granny flat: ADU Crest Homes Joins Forces With COAT Design Remodel of Solana Beach
- 08/27/24 06:30 PM
ADU Crest Homes Join Forces With COAT Design Remodel of Solana BeachAs the age ole adage goes, "The Only Constant In Life Is Change". And now at the ripe young age of 79 I am proud to announce that as of January 1st, 2025 CREST BACKYARD HOMES will be joining forces with my son Chad Arendsen, CEO of COAT DESIGN REMODEL.
My daughter, Janeene Lovell, has been the power behind the throne of ON THE LEVEL General Contractors Inc. dba CREST HOMES since graduating from college in 1994. Chad and Janeene will join forces to make way for a seamless transition. Together they … (10 comments)
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granny flat: ADU'S: A Solution for Multi-Generational Living
- 08/27/24 08:48 AM
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granny flat: Manufactured Homes As "ADUs"
- 03/26/23 10:01 AM
Manufactured Homes As "ADUs"
"Manufactured Homes have been around for decades, and have evolved with the times. They are banned in some jurisdictions from being an ADU due to legacy zoning codes. But, where they are allowed to be built and installed as ADUs, they offer an affordable and streamlined way to add one to a property. All of California allows for HUD manufactured homes as ADUs. Many if not most are jumping on board as well."
"Join us to hear from one of the top teams in building manufactured homes as ADUs, Crest Backyard Homes based in the San Diego region, as they provide … (14 comments)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: 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.
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: Why "ADU MAGAZINE" Loves CREST BACKYARD HOMES
- 07/29/21 09:36 PM
Why "ADU Magazine" Loves
CREST BACKYARD HOMES
We were honored to have been selected as a feature article for ADU Magazine. There is definitely an ever increasing interest and demand for
BACKYARD HOMES and it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In fact statistics show that even in light of all the COVID concerns, permits for them are doubling and tripling throughout the State and spreading like a wind fanned fire throughout most of the Country.
With the lack of adequate land availability, let alone the high premiums developers have to pay for the dirt, coupled with stifling if not prohibitive developmental and … (8 comments)
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granny flat: San Diego Realtors Learn What Is and Isn't A Factory Built ADU
- 06/26/21 02:30 PM
San Diego Realtors Learn What Is and Isn't A Factory Built ADU
Since the rollout of the State of California's new ADU laws in 2017 there have been myriad approaches as to what really constitutes a Factory Built Accessory Dwelling Unit. CREST BACKYARD HOMES would like to help set the record straight by sharing a recent ZOOM presentation they were invited to participate in by the North San Diego Association of Realtors (NSDAR).
This very informative presentation is a fast paced 1 hour overview covering the definition of a HUD Manufactured and/or Modular, Factory Built ADU vs a Park Model and Tiny Home On … (14 comments)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: CREST 'BACKYARD' HOMES Welcomes Lenska Bracknell To Our Growing Team!
- 03/21/21 03:23 PM
CREST 'BACKYARD' HOMES Welcomes
Lenska Bracknell To Our Growing Team!
As the ole saying goes "All Good Things Take Time". I've known Lenska, also an Active Rain member, since the '08 real estate meltdown and recession. During that time I had the privilege of getting to know her not only as a real estate broker and investor but as a great friend.
I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know her at some of her monthly Real Estate Rehab Field trips for newbie investors looking to get into the Fix and Flip biz. I was extremely impressed with her depth of … (3 comments)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: ADU 4U? First Official HUD Manufactured ADU Installed in San Diego
- 01/12/21 03:05 PM
ADU 4U?
First Official HUD Manufactured ADU Installed in San Diego
THE LEUCADIAN: 12x36, 432sf, 1bd/1bth Silvercrest HUD Manufactured ADU
We're receiving several requests for examples of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) aka BACKYARD HOMES.
We will be featuring ongoing videos, photos and virtual tours of our projects for AR members who are interested in this fast moving business. Also should anyone have any questions, information or contributions please don't hesitate to share them on this or any other posts past, present and future.
You can also post them to our ADU 4U? Group link as well. There's a plethora of knowledge and information out there … (4 comments)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: Thank You Active Rain For Indulging My Blunder In Yesterday's Zoomeet!
- 01/06/21 10:59 AM
Thank You Active Rain For Indulging My Blunder In Yesterday's Zoomeet!
What a raucous but absolute blast and such a great way to start the New Year. Finally after a dozen plus years of communicating through our words and pics a real opportunity to get to know some of the personalities on Active Rain.
I love the whole concept of virtual confab. Especially given our present circumstances. Up close and personal eyeball to eyeball is always preferable, however we must take what we can get during these unprecedented times.
Thank you all for indulging me yesterday. It was a real honor and an absolute … (26 comments)
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granny flat: 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)
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granny flat: 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)
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ADU Crest Homes Join Forces With COAT Design Remodel of Solana BeachAs the age ole adage goes, "The Only Constant In Life Is Change". And now at the ripe young age of 79 I am proud to announce that as of January 1st, 2025 CREST BACKYARD HOMES will be joining forces with my son Chad Arendsen, CEO of COAT DESIGN REMODEL.
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