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With the housing market on the rise, renting out basements or creating Airbnbs is continuing to gain popularity. With Modal, you can achieve these goals and do so through an environment-friendly approach! All you need is extra space on your property, and we can install an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that you can use as an Airbnb, rental, home office, etc.

When you start to consider adding a backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property, you might at first think it has to be built on-site, but this isn’t actually the case. In fact, a modular ADU is built off-site and has many advantages over a traditional stick-built ADU.

As an incentive to increase housing accessibility, some cities, like Los Angeles, are offering programs for pre-approved ADU plans. This is meant to speed up the process and make it easier for homeowners to make an ADU addition. But what are they?

With local laws and regulations being so different from state to state and even city to city, it’s understandable that many people wonder how an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) will impact their property taxes. Adding an ADU to your property is likely going to have a positive impact on your taxes.

This blog post takes a deeper dive into Modal’s business model. We’ll cover the modular construction process and market trends, as well as more details on why this is the perfect time to invest in alternative living spaces.

Who is Modal? Our Chief Operating Officer, Colin Jube explains how Modal is showing up to solve problems and change the game in the modular construction and affordable housing industries. He also goes over how legislation is currently changing in many states to accommodate ADUs and Modal’s current modular ADU offerings.

When purchasing a piece of property it is important to keep every avenue of potential value in mind. It is a long-term investment that can benefit you for years to come. Accessory dwelling units are a property feature that are sure to quickly and effectively raise your property value, while providing you with extra income opportunities that can be a real game-changer for your finances.

Modal's cofounder Colin Jube discusses prefab and modular building, common misconceptions in the prefab world, and the future of prefab.

Modal was started as a practical answer to the nation’s current affordable housing shortage. Learn more directly from Modal’s Chief Operating Officer, Colin Jube about how modular homes, or ADUs, are an important part of the solution. Colin also shares more about how Modal provides easier access to an accessory dwelling unit and how the company makes this sustainable ADU option an affordable one.

Learn how accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are an asset to any property. Salt Lake City real estate agent and broker, Kimm Lofthouse recently purchased one, and shares how the fast financing and installation, as well as the comfortable, smart design, have been a more than worthwhile investment.

With a guest home, you and your family can enjoy more time together with the privacy that everyone needs to feel at ease. Adding a backyard guest house to your property provides this and more, including an increase in property value and the ability to host or provide support to loved ones in any stage of life.

A year after Salt Lake City allowed homeowners to put tiny homes in their backyards, Colin Jube and Dallin Jolley launched Modal Living, creating prefabricated housing that allows homeowners to erect small shelters within months. Modal charges over $100K per unit, but they say owners are renting them for $2k to $3k per month. They’re also being used as in-law units and for kids home from college. Jolley says prefab housing has come a long way since the park model mobile home trend of the ’50s and ’60s.

Our Utah-based company, Modal Living, is expanding into California. Hear Chief Operating Officer, Colin Jube talk about how the company plans to keep growing in the coming years, including how leadership plans to make the jump from $4 million net profit to $12 million by 2023.

In California, the regulations for accessory dwelling units change from city to city. This makes it important to know what rules already exist in your area before you decide to add an ADU to your property. To make this easier, we’ve compiled some information on the best and worst cities in the state to install an ADU.

From the perspective of real estate investors and other industry experts, modular buildings like ADUs are a great real estate investment. Restrictions are lifting in states across the country allowing accessory dwelling units to be added on both single-family and multi-family properties.

Living a healthy life is something most of us strive for. It’s a goal that requires intention, including in the design and function of the spaces we inhabit. All Modal ADUs are created with the intent to elevate physical and financial well-being for owners long-term.

Even if everyone isn’t working from home, it is estimated that at least 70% of the workforce works remotely at least one day during the workweek. This means that remote work is going to stick around, and having a backyard office at home is more desirable than ever. Having a customizable, quiet space designed with efficiency and enough lighting can be a game-changer, allowing you to create the perfect work-life balance you have always desired.

Before 2020 an accessory dwelling unit was only allowed on single-family properties, and not at all on multi-family properties. With new laws finally in place, property owners can now reap all of the financial and personal benefits that multi-family property ADUs have to offer.

A backyard rental property will add value to your home as well as the ability to bring in some extra income every month. While the monetary incentive of a rental property might be the main motivation for you to add a modular home to your property, it is important to remember it’s a business that requires some thought and care.

Over the last decade moving home has become a norm in the United States. Life changes and unexpected circumstances like the recession in 2008 and the pandemic in 2020 have shifted the ways that we live and support one another.

Modular homes provide a streamlined modern aesthetic that looks great on any property. Unlike other prefab options out there, modular homes provide the following qualities, making them an excellent investment.

When it comes to ADUs (accessory dwelling units), there’s a lot for homeowners to learn. Exploring styles, sizes, prices, and everything in between can be overwhelming, especially when considering which option will work best for your lifestyle and your goals. Whether you are looking to create extra space or make additional income on the side, it’s important to start with some research.

Plans change and life evolves, so you need a residence that can do the same. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a forever space you can rely on. It can effortlessly be transformed to suit your needs over time. Below is a breakdown of what the ADU lifecycle may look like over the years — and why it’s worth investing in.

Property investment is quickly becoming one of the smartest and most rewarding ways to earn. Modal’s prefab, modular homes are designed to live in your backyard and generate additional income. It’s the perfect solution for anyone ready to invest without the headache.

From Utah Style & Design: “Love the tiny home appeal, but don’t want to sacrifice on style? Modal Living may have your perfect fit. Their designers have a very specific M.O.: small, low-impact living spaces with sleek, high-end interior vision.”

If you want to learn more about adding a Modal to your property, this short interview with Joseph Tuenge is the place to do that. Joseph is a Salt Lake City realtor and ADU expert. He’ll go over where you can add an ADU in Salt Lake City, the effect it will have on your property, financing 101, and a few other things you should thoughtfully consider before moving forward.