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Add value in your backyard with an ADU There's no ignoring the current housing crisis in California. California needs ap- proximately 3.5 mil- lion new housing units by 2025, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Many experts see ac- cessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as a possible solution to this issue by providing additional housing for family members or renters on existing properties. One key step is find- ing the right partner to craft a sustainable, turnkey home. "The goal of Per- petual Homes ADU is to build the highest quality at the most af- fordable price point," explains Katherine Anderson, founder of Perpetual Homes ADU. "My experience, with 39 years in residential development, has come together to design and create ADUs that fit families' needs. No where else can your family members live in such full-scale luxury at an affordable price point than in a Perpet- ual Homes ADU." "If your family member, for example, has been priced out of the area, adding an ADU in your backyard can help them stay in the area and live in a beautiful luxury set- ting," she adds. Our goal is to help families stay together whether it's the boomerang young adults or move- down parents. It's extremely rewarding to help families stay together in the high- priced Bay Area. Now is the time to act — both for Ander- son and homeowners — to take advantage of visionary California legislation that en- ables ADUs to be built quicker and with fewer jurisdictional costs. New California ADU laws passed in 2022 include AB 2221, which includes new govern- ment-backed finance programs, no more front setbacks for state- wide exemption ADUs, stricter 60-day limits on all permitting agen- cies, a height of 16 feet for a detached ADU on lot with existing or proposed single-family or multifamily unit (two detached ADUs per property), and over a dozen other rule changes that make Cali- fornia ADU law better than ever in 2023. Lennar from page 1 amenity-rich active adult master plans." As the nation's lead- ing homebuilder, Len- nar builds a variety of home designs that different homebuyers are looking for, from move-up homebuy- ers, to first-time buy- ers, the 55+ crowd and even multigenerational families. Now offering 52 active communities to choose from, Lennar has new-home com- munities now selling in several cities across the market, from Elk Grove to Plumas Lake, with prices that start from the $500,000s. For homebuyers in search of homes that can accommodate mul- tigenerational families, Lennar's Next Gen — The Home Within A Home design offers just that. Complete with an attached private suite that features its own entrance, living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette, these homes offer the ideal space for aging parents, older children or as the ultimate guest suite. Lennar's line of Heritage communi- ties was created with active adults in mind. Exclusively available for those age 55 and older, these communi- ties offer single-story homes for sale com- plete with Thought- ful Design features to accommodate their lifestyles, as well as on-site amenities and resort-style recreation. Lennar's signature Everything's Included program also pro- vides additional value in every single home they build, with a high level of upgrades and features as standard. Items such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, integrated home automation and whole-home connectiv- ity all are included at no extra cost. Models are open daily, with virtual tours online, self-guided tours and Lennar-guided tours available. To learn more or schedule your visit, go to www.lennar. com/sacramento or call an internet sales consul- tant at (916) 304-9711 today. Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's lead- ing builders of quality homes for all genera- tions. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Ser- vices segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing ser- vices primarily for buy- ers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commer- cial real estate proper- ties throughout the United States. 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