ADU
Capturing Value in the Current Economy: Strategic Whole House Remodels & ADU Additions
With high interest rates keeping buyers in place, building out your existing square footage beats buying. Ed Neir Construction covers the ADU premium, Proposition 13 considerations, inherited-home strategy and an investment-focused remodeling process for Northern California owners.
Read More‘Ask Ed’ Newsletter – May 2026
Read ‘Ask Ed’ (May ‘26): learn why homeowners in Northern California and the Greater Bay Area are focusing on curb appeal, multi-generational living, and climate resilience. Hello to All Our Clients, Partners, Family, and Friends! This has been an unusual May in that we’ve had quite the wide variety of weather! One moment it’s been…
Read MoreTo Safely Age in Place, Pay Attention to These 3 Things
Learn the safety trio for long-term independence and safely aging in place when considering a garage conversion as a main-floor living suite or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Focus on the Safety Trio: Visibility, Lighting, and Flooring We recently wrote about homeowners converting their 2-car garage into an aging-in-place suite in a blog titled, Managing…
Read MoreThe 5 Key Considerations for an ADU Conversion
Learn what homeowners must take into consideration in 2026 before doing an ADU conversion that repurposes an established structure on your property. The devil is in the details. What is a Conversion ADU? First, it’s important to note that high housing costs, the easing of California’s permitting laws, and the growth in demand for flexible,…
Read More‘Ask Ed’ Newsletter – March 2026
Read the ‘Ask Ed’ March ’26 newsletter to learn how your home can be made wildfire resilient, energy efficient, and how functional upgrades, rather than purely cosmetic renovations, can enhance its value. Dear Clients, Partner Vendors, Family, and Friends, As we face the end of the first quarter of 2026, and leading up to Easter…
Read MoreHow to Plan for the Construction of Your ADU
Gain a working understanding of questions to ask, types of costs (hard and soft), and other key considerations before building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Understanding the Soft and Hard Costs of ADU Construction Today’s housing shortage and high housing costs are driving more homeowners with larger lots or unused living space to consider construction…
Read MoreWhy an ADU? Passive Income + Higher Property Value!
Housing Shortage Spikes Demand for Accessory Dwelling Units More and more, California homeowners with unused or underutilized interior living space or available lot space, are opting to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU. Given today’s housing shortage and high housing costs, construction of an attached, detached, or repurposed ADU can prove to be a…
Read MoreThree Great Reasons Homeowners Are Building an ADU
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, housing affordability is becoming an ever greater challenge. In the last few years, the combination of a housing shortage, inflation, and higher interest rates have led many homeowners to …
Read MoreWhat is An ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit?
More and more, we are seeing our clients with large lots, unused living space, oversized garages, or scarcely used attic space opting to build what is known within the construction industry as an Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU. Why? The answer is simple. …
Read MoreThree Great Reasons Homeowners Are Building an ADU
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, housing affordability is becoming an ever greater challenge. In the last few years, the combination of a housing shortage, inflation, and higher interest rates have led many homeowners to …
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