Backyard Home (ADU) Blog

This blog provides the information needed to plan your backyard home project and build an ADU on your property. We cover everything from financing to eligibility to construction.

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Big News for Housing in Maine: LD 1829 Signed into Law!

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Rockland Voters Approve $10 Million Housing Bond to Drive Development and Reduce Tax Burden

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Massachusetts Court Affirms: Separate Sewer Connections for ADUs Cannot Be Mandated

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Rockland, Maine Lowers Housing Costs by Revising Sprinkler Requirements

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Portland City Council Approves ReCode To Land Use Code and Zoning Map

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Portland, Maine Uses STR Ordinance To Incentivize ADUs

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FAQ's About The Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act

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Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act ADU Information

Towns in Massachusetts will have 180 days to update their rules to allow ADUs by right within set requirements. What does this mean for your town?

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Updated Freddie Mac Guidelines For ADU Financing Help Homeowners

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Planning Your Backyard Project (Video)

This video walks through the planning process that we used for our project in Easthampton step by step.

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How to Plan Your Backyard Home (ADU) Project

Starting a backyard home project can be daunting. This article will help you understand what to do and when.