What California’s ADU Surge Reveals About the Housing Market

ADUs are popping up across California. Homeowners are turning garages into rentals, adding units in backyards, and stacking two at a time. But behind the growth, there is a mix of red tape, scams, and neighborhood tension.

This episode brings you inside the experience. A builder talks through the challenge of managing dozens of projects. A homeowner shares the costs, the payoff, and how he helped his son find housing. A former city official explains why some communities are pushing back. Along the way, guests raise concerns that anyone planning to build should hear first.