

What You Need To Know About Permitting & Installing A
"HUD MFG ADU”

We all have myriad choices in today's fast growing and vastly expanding universe of options, architectural styles, sizes and prices that we can invest in an Accessory Dwelling Unit aka “BACKYARD HOME”.
As a general and manufactured home contractor, manufactured home dealer and real estate broker, developer and investor we cover the full array of choices depending on the circumstances. We can and do offer anything our client desires

Take a few moments to enjoy our CREST 'BACKYARD' HOME Project of the Month
Sure you can go very high end and design some … (6 comments)

backyard home: ADU Projects That Can Break Your Budget - 01/26/21 10:03 AM

ADU Projects That Can Break Your Budget
Let there be no doubt, ADU fever is everywhere and growing curiosity looms by the day across the Nation. Some States like California and Oregon are aggressively passing laws that make it easier to add a BACKYARD HOME to your property while others remain in limbo still trying to wrap their arms around what appears to be the construction Zeitgeist of this new era.
Please take a few moments to click on the link above and find out what your alternatives are and how they might impact your budget and influence your buying decision.
However, be … (25 comments)

backyard home: Hud Manufactured 'BACKYARD HOMES' aka "ADU" and Their Benefits - 01/20/21 09:46 AM

Hud Manufactured 'BACKYARD HOMES' aka "ADU" and Their Benefits
CALL TO ACTION: Join us for the 2ND ANNUAL ADU EXPO – VIRTUAL & FREE. January 23, 2021 | 9 AM
If you haven registered yet you still have time. We'd love to have you join us. This event is sponsored by the ADU COALITION of San Diego.
A VITAL RESOURCE
For Homeowners. Professionals. Policymakers
The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Coalition is a diverse group of industry experts working collaboratively to provide accurate and timely information to homeowners, policymakers, architects, builders, lenders, and other professionals seeking to build second units on single family lots.
It was formed in 2017 under … (18 comments)

backyard home: Join Us For The 2nd Annual ADU EXPO – FREE - 01/11/21 07:48 PM

Join us for the 2nd annual ADU Expo-FREE
SAT, January 23, 2021, 9 am Virtual Conference & ExpoLearn about ADUs from the professionals. How property/homeowners, families and investors can plan, design, finance and build their ADU. What Are The Benefits of HUD Manufactured BACKYARD HOMES? HUD Manufactured BACKYARD HOMES are an affordable type of home to offer in California because they do not require paying for land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators. HUD Manufactured BACKYARD HOMES can provide a source of income for homeowners. HUD Manufactured BACKYARD HOMES are built with cost-effective wood frame construction, which is significantly less costly than homes built on site … (11 comments)

backyard home: Accessory Dwelling Units aka BACKYARD HOMES for DUMMYS - 11/20/20 09:20 PM

Accessory Dwelling Units aka
BACKYARD HOMES for DUMMYS
A 17 minute view of the BACKYARD HOME Movement

The ADU industy is alive and well in San Diego and getting better by the day. A record number of ADU permits continue to be pulled in San Diego everyday inspite of the COVID crisis. Who would have ever thought that in such times of peril this cottage industry (pun intended) would quickly become a major growth industry?

Pleaese take the next 17 minutes to learn how you, your parents or children and your clients both past, present and future can realize additional revenue streams on the very … (13 comments)

backyard home: A Seniors Guide To Building A Modular "ADU" - 10/20/20 10:33 AM

A Seniors Guide To Building A Modular "ADU"
By now just about anyone who can fog a mirror in the real estate, construction and factory built housing industry knows what an ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT aka "ADU" is.
This 11 part Webinar Series dives a little more into the weeds by providing information about how qualified Senior Citizens can now afford to add a BACKYARD HOME to thier property without having to take any moeny out of their pocket, savings or investment accounts by using the equity you have have in your home.

Please take the opportunity to downlosd this FREE step by step webinar series and … (3 comments)

backyard home: How To Finance Your ADU With A "HECM" Reverse Mortgage. - 07/08/20 08:07 AM

How To Finance Your ADU With A "HECM" Reverse Mortgage.
We speak with senior homeowners everyday who would love to add a 'BACKYARD HOME' to their property but just don't have the money to do it and don't want to dig into their savings or retirement. However, they may have enough equity in their home.

Starting in July we will be posting a 11 part webinar series digging into all aspects of using the very earth you own beneath your feet by adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your property without having to take any money out of … (6 comments)

backyard home: BACKYARD HOME aka ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) - 02/11/20 08:08 AM

BACKYARD HOME aka ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU)Six new ADU laws were enacted on January 1, 2020. On Saturday February 22nd from 12-5 Senator Bob Wieckowski, the architect behind the ADU movement will be in San Diego to discuss these new laws in detail. All property/homeowners now have the right to realize additional opportunities on the dirt they own beneath their feet.

If you've been thinking about adding a BACKYARD HOME to your property you won't want to miss this event. In addition to Senator Wieckowski, Greg Nickless, Senior Housing Analyst with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be … (6 comments)

backyard home: San Diego Real Estate Broker Specializes In BACKYARD HOME Properties - 06/22/19 05:16 PM

San Diego Real Estate Broker
Specializes
In BACKYARD HOME Properties

Granny flat? Backyard Home? Garage Apartment? Pool Cabana? Would you like to find a property that already has an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) aka GRANNY FLAT on it? Or are you looking for a property you could build one on?

Well, look no further. There is now a San Diego based real estate broker that can peel back all the layers on the onion in one felt swoop. TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments, also a licensed General & Manufactured Home Contractor, Manufactured Home Dealer, Developer, Property Management and Investment company headquartered in Leucadia and Vista. TAG … (8 comments)

backyard home: Accessory Dwelling Unit Forum & Panel Discussion. Are ADU's For You? - 06/04/19 11:21 AM

Accessory Dwelling Unit Forum & Panel Discussion.
Are ADU's For You?

ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS IN SDCIA HISTORY! More and more homeowners are finding creative ways to earn extra money using the space they already own. The opportunity to utilize extra space in your own yard may sound too good to be true but is possible with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). If you have thought about having a private place for visitors to stay or even generating extra income, then building an additional structure or converting a garage into living space may be ideal.Get answers to all your questions … (12 comments)

backyard home: ADU Forum & Panel Discussion. Are ADU's for You - 05/13/19 11:38 AM

ADU Forum & Panel Discussion.
Are ADU's for You?

Join us for what may be the most important event for San Diegans yet. Learn straight from the sources about the existing legislation that was enacted in January, 2017 and as many as nine new laws slated to be enacted this year. It's not if but when all the jurisdictions in the State of California will have to comply by introducing their own ADU ordinances that will have to comply with the State Mandate or face costly and time consuming lawsuits at taxpayer expense.

REGISTER TODAY as seating is limited
and we anticipate a … (11 comments)

backyard home: Accessory Dwelling Units Are Not A Back It In and Hook It Up procedure - 05/12/19 08:24 AM

Accessory Dwelling Units Are Not A
Back It Up and Plug It In procedure

Accessory Dwelling Units Are Not A Back It Up and Plug It In Procedure. Inexpensive? Fast? Easy? In a word, NO! Adding a 500sf BACKYARD HOME to your property can be
every bit as complicated, time consuming and costly, relatively speaking, as building a 5000sf home.

Smaller is not always cheaper in construction. Contractors, as in almost any business, have to deal with economies of scale.

How much time will it take a contractor to wallow through the permit process for a 500sf ADU? Probably just about as long … (12 comments)

backyard home: BACKYARD HOME anyone? - 03/10/19 04:05 PM

BACKYARD HOME anyone? The city of Encinitas continues to lead the field when it comes to embracing and implementing the latest California laws on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). It's been somewhat of a challenge for most of the San Diego Jurisdictions to come to terms with. However, Encinitas has gone far beyond the pale.
They have actually launched what they proudly call their PRADU Program and waived all their permits including the grading permit. Additionally, there will be no school fees for any ADU under 500sf. This greatly reduces the … (7 comments)

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