The Need For ADU’s in Santa Rosa
Nowhere is the boom in popularity for Accessory Dwelling Units, or prefabricated homes, more intense than in California. There is a simple reason for this: demand. According to the California Association of Realtors Housing Affordability Index, only 17% of households [...]
Financing Options For Your ADU
First, you could qualify for a Home Equity Loan. If you have been paying off your mortgage for a while, you can borrow against the equity you now have in your property. The bank will loan you up to 80% [...]
A Prefabricated Home Might Be Your Route To Home Ownership
The common narrative right now around home ownership is that it is an unreachable fantasy for many younger, first time buyers. Rising interest rates and home prices that refuse to fall have many millennials and Gen Z who are [...]
Tips for Multigenerational Living
Multigenerational living is on the upswing, and like any coliving situation, it can require some extra care to make sure things run smoothly. Here are some tips to help you and your family make the most of your multigenerational household: Communicate! [...]
Sonoma Manufactured Homes Glossary
We get questions all the time about the difference between various industry terms and phrases. We know this language can be confusing for newcomers, so we created a glossary to help clear things up! […]
How Builders Can Stop the Spread of COVID-19
As you probably know, construction is considered an essential business in California. Have you been wondering what builders can do to stop the spread of COVID-19? We've been doing our research. The United Contractor coronavirus resources are especially helpful. Check [...]
Craving a Deck for your ADU?
Did you know we offer full-service installation for accessory dwelling units and small homes? Our partner company Sonoma Manufactured Home Installation can take care of everything. Whether you're looking for an earthquake-proof foundation, gas and electric hookup, or a hand-built [...]
Check out the Floor Plan for our ADU on Display!
Did you recently visit our display yard in Petaluma? Thinking about stopping by for a self-guided tour? Here is the floor plan for our 987 sq ft Accessory Dwelling Unit currently at the yard. It can be a useful to [...]
Updated regulations make building an ADU a breeze
Sonoma Manufactured Homes is dedicated to helping you find affordable solutions to the Bay Area's housing crisis. On January 1st, 2020 the state of California made it that much easier for you to make use of extra space on your [...]
Off-the-grid ADU Tour
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