ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltec Homes—the world leader in round home design—today introduced Backyard Cottages, a new line of versatile and affordable accessory dwelling units ...

Raleigh City councilors have put the kibosh on backyard cottages. For now, anyway. Councilors voted 7 to 1 to Feb. 12 to nix backyard cottages, also known as granny flats or accessory dwelling units.

Seattle City Council Member Mike O’Brien tours a backyard cottage in 2016. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars ...

A "granny pod" ad inspired Caitlin Swann to build an ADU in her backyard for her parents when they retired. Now they're steps from their grandkids.

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 ...

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.

Q: What is a backyard cottage, and why would I want to build one? A: Imagine having a private getaway or guest house tucked neatly into your own backyard. Since 2009, when the city started permitting ...

Seattle would allow backyard cottages in single-family neighborhoods citywide, under a plan Mayor Greg Nickels released Thursday. "In these difficult times, now more than ever, people are asking for a ...