Dispatches
From the Practice.
Market notes, regulatory updates, and practical advice for Bay Area ADU owners. Written by the practitioners, for owners.
Table of Contents.
The property tax surprises Bay Area ADU owners didn't see coming
April 15 is behind us, but your property tax bill is a separate beast. Here's what ADU owners in Santa Clara County get wrong about supplemental assessments, Prop 13, Prop 19, and Schedule E.
A judge just sided with an HOA over California's ADU law. Here's what it means for Bay Area ADU owners.
A San Diego County judge ruled that California's ADU laws don't apply to condos. It's the first major court pushback on the state's pro-ADU agenda, and it matters even if you're on a single-family lot.
ADU Insurance in San Jose, Sunnyvale & the Bay Area: What Homeowners Get Wrong About Coverage
Your homeowner's policy probably doesn't cover your ADU the way you think it does. Here's what I've learned about the insurance gap after managing 150+ ADU tenancies across San Jose, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto in Santa Clara County.
Fannie Mae Is Accepting Crypto-Backed Mortgages. What ADU Owners Should Know.
Fannie Mae will now let buyers pledge Bitcoin or USDC as collateral instead of selling it for a down payment. Here's how that affects ADU investments and your tenant pool in the Bay Area.
How to Legalize an Unpermitted ADU in the Bay Area: The 2026 Guide
AB 2533 changed the game for unpermitted ADUs built before 2020. I walk through the actual legalization process, what it costs, where cities differ, and the mistakes that delay people by months.
I've Earned 1,016 Reviews on Airbnb. Here's Why I Now Recommend Long-Term Rentals for ADUs.
After 12 years as a Bay Area Airbnb Superhost, I've learned what works and what doesn't. Right now, the math points clearly toward long-term ADU rentals. A few things that happened this week sealed it.
What the $113 Oil Spike Means for Your ADU Build Timeline and Costs
Oil has surged 70% in ten days and mortgage rates are climbing again. We break down what this means for ADU owners and builders in the Bay Area.
California Just Made It Way Easier to Build and Rent ADUs. Here's Everything That Changed in 2026.
New laws mean faster permits, fewer fees, and more flexibility for ADU owners. We break down what matters most for Bay Area homeowners.
How Much Can You Actually Make Renting Out an ADU in the Bay Area?
We pulled real rental data from across Silicon Valley to show what ADU owners are earning in 2026. The numbers might surprise you.
Living Next to Your Tenant: A Practical Guide to ADU Management on Shared Property
Managing a tenant on your own property is a unique challenge. Here's how to set boundaries, avoid conflict, and keep the relationship professional.
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