Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Estee Alias from Humble Design, a San Diego based non-profit, where we talk about how Humble Design is helping families transition out of homelessness by furnishing homes and creating spaces where families can feel safe and proud to live in a home they can call their own. Humble Design serves individuals, families, and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming empty houses into welcoming homes using donated furniture and household goods. Our warehouses are curated by design teams that personalize homes based on our clients’ needs and preferences. More than a makeover, it’s a start over. Please help us open more doors by volunteering or donating.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Bob Link from ADU Coalition, a San Diego based non-profit, where we talk about the current state of our economy, how we ended up in a housing crisis, and how building an ADU can help. The Accessory Dwelling Unit Coalition is a diverse group of industry experts working collaboratively to provide accurate and timely information to homeowners, policymakers, architects, builders, lenders, and other professionals seeking to build second units on single family lots.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Ian Scattergood from Permit Pros where we talk about building an ADU and obtaining the right permitting to allow for a habitable space. Watch and listen to the professionals who can help take you through this process. Ninety (90%) of all homes have had something done without a permit: miscellaneous electrical, plumbing or mechanical work. When these non-complaince constructions are spotted by inspectors, often during the sale of a home or sometimes reported by neighbors and, yes, family members, then the non-permitted construction must be corrected.   This is where Ian Scattergood and his team excel. Your asset with The Permit Pro Consultant is that they have dealt with most of these jurisdictions, fees, documents, regulations, penalties and personnel!   If you have noticed non-permitted construction or simply need new construction in your home, call The Permit Pro Consultant at (619) 589-0088 to get the team who will see the job done right!

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Rick Vazza from Driven Wealth Management where we talk about the financial incentives to adding an ADU. If you are considering adding an ADU to your property you will want to make sure you have talked to your financial planner to talk about the benefits available for you. You’ve worked hard to become a success! Partner with our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, who will serve as your family’s CFO and design a financial plan that ensures your hard work provides for you and your family for years to come.  Interested in more than just stocks and bonds? We advise clients on total wealth management including real estate and business investments.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Jared Basler from Basis Studio where we talk about all the things you need to consider before starting your ADU project. We also talk about local laws and so much more! You won't find anyone with more knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Units than Basis Studio. Led by Jared Basler, The Godfather of Granny Flats, and the recipient of AIA San Diego’s Young Architect of the year award.    Whether you’re converting your garage or building a stand-alone granny flat every project is different. Basis has the skills and expertise to help all clients meet their goals. Basis can help you explore viable options for your property, navigate the red tape during the permitting process, and keep your project on track.   With over 50 years of collective experience in residential design, drafting, and permitting, Basis Studio takes pride in listening closely to your needs and working together to develop THE solution that's right for you.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Jennifer Hartman from TurnKey Vacation Rentals where we talk about some of the areas that are allowing ADU’s to be used as short term rentals (a great way to make money off the property you may already own that can help you pay down your mortgage and could make your housing more affordable) If you don’t want to become a self-manager, be sure to consider hiring a professional. Disclaimer: Please check your local laws to ensure you are allowed to do a short term rental in your ADU. Make finding a vacation rental the least stressful part of your planning by booking through TurnKey. We’re proud to offer premier homes in top vacation destinations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a vacation rental tucked away in the mountains, a condo in a city center, a beach house, or island villa, we have exactly what you need for the trip of a lifetime.   When you book with TurnKey, you can expect nothing short of phenomenal customer support, world-class amenities, and an unparalleled vacation rental experience. Expect the service, amenities, and convenience of a hotel with the personality, value, and experience of a home. In fact, 90% of our guests have given us a 4 or 5-star review.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Henish Pulickal from CalHomeCo where we talk about all the things we need to think about before building an ADU. CalHomeCo is San Diego's premier home remodeling and building company, with countless projects, large and small, completed for our clients on time and on budget. CalHomeCo specializes in accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Add on to an existing structure, convert a garage or basement, or build a standalone 'granny flat' for guests or rental income.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing James Carmody from Synergy1 Lending where we talk about financing your ADU, and what benefits an ADU can bring to a Millenial. Synergy One Lending is committed to simplifying the home buying experience. As a national mortgage lender, we offer the best combination of the digital mortgage technology our client’s want along with the expertise of our team they need. Synergy One is Approved to lend in 48 states and provides among the broadest set of mortgage options of any company today. Whether you are a millennial, baby boomer or luxury home buyer, Synergy One Lending stands out because of our relentless pursuit of excellence in our people, our process and the client experience.

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Meredith Stowers from Loan Depot where we talk about financing your ADU, and what benefits an ADU can bring to a Baby Boomer. At Loan Depot they understand that purchasing a home is one of the biggest purchases in a lifetime. We've streamlined our process to ensure that the experience of obtaining your mortgage is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Typically, once the loan documents are signed and delivered back to us, you’ll receive your funding in 5 to 7 days!

Welcome to Home Hive, we are your housing crisis educational resource and affordable housing advocate. Today we are interviewing Genny Crane from Rebuilding Green where we talk about Tiny Homes! Rebuilding Green (RBG), a non-profit, was birthed in April 25th, of 1978 by professors of San Diego State as Ecological Life Systems Institute. (E.L.S.I.). Their futuristic view of the challenges that the environment would eventually face served as the seed that metamorphosed into Rebuilding Green.   Today, RBG. has enhanced its mission to include affordable housing solutions.   It strives to lead our communities to a new way of living, which was a part of the original plan fueled by our Creator, who gifted us with tools to live healthy, self-sustaining, and happy lives.  We believe that the BIG problems that our nation faces have natural and tiny solutions that will bring 'community' back into our neighborhoods.   OUR MISSION: REBUILDING YESTERDAY & TOMORROW; TODAY. Restoring, rebuilding communities, and saving dreams amongst youth, seniors, working families, and veterans through affordable housing solutions while being socially and environmentally responsible.