granny flat: 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)

granny flat: 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)

granny flat: Oceanside Accessory Dwelling Unit Video A Huge Success - 05/26/19 12:49 PM
Oceanside Accessory Dwelling Unit Video A Huge Success
Oceanside Accessory Dwelling Unit Video A Huge Success and leading the field for the new California State Mandate. 
As the months roll by many more jurisdictions are beginning to wrap their arms around myriad Senate and Assembly bills now requiring them to tailor standards and implement ordnance's   that make it much easier for property/homeowners to add a BACKYARD HOME to their property.
However, many residents and citizens of cities and counties still continue to covet the NIMBY
mentality and swim against the tide that will eventually have its way. So many times we hear residents spew negative … (10 comments)

granny flat: 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)

granny flat: 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)

granny flat: 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)

granny flat: CREST 'BACKYARD' HOMES. Alive And Well In 2019! - 01/04/19 05:10 PM
CREST 'BACKYARD' HOMES.  
Alive And Well In 2019! 
 
Happy New Year Everyone. Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New Years Eve. Now it's time to hit the ground running. I always look forward to the new year and love a fresh start and all the new and exiting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
We've come a long way in the 'BACKYARD' HOME biz since 2016 when the Senate and Assembly Bills were first passed in  Cali.;  Albeit we've been in the Small Home Biz for over three decades. Small home construction be it ground up design build or factory built is our forte. We are … (17 comments)

granny flat: Fathers Day! Why Not Make This The Best Ever With A Dad Pad? - 06/17/18 11:31 AM
Fathers Day!
Why Not Make This The Best Ever With A Dad Pad?
To many this may be a rather tall order and slightly out of the realm of reality. But I'll bet to that very special Father in your life it would be his best Fathers Day ever.
 
Especially if he's approaching those sacred golden years, Housing our parents and loved ones as they age can become not only a real emotional challenge if not one of the biggest in our lifetime. It can also be one of the most expensive. Elder care today is one of the most important issues and … (9 comments)

granny flat: Crest Backyard Homes ADU's Silvercrest Home Factory Tour A Success! - 06/16/18 10:56 AM
Crest Backyard Homes &
Silvercrest ADU Factory Tour A Success!
 
For folks who are contemplating the possibility of adding a BACKYARD HOME aka Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to their property don't overlook what you can do with a Manufactured ADU. 
 
On Saturday, June 9th, CREST BACKYARD HOMES & Silvercrest Manufactured Homes & ADU's co-hosted a very informative factory tour at the Silvercrest Manufactured Home & ADU factory in Corona, Calif. for folks from the San Diego area. 
 
The Silvercrest factory rep and tour guide, Michael Schmid, led the tour and answered every question that was asked thereby dispelling all of the age old misnomers about the … (3 comments)

granny flat: Mobile Home Parks.... Preserve Or Destroy? - 04/29/18 09:55 PM
Mobile Home Parks....
Preserve Or Destroy?
 
Are The Ole Gray Mares Still What They Used To Be?
 
 
All too often local jurisdictions, communities and developers are quick to pull the plug and DRAIN THE SWAMP. Not so fast! Read this with an open mind before you decide. The pressure is on for all jurisdictions to comply with the State of California affordable housing mandates. It may even be time to start rethinking mobile and manufactured home park communities.
 
Mobile Home Park Communities 
are the last bastion of affordable housing anywhere.
Be it on a sunny surf beach on the north San Diego Coast
or in a picturesque desert setting in … (13 comments)

granny flat: Backyard Homes Literally On A Roll In Leucadia - 04/29/18 12:37 PM
Backyard Homes Literally On A Roll In Leucadia
  
  LEUCADIA CASITA: 12x36 (432sf) 1 bedroom, 1 bath
 
Backyard home, Granny Flat, Casita, Pool Cabana, Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU? Call them what you will but they're starting to roll into Encinitas. In early May CREST BACKYARD HOMES will be installing the very first Manufactured ADU off the Silvercrest assembly line. It will make its way down the I-15 from Corona and navigate to its final resting place in a quaint little beachside manufactured home community in Leucadia.
 
The "LEUCADIA CASITA" ranges from $65,000-$95,000 depending on your appitite for size, upgrades, extras and customizations. They can be completely maxed out at the Silvercrest factory. Or you may order them "bare bones" and install your own floor, wall and window coverings, counter … (2 comments)

granny flat: San Diego Homeowners Please Join Our 'BACKYARD HOME' ADU Factory Tour - 04/09/18 04:10 PM
 
San Diego Homeowners Please Join Our
'BACKYARD HOME' ADU Factory Tour
 
 
Has anyone ever wondered how a Factory Built Home is Built? Well, now you have an opportunity to do just that and have some fun doing it. The time has come for the rubber to literally meet the road. Come and see for yourself how the entire construction process takes place from the mainframe to the final coat of paint. Space is limited so it's first come first served.
JUN
09
INVITATION - Factory Tour to Silvercrest by Crest Backyard Homes $50   Actions and Detail Panel   INVITATION - Factory … (12 comments)

granny flat: Could Be Good Times For Established & licensed General Contractors - 03/25/18 04:39 PM
Could Be Good Times For Established & licensed   General Contractors
 
I'm reminded of the '90s. Business is boomin! Everyone that is able is working. Real Estate has gained back all its losses from the deep dive of '08 and is launching into the stratosphere of supply side economics:
 
"Supply-side economics is the theory that says increased production drives economic growth. The factors of production are capital, labor,entrepreneurship and LAND."
 
 
What got my attention is the 'lAND'. However, San Diego, according to some experts, is anywhere from 75-90% built out. So where's the LAND in San Diego?
 
With the ever decreasing footprint of available land it's now all about rebuilding, room additions and infills for contractors and … (18 comments)

granny flat: Encinitas Waives $3000 In Fees To Encourage Backyard Home Development - 02/20/18 09:56 AM
Encinitas Waives $3000 In Fees
To Encourage Backyard Home Development
 
It's taken a lot of  time, effort and tight fist-ed negotiating between the Encinitas City Council, the planning commission and the diplomatic and patient gavel of Mayor Catherine Blakespear, however, the time has finally arrived. Encinitas and its 4 burroughs, Leucadia, Cardiff, Cardiff By The Sea and Olivenhain, can now move forward with a streamlined and affordably priced permit process for adding a Backyard Home to a homeowner's property.
 
Additionally, the planning and building departments are in the process of diligently reviewing and considering several architectural designs, floor plans and construction methodologies for fast track pre-approval which will further … (14 comments)

granny flat: Something To Ponder On Whence Visiting With Family During The Holidays - 11/22/17 12:21 PM
Something To Ponder On Whence
Visiting With Family During The Holidays
 
As a 72 year young SEASONED CITIZEN this is a topic I've been pondering for the past several decades. It will be interesting to see where this all ends up moving forward. No doubt, San Diego, like so many other  destination
Retirement zones throughout the Country, will be put to the test trying to figure out how to deal with housing their growing share of 80 million Baby Boomers in the next 20+ years.
 
This drives my point even further home (pun intended) for the need and timeliness to consider a BACKYARD HOME aka Accessory … (0 comments)

granny flat: Please Join Our GRANNY FLAT aka ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) Seminar - 08/16/17 04:39 PM
Please Join Our
'GRANNY FLAT'
aka
'ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT' (ADU) 
Panel Discussion
 
Please add your name to the interest list if you would like to attend a limited seating panel discussion regarding the addition of a 'GRANNY FLAT' aka 'ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT' (ADU) on your property. 
 
We are receiving numerous phone calls and emails from folks throughout the North San Diego County area regarding Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bills 2299 & 2406 regarding this very important State Law enacted in January, 2017. 
 
The seminar is planned for late October. It's purpose is to better explain and discuss this new State Law and how to properly, legally, economically and logistically go through the process … (7 comments)

granny flat: The Difference Between An "RV", "Park Model" & "HUD Manufactured Home" - 08/10/17 02:01 PM
The Difference Between An"RV", "Park Model",
Tiny Home & Tiny Home on Wheels aka "THOW" 
We receive ongoing inquiries regarding the placement of a Travel Trailer,  Recreation Vehicle (RV), Park Model, and Tiny Home or Tiny Home on Wheels aka "THOW" on ones private property with the intention of using it as an ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) aka, BACKYARD HOME. The simple answer in a word?                    
NO!
To set the record straight I would like to clarify often touted, if not outright, mis represented and even fallacious  MISNOMERS regarding this subject. 
There is often some confusion in the Real Estate & lending Industry about … (12 comments)

granny flat: "Granny Flats" Are Not A New Thing On The "ADU" Housing Horizon - 07/03/17 07:36 AM
"Granny Flats" Are Not A New Thing
On The "ADU" Housing Horizon
 
It's interesting to see how this "Cottage Industry" (pun intended) has morphed into a full blown Growth Industry almost Nationwide during the past several years. And it's just the beginning.
 
Our biggest impediment still remains several of our local jurisdictions of course. They can't seem to get out of there own and old ways. Even with the mandate of California's Senate Bill 1069 many continue to remain reluctant if not outright defiant.
 
Prefab 'In-law' Cottages Mix High-tech Features, Comfort
 
While some refuse to wrap their arms around it and accept the … (12 comments)

granny flat: Want To Maximize Your Living Space In Encinitas, Cardiff Or Leucadia? - 10/05/14 07:57 AM
 Want To Maximize Your Living Space In
Encinitas, Cardiff Or Leucadia?
 

 
If you're among those
fortunate folks lucky
enough to be living along
the beautiful North San
Diego Coast in one of those
beautiful yet often times
tiny old charmers so
sought after yet need
more living space then an
Accessory Dwelling Unit  aka "ADU" just may be just the
thing you may be looking for if you meet the
City of Encinitas Planning and Building Department
GUIDELINES.
 

 
 
ACCESSORY UNIT REGULATIONS CITY OF ENCINITAS PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
505 South Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas … (0 comments)

granny flat: The Next Residential Housing Boom? Might Be In Your Own Back Yard! - 09/18/14 05:38 AM
The Next Residential Housing Boom?
Might Be In Your Own Back Yard!
 
"PRACTICAL HOUSING" FOR THE FUTURE? 
 

 
With an excess of 77 million “Graying Baby Boomers” (1946 – 1965) in the final stretch, over 100 million X’rs (1966 – 1982) and the Y’rs (1983 to date) in the field of play “PRACTICAL HOUSING” just may be the Buzz Word for the foreseeable future.  
 
Boomers are down-sizing for more practical and accessible single story homes that they can comfortably and safely navigate. Or they're vying for more modest "Multiple Seasonal Options" i.e. a 2nd or vacation home/s if they can afford them.
 
Xr’s are trying to figure out how to Xhale their … (8 comments)

 
John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer (CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)

John DL Arendsen

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Leucadia, CA

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CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments

Address: 1900 North Coast Highway 101, suite B, Leucadia, CA , 92024

Office: 760 727-7842

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