The appeal of cottage backyard ideas are rooted in their informal charm: brimming with color, texture, fragrance, and romantic blooms, they are a sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. Cottage ...

If you’re thinking about potential income properties, you may want to take another look at your backyard. Backyard cottages — sometimes referred to as accessory dwelling units, laneway housing, or ...

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Young couples and others trying to save money to buy their own home face an uphill battle. With rising rents and a limited supply of housing, finding an affordable place to live is a real challenge.

State lawmakers weighed in on the debate over so-called granny flats this week, approving legislation that would allow the smaller housing units to be built across the state in areas zoned for ...

A legal ruling Monday allows Seattle City Council to loosen restrictions on property owners looking to build accessory dwelling units. A hearing examiner determined an environmental review from the ...

Senate Bill 5235 would allow ADU construction in all urban growth areas across the state. It passed the state Senate on Monday 42-6. Of Spokane-area legislators, Democrat Andy Billig and Republicans ...

The Seattle City Council Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee voted Thursday to send to the full City Council a proposal to allow backyard cottages in single-family zones throughout the city ...

Raleigh already allows accessory dwelling units such as this one. The North Carolina House wants to give builders another tool to create affordable housing. They’re known as backyard cottages or ...