ADU'S: A Solution for Multi-Generational Living

Great information. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Good Morning John DL Arendsen 

Nice looking and concise post.

Massachusetts just passed new ADU legislation. 

ADUs are now "by right" needing no special permit or variance

ADUs can now be detached 

ADUs cannot be over 900 sq. ft.

ADUs can now allow nonfamily member occupancy as long as there is a separate parking spaced allotted for the ADU.

The primary housing unit of the property no longer requires owner occupancy.

Many people are unhappy 

Hi John- I like the idea of multi-gen living especially when it allows for everyone to maintain as much "me room" as possible. Our friends had his mother and father and her mother living with them. They found the perfect home that had space for everyone.  

It sounds like a really good solution to me and I would think these are becoming even more popular since it's become too expensive to move.

Hello John - life is cyclical in many ways.  The appearance and popularity of ADUs as part of the housing picture seems to fit into that concept in my opinion.   

Hi John I've assisted a number of folks over the years in finding the right setup for multi-gen living.  They've all been very pleased with their choices - especially when it comes to caring for seniors or grandkids.  It's been a joy to see those bonds come together seamlessly with my multi-gen folks.  There is one multi-gen  home close to us and I saw just this morning that it's going on the market.  It truly did create generational wealth for that family.

I remember when you first began posting about ADUs.  I had no idea what an ADU was.  Now, news of them is everywhere.  People are installing them in their backyards.  What a great idea, especially for multi-generational living.

CONGRATULATIONS John, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!