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Comparison — Prefab vs Site-Built ADU in Seattle–Tacoma: An Honest Comparison (2026)

Comparison9 min

Prefab vs Site-Built ADU in Seattle–Tacoma: An Honest Comparison (2026)

July 2, 2026

Remodel — Secondhand Kitchen Materials Seattle: What to Reuse in a Remodel

Remodel7 min read

Secondhand Kitchen Materials Seattle: What to Reuse in a Remodel

July 1, 2026

Comparison — Seattle DADU vs. Backyard Cottage in 2026: Which One Actually Pencils for Puget Sound Homeowners?

Comparison10 min

Seattle DADU vs. Backyard Cottage in 2026: Which One Actually Pencils for Puget Sound Homeowners?

July 1, 2026

Finance — DADU Financing in 2026: How Puget Sound Homeowners Are Stacking HELOCs, Renovation Loans & WSHFC ADU Programs

DADU Financing in 2026: How Puget Sound Homeowners Are Stacking HELOCs, Renovation Loans & WSHFC ADU Programs

June 30, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Housing Density: What Belltown’s Kaye Tower Means for Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Seattle Housing Density: What Belltown’s Kaye Tower Means for Homeowners

June 29, 2026

Permits — Seattle Pre-Approved DADU Plans: The 2026 ADUniverse Guide (Cut Permits from 9 Months to 6 Weeks)

Seattle Pre-Approved DADU Plans: The 2026 ADUniverse Guide (Cut Permits from 9 Months to 6 Weeks)

June 29, 2026

Permits & Land — Seattle Housing Density: What Transit and Permit Headlines Mean for Homeowners

Permits & Land7 min read

Seattle Housing Density: What Transit and Permit Headlines Mean for Homeowners

June 27, 2026

Trends — The 2026 Shift: Detached ADUs Are Winning King County

Trends10 min

The 2026 Shift: Detached ADUs Are Winning King County

June 26, 2026

permits-land — Bellevue ADU Permits Near 12410 SE 32nd St: Homeowner Guide

permits-land7 min read

Bellevue ADU Permits Near 12410 SE 32nd St: Homeowner Guide

June 25, 2026

Trends — AI Permit Pre-Screening: How Puget Sound Homeowners Are Cutting DADU Permit Time by 40% in 2026

AI Permit Pre-Screening: How Puget Sound Homeowners Are Cutting DADU Permit Time by 40% in 2026

June 25, 2026

Cost Guide — How to Build a Budget-Friendly ADU in the Puget Sound (Under $150K in 2026)

Cost Guide9 min

How to Build a Budget-Friendly ADU in the Puget Sound (Under $150K in 2026)

June 24, 2026

permits-land — Bellevue Permits for ADUs: What Downtown Growth Means for Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Bellevue Permits for ADUs: What Downtown Growth Means for Homeowners

June 23, 2026

Trends — Puget Sound ADU Trends in 2026: What's Actually Hot in Seattle, Tacoma & Bellevue Backyards

Puget Sound ADU Trends in 2026: What's Actually Hot in Seattle, Tacoma & Bellevue Backyards

June 23, 2026

Comparison — Garage Conversion vs. DADU in Seattle: Cost, ROI, and Permit Speed Compared (2026)

Comparison10 min

Garage Conversion vs. DADU in Seattle: Cost, ROI, and Permit Speed Compared (2026)

June 22, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Permit Reform: What Homeowners Should Watch Before Building an ADU

permits-land7 min read

Seattle Permit Reform: What Homeowners Should Watch Before Building an ADU

June 21, 2026

permits-land — Seattle ADU Permits: What Everett Conversions Teach Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Seattle ADU Permits: What Everett Conversions Teach Homeowners

June 19, 2026

remodel — ICCF Foundation in Seattle: How the System Gets Built

remodel7 min read

ICCF Foundation in Seattle: How the System Gets Built

June 17, 2026

permits-land — Burien Down-Zoning: What King County Homeowners Should Do Now

permits-land7 min read

Burien Down-Zoning: What King County Homeowners Should Do Now

June 17, 2026

permits-land — Seattle ADU Permits Near Light Rail: What Rent and Transit Headlines Mean for Your Lot

permits-land7 min read

Seattle ADU Permits Near Light Rail: What Rent and Transit Headlines Mean for Your Lot

June 15, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Permits: What a Downtown Hotel Opening Teaches Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Seattle Permits: What a Downtown Hotel Opening Teaches Homeowners

June 14, 2026

permits-land — Ballard ADU Permits: What Apartment Sales Signal for Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Ballard ADU Permits: What Apartment Sales Signal for Homeowners

June 14, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Permits: What Uptown Apartment Projects Teach Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Seattle Permits: What Uptown Apartment Projects Teach Homeowners

June 13, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Land Value: What Bellevue Office Sales Mean for ADU Planning

permits-land7 min read

Seattle Land Value: What Bellevue Office Sales Mean for ADU Planning

June 13, 2026

permits-land — Green Lake Permits and Land Value: What Apartment Renovations Mean for Seattle Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Green Lake Permits and Land Value: What Apartment Renovations Mean for Seattle Homeowners

June 13, 2026

permits-land — Seattle ADU Permits and Land Value: What Downtown Apartment Sales Mean for Homeowners

permits-land8 min read

Seattle ADU Permits and Land Value: What Downtown Apartment Sales Mean for Homeowners

June 12, 2026

remodel — Off-Site Construction in Seattle: What Homeowners Should Know

remodel7 min read

Off-Site Construction in Seattle: What Homeowners Should Know

June 12, 2026

materials-climate — Nailbase Roof Panels in Seattle: A Practical Roof Assembly for ADUs and Remodels

materials-climate7 min read

Nailbase Roof Panels in Seattle: A Practical Roof Assembly for ADUs and Remodels

June 12, 2026

permits-land — Bellevue Permits: What the 1200 116th Ave. NE Housing Plan Signals for Seattle-Area Homeowners

permits-land7 min read

Bellevue Permits: What the 1200 116th Ave. NE Housing Plan Signals for Seattle-Area Homeowners

June 11, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Land Use News: Capitol Hill Apartment Sales and ADU Permit Signals

permits-land7 min read

Seattle Land Use News: Capitol Hill Apartment Sales and ADU Permit Signals

June 11, 2026

permits-land — Seattle Land Use News: Rail Plans, Tiny Apartments, and ADU Takeaways

permits-land8 min read

Seattle Land Use News: Rail Plans, Tiny Apartments, and ADU Takeaways

June 11, 2026

remodel — Historic Renovation Seattle: Practical Lessons for Older Homes

remodel7 min read

Historic Renovation Seattle: Practical Lessons for Older Homes

June 11, 2026

remodel — Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs in Seattle Homes

Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs in Seattle Homes

June 11, 2026

remodel — Hard Water in Seattle Remodels: Plumbing, Fixtures, and Heat Pumps

remodel8 min read

Hard Water in Seattle Remodels: Plumbing, Fixtures, and Heat Pumps

June 11, 2026

Zoning — Can You Sell Your DADU Separately in Washington? The 2026 Unit-Lot Subdivision Playbook

Zoning11 min

Can You Sell Your DADU Separately in Washington? The 2026 Unit-Lot Subdivision Playbook

June 10, 2026

Guide — ADU & DADU Construction Across the Puget Sound: Your 2026 Guide to Backyard Income

Guide9 min

ADU & DADU Construction Across the Puget Sound: Your 2026 Guide to Backyard Income

May 28, 2026

Cost Guide — How Much Does an ADU Cost in Seattle in 2026? (Real Numbers)

Cost Guide8 min

How Much Does an ADU Cost in Seattle in 2026? (Real Numbers)

March 15, 2026

Permits — DADU Permit Process in King County: Step-by-Step Guide

DADU Permit Process in King County: Step-by-Step Guide

March 10, 2026

Rental Income — Can You Rent Out Your ADU in Washington State? (Rules + Income)

Rental Income7 min

Can You Rent Out Your ADU in Washington State? (Rules + Income)

March 5, 2026

Comparison — Garage Conversion vs New DADU: Which is Right For You?

Comparison6 min

Garage Conversion vs New DADU: Which is Right For You?

February 28, 2026

Zoning — Seattle ADU Zoning Rules: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

Seattle ADU Zoning Rules: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

February 20, 2026

Guide — Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Building an ADU

Guide5 min

Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Building an ADU

February 15, 2026

Finance — How to Finance an ADU in Washington: Loans, HELOCs, and Equity

How to Finance an ADU in Washington: Loans, HELOCs, and Equity

February 10, 2026

Rental Income — ADU Rental Income: What to Charge in Seattle, Tacoma & Bellevue

Rental Income7 min

ADU Rental Income: What to Charge in Seattle, Tacoma & Bellevue

February 5, 2026

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