02/16/2026
3 Money Mistakes That Kill ADU Budgets
❌ Budgeting only for construction
Most overruns don’t come from labor.
They come from utilities, reports, revisions, and delays.
❌ Trusting “rough estimates
If your number isn’t tied to plans, approvals, and scope — it’s fiction.
❌ Ignoring the cost of time
Every extra month means:
rent, storage, loan interest, and lost ROI.
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