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California’s 2025 ADU Laws: What Homeowners Need to Know

February 19, 2025

California’s 2025 ADU laws introduce major changes, making it easier for homeowners to build and legalize accessory dwelling units—learn what’s new and how you can benefit.

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Rebuilding Safer: How Our Fire-Resistant Homes Protect Against Wildfires

February 18, 2025

Discover how our fire-resistant homes are designed with cutting-edge home hardening techniques to protect against wildfires and help families rebuild safer and smarter.

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A Housing Remedy for Painfully Slow Disaster Recovery: Modularity and Sustainability.

January 31, 2025

Modular homes offer a faster, more affordable, and eco-friendly solution for disaster recovery than traditional construction methods.

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ADU Permits: Key Requirements and Steps

December 16, 2024

A comprehensive guide to obtaining ADU permits, including the process, requirements, costs, and resources, with a focus on California's 2024 updates.

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ADU Financing: A Comprehensive Guide for California ADU Buyers

October 7, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores ADU financing options, benefits, and strategies to empower California homeowners in achieving their ADU dreams.

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Tiny Homes for Sale: Compact Living at Its Finest

August 19, 2024

Tiny homes are gaining popularity as a sustainable and stylish housing alternative, offering benefits like reduced costs, lower environmental impact, and greater flexibility, with various design styles and prefab options available.

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Shipping Container Homes vs. Modular: Pros and Cons

August 13, 2024

Explore the pros and cons of shipping container homes versus modular homes, highlighting key factors such as cost, durability, design flexibility, and construction speed.

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The Environmental Impact of Construction

August 12, 2024

The environmental impact of construction is significant, but the industry is increasingly adopting sustainable practices to mitigate its effects and build a greener future.

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The 6 Best Cities in California to Build an ADU

August 5, 2024

California offers many great cities for building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and with supportive legislation and a range of benefits, it's no wonder ADUs are growing in popularity across the state.

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How much does it cost to build a house in 2024

August 2, 2024

Understanding the cost to build a house in 2024 requires careful consideration of various factors including location, materials, labor, and design, but can be made more affordable and efficient through modular construction.

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Understanding the Different Types of Prefab Homes

August 1, 2024

Explore the key differences between manufactured and modular homes, focusing on building regulations, foundations, inspections, customization options, and market perception.

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ADU Zoning Rules: Coastal Regions Simplified

July 31, 2024

Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in a coastal area requires careful navigation of zoning regulations, but with proper knowledge and planning, it can be a smooth and rewarding process.

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Top 10 Advantages of Prefabricated Homes

July 17, 2024

Prefabricated homes are revolutionizing the housing industry, offering numerous significant benefits that traditional construction methods simply cannot match.

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Renting ADU: Boost Your Income with Backyard Homes

July 11, 2024

Discover the many benefits of renting ADU units that are predesigned and prefabricated. Lower costs enable you to add value to your property effortlessly.

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How Modular Construction Saves Time and Money

July 10, 2024

Learn how modular makes the building process faster with less hiccups.

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Modular Homes Versus Site-Built

July 10, 2024

Choosing the right construction method for your home can be challenging, especially if you're looking for affordable options. We'll help you make the right choice.

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Sustainable Living Redefined with Project Cactus

June 20, 2024

BECC Modular and ikkonic team up to redefine sustainable living through Project Cactus. These net-zero homes aim to offer an eco-friendly alternative.

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Constructing an ADU in Los Angeles, CA: A Comprehensive Guide

January 18, 2024

Delve into the intricacies of constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Los Angeles, CA, detailing steps from zoning compliance, design choices, budget considerations, and navigating building permits.

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Unraveling the 2024 ADU Rules: An Ultimate Guide for California

January 18, 2024

The new California ADU regulations for 2024 aim to address housing affordability and availability problems by simplifying and streamlining processes, along with allowing more flexible construction of ADUs and Junior ADUs on residential properties.

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SB9: An In-Depth Understanding of Lot-Splits in California

January 18, 2024

Dig into the intricacies of California's SB9 Law, which allows property owners to split their lot and build two additional ADU units, potentially transforming housing availability and affordability in the state.

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8 Compact Living Tips for Maximizing Your ADU Space

January 18, 2024

Maximize your small ADU's potential with eight creative space-saving strategies including multi-purpose furniture, vertical storage, outdoor extensions, and clever design elements.

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The Best Mid Century Modern Designs for Beautiful Living in 2024

January 12, 2024

Our favorite mid century furniture designs for our ikkonic models.

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