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February 16, 2021
Stan Acton

A True ADU Horror Story (and how to avoid one)

First off, we talk to lots of homeowners who are looking to build an ADU. In fact, Acton ADU periodically hears from homeowners that have already started...

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December 22, 2020
Stan Acton

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Jose Auxiliary Dwelling Unit

We all want our friends and family to have a roof over their heads at all times, but affordable housing continues to be an issue in the U.S.

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December 16, 2020
Stan Acton

Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Build Your ADU

As the old builder’s adage goes, if you can’t pour a foundation before winter, you shouldn’t do it until spring. And once upon a time, that was sound advice.

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November 19, 2020
Stan Acton

7 Reasons to Build a Granny Flat for an Elderly Loved One

Have you been considering making an addition to your home? What about some form of an accessory dwelling unit , like a granny flat?

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November 5, 2020
Stan Acton

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Backyard Office

Remember the days of 9-to-5, when everyone began the day with a tiresome trek to work and finished the day stretching out from their desk to walk to the car, bus, or train?

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October 29, 2020
Stan Acton

How to Choose the Best ADU Builders: What to Look for and Questions to Ask

Have you had trouble finding the right tradesperson for a job around the house? Maybe it's because you haven't been asking the right questions.

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October 12, 2020
Stan Acton

The Many Benefits of Owning a San Jose Backyard Home

Case Study: Escaping Bay Area Costs, the story of the Parks ADU James Parks lives in the Almaden Valley in San Jose, California and wanted to invest in his family’s property.

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September 22, 2020
Stan Acton

Make Your House a Home: The Top 7 Benefits of Family Housing

These days it gets harder and harder to spend quality family time together. Our children go to college, get married, and have families and careers of their own.

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September 18, 2020
Stan Acton

Using an ADU to Create an Investment Property Home for Your Loved One

You know you would do anything to support your loved one, and in these difficult times, family is the best support you can find.

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August 31, 2020
Stan Acton

3 Reasons Residents of San Jose Should Have an ADU

There are an estimated 1.4 million accessory dwelling units in the United States. Should you have one too? There are lots of reasons to build an ADU on your property, from...

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