Beth Peters and Adam Lougee had been together for more than six years when they decided that she should sell her Burlington condo and move into his Shelburne house. Both were eager to take the next ...

If you’re thinking about potential income properties, you may want to take another look at your backyard. Backyard cottages — sometimes referred to as accessory dwelling units, laneway housing, or ...

The appeal of cottage backyard ideas are rooted in their informal charm: brimming with color, texture, fragrance, and romantic blooms, they are a sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. Cottage ...

Young couples and others trying to save money to buy their own home face an uphill battle. With rising rents and a limited supply of housing, finding an affordable place to live is a real challenge.

Two Cincinnati residents share their experience building an accessory dwelling unit. With the shortage of housing in the U.S. accessory dwelling units may help fill a housing gap and many cities in ...

State lawmakers weighed in on the debate over so-called granny flats this week, approving legislation that would allow the smaller housing units to be built across the state in areas zoned for ...

BERKELEY, California (KGO) — Buying a home may soon be in closer reach for folks in Berkeley, as long as you’re ok with living in someone else’s backyard. “I think that people just need a place where ...

A few years ago, when Joyce Higashi decided to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in her backyard in San Jose, California, she saw it as a passive source of income. She had a large lot, so the new ...

Rent in Seattle has become a common woe to locals striving to live in the city. Now the Seattle officials are considering a cottage industry that could remedy the issue. “Backyard cottages are one of ...

The Seattle City Council Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee voted Thursday to send to the full City Council a proposal to allow backyard cottages in single-family zones throughout the city ...