Learn exactly how homeowners are financing their ADUs today. Join us and our lending partners as we walk through ADU-specific loan programs, timelines, requirements, and real numbers

Like a flashback, families are forming multi-generational households and ADUs are opening new modern possibilities. Join Backyard ADUs and real estate advisor Juli Ford for an inside look at how families are building ADUs to create healthy, connected multigenerational living arrangements

Ever wondered how and ADU can be built in 8 weeks? Join us for a clear walkthrough of our construction process, timeline, and what to expect when modular construction happens in your backyard.

Curious how Backyard's custom [prefab] ADU design really works? Join us as we walk through our full design process step-by-step and show how we transform vision, needs, and site constraints into a beautiful, build-ready ADU.

Wondering if your property can support an ADU, Water/Sewage/Electric/Setbacks ?Join us for a hands-on Feasibility Study workshop where our team will walk through the process step-by-step and do live checks on attendee addresses.

2025 has been a year of momentum for ADUs across New England. We’ve seen policy shifts, construction milestones, and meaningful progress toward our mission to make connected, sustainable living more possible for more people. This session is our chance to pause, reflect, and look ahead. We’ll celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, share where we’re headed, and invite your voice into what comes next. Whether you’ve worked with us, followed us, or are just getting to know Backyard ADUs, we hope you’ll join us for this year-end gathering.

What does it really feel like to build and live with an ADU? In this conversation, we hear directly from families who have done it. From early conversations to final walkthroughs, our clients will share their motivations, their surprises, and how ADUs have shaped their lives today. Whether they built for aging parents, young adults, or to create space for long-term flexibility, each story offers practical insight and human connection. This session brings the process to life through personal experience.

What does it take to actually build an ADU? In this session, we pull back the curtain on the full process. From site prep and permitting to factory delivery and set day, our team will explain what to expect and how modular methods help avoid many of the headaches of traditional construction. Get a chance to meet some of our construction team who could be building your home. You’ll leave with a clear sense of the timeline, how to prepare, and how we work to make the experience as smooth as possible for homeowners.

Financing is one of the biggest questions for anyone considering an ADU. In this session, we’ll walk through the most common pathways to funding a backyard home, including home equity, construction loans, and the latest state-level incentives. You’ll learn how each option works, what lenders are looking for, and how to plan a financing approach. Whether you’re early in the process or ready to run numbers, this session offers grounded guidance with no pressure and no fluff.

One year after the Affordable Homes Act became law, how is it playing out in real life? This session brings together our team to share what we’ve learned from the first full year of implementation. We’ll explore where the law has created meaningful change for ADUs, where the challenges remain, and how town-level interpretation is shaping outcomes. Whether you’re a homeowner, advocate, or local official, this is your chance to get grounded in what the AHA has really delivered so far across MA, how it has impacted actual ADU construction and what it might mean for the future.

Join us for Part 2 of our free, action-oriented webinar designed for municipal leaders, nonprofits, and housing advocates interested in using Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to expand housing options.