Cedar ADU

03/18/2022

When people weigh the benefits of both prefab and custom ADUs, they still have many questions. For example:

➖Are prefab constructions cheaper than custom ADUs?
➖ What’s the ROI like in both these structures?
➖ Is it faster to build a custom-made ADU or just install a container?
➖ Should I buy pre-drawn plans and just DIY this whole thing?

Because we know answering these questions on your own can be a daunting task, we’re here to lend a hand! As a company with many years of experience in the ADU business, we’re more than capable of providing answers. And because we love keeping our clients informed, we prepared all of them in this blog post. 👇

02/28/2022

Although ADUs cost more, they ultimately are a better investment (that offers more ROI). Aside from that, ADUs are also:

🟩 better designed than container homes
🟩 offer more freedom when it comes to the floor plan
🟩 without exterior and interior design obstacles
🟩 easier to get a permit for
🟩 excellent when it comes to adding value to your property

If you’re looking to expand your living space (be it to have more for yourself or rent out), and are considering building an ADU in your backyard, give us a call! 📲 Our turn-key solutions and fast turnaround times will get you a dream-come-true ADU in no time!

02/22/2022

With a shipping container home, you can arrange your living space to look any way you want to. So, the sky really is the limit here. Depending on what you need it for, you can design and create your very own ADU in your backyard.

Either way, no matter what you opt for, the unit will be:

✅Affordable
✅Quick and easy to install
✅Durable
✅Eco-friendly
✅Flexible

Give us a call today, and let’s talk about setting up a shipping container house in your backyard. Take your recycling game to the next level with Cedar Dwellings!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/31/2022

How much does an ADU Cost in California? The answer is that it depends on your needs and desires. On average, an ADU will cost you around $156,000, while a shipping container home will be a little cheaper (between $70,000 and $150,000).

https://cedaradu.com/how-much-does-an-adu-cost/

The bottom line is that the cost of alternative housing is worth it. The initial investment, no matter how big, will eventually pay off, thanks to the extra income you’ll earn by renting the unit out and the fact that it increases the value of your home.

If you’re interested in gracing your backyard with an extra unit, be it an ADU or a tiny container house, give us a call! We’d love to discuss your future project for you and give you a preliminary quote!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/28/2022

If you don’t need a lot of space, then Cedar X is the perfect unit for you. Versatile and flexible, it gives you the opportunity to turn it into your own sanctuary. Based on what you need at the moment, it can be a studio, a guest house, a home office or gym or even a yoga studio.

https://cedaradu.com/cedar-x/

335 square feet of functionality, where every single square inch is usable will transform your backyard into a livable area and leave you wondering, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”

So don’t hesitate any longer. Give us a call and let’s start building your very own Cedar X unit!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

Cedar is committed to creating affordable and hygge (hue-guh) housing via an end-to-end platform that makes building a backyard home fun. We are innovators in our space, using a panel system to build our net-zero energy efficient homes.

01/26/2022

In order to ensure that the process of building an accessory dwelling unit goes without a hitch, you’ll need a good contractor. Saying that, however, is easier than actually finding a builder who will ensure your project is stress-free.

Although the internet is full of tips on how to find a good contractor, you have to actually consider the fact that building an ADU isn’t the same as building or renovating a single-family home.

https://cedaradu.com/pick-the-right-adu-builder/

Picking the right ADU builder means:

✅ Checking references and reviews (as well as licenses) that talk about their experience and expertise
✅ Picking a company that offers both planning and design, and construction
✅ Not going for the most affordable option
✅ Choosing a company that incorporates your vision during every step of the project
✅ Selecting a company that offers help with financing

Cedar’s turn-key solutions are cozy yet modern constructions that will add value to your home. We guarantee noise-friendly, expert construction, offer the most eco-friendly ADUs on the market, and provide help with financing and renting out.

So give us a call, and let’s start working on your ADU vision today!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/24/2022

Being a landlord may sound like an easy “get rich quick” scheme, but it’s actually hard work. If you’re interested in renting out your ADU but don’t know where to start, don’t worry; you’re not the only one.

https://cedaradu.com/potential-tenants-for-your-adu/

That’s precisely why we offer renter help. If you’re not sure how to become a landlord because you don’t know which rules and regulations to set or how to find tenants, we can help.

Cedar Dwellings offers turn-key solutions, which means we take care of everything that you need — from getting permits, making plans, and doing the construction, to helping with interior design, financing, and making sure your investment was worthwhile.

So call us today and book your free consultation. Let’s build you an ADU of your dreams and secure that passive income everyone’s dreaming of!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/21/2022

Cedar 1 is a comfortable yet roomy one-bedroom, which is why it’s our most popular unit. it provides all the creature comforts for one or two residents. With a large kitchen (that has a window over the sink), a full bathroom, a spacious bedroom, and a cozy living room, it has everything you could need or want.

If our Cedar 1 unit sounds like a dream come true and just what your backyard has been missing, give us a call! We’re more than happy to start your project as soon as possible!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

Cedar is committed to creating affordable and hygge (hue-guh) housing via an end-to-end platform that makes building a backyard home fun. We are innovators in our space, using a panel system to build our net-zero energy efficient homes.

01/19/2022

There has never been a better time to build an ADU in your Californian backyard. With the real estate crisis bringing everyone to their knees, tiny houses and ADUs are more popular than ever. Both these housing options are more affordable than renting or building a typical cookie-cutter house would be.

But what is the difference between ADUs and tiny houses?

https://cedaradu.com/adu-over-a-tiny-house/

✔ ADUs are permanent dwellings built next to a bigger, primary residence.
✔ Contrarily to that, tiny homes either need their own lot or are built on a vehicle axis and are portable.
✔ If a tiny house is movable, it needs to be registered as a vehicle and falls under the recreational vehicle code (which also means you’ll have to pay vehicle taxes for it).
✔ Mobile tiny homes often aren’t welcome in residential areas.
✔ It’s easier to get a permit for an ADU than an immovable tiny house.

Now, these are just the fundamental differences. If you want to know why you should opt for an ADU instead of a tiny home, read our blog post or give us a call!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/17/2022

Being a landlord isn’t easy. However, ADUs offer a way to minimize the obstacles of being a landlord while providing a steady passive income.

Of course, to be able to rent your ADU, you first need to find your tenants. You can do that by:

✅ asking friends and family if they need an affordable rental unit
✅ allowing word of mouth to do your work for you
✅ publishing rental ads on social media, rental listing websites, and bulletin boards
✅ putting ads in the paper
✅ holding an open house

Of course, just finding applicants isn’t enough. After you get a few (dozen) applications, you have to actually sift through them and screen the potential candidates. Only then will you be able to make your choice.

https://cedaradu.com/finding-tenants-for-your-adu/

If that sounds like a daunting task, don’t worry; the Cedar Dwellings team has your back. Aside from building turn-key ADUs and handling the entire process (from getting the permits to finishing touches) without any hidden costs, we also offer renter help. We’ll help you find perfect candidates and process rental applications.

So book your consultation today and start the journey to getting that extra income!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/14/2022

Offering a lot more space than any other CedarUnit, Cedar 2+2 is spacious, functional, and versatile. Measuring 748 comfortable square feet, this unit is perfect for someone who needs more than just the bare essentials. It has more than enough for a growing family.

https://cedaradu.com/cedar-2/

Because of its size, Cedar 2+2 is essentially another on your property. It has two full baths and two bedrooms, as well as a full kitchen with an island. That means that you can use it in pretty much any way you want!

If that sounds like the perfect fit for you, give us a call! We’re excited to start this project with you!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]

01/12/2022

It’s no secret that renting a house in California is a pricey and often nightmarish adventure. Affordable housing is a reality in many states. Sadly, California isn’t one of them. ADUs are the perfect solution to California’s previous and newly evolved housing crisis, but that’s just one of the 8 reasons to consider building an ADU in California.

Read our blog to find out the other seven!
https://cedaradu.com/building-an-adu-in-california-2/

Here at Cedar Dwellings, we’re devoted to building not only affordable but also energy-efficient and gorgeous ADUs that will help communities and individuals thrive. Our ADUs are the perfect love-children of Scandinavian design and Californian spirit.

If you’re looking to make an impact on your community in a meaningful way, give us a call and schedule your consultation with the Cedar team. Our turn-key solutions will show you that we’re the best one-stop-shop for stunning ADUs!

📞 415-800-2045
📧 [email protected]