Granny flats are kind of having a moment in Greater Washington right now.

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Recycling isn't just for your bottles and cans, you know.

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In this generation, more people are staying single longer, are having fewer children, and frequently prioritize walkable urban neighborhoods over suburban ones.

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You may be familiar with the typical “English basement,” an apartment at the bottom of a rowhouse that's particularly popular with interns and small families in DC.

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Montgomery County is debating a change to its zoning rules that would make it easier to build accessory apartments, also known as Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs.

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On Tuesday, Montgomery County amended its zoning laws to make it easier to build accessory apartments.

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The increasing homeless population in all urban centers shows that achieving housing equity will require an innovative approach to residential distribution along with a variety of housing types.

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Jay Fazio, 30, is a real estate agent with TTR Sotheby’s and specializes in the neighborhood where he lives — 16th Street Heights in Northwest Washington.

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What It Takes To Build Accessory Dwelling Units (And Why Some People Oppose Them)

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As part of a large trend in the Washington DC area, local residents are converting their basements and garage into additional dwelling units to accommodate changing family sizes and the desire to live closer to work, play, and transport.

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The U.S. capital is one of the most expensive cities in the country, but Derek Wright hopes to cover his housing costs with a novel strategy that local officials are keen to foster: He is becoming a small-scale landlord.

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Since regulations were clarified on accessory dwelling units (ADU) in DC, UrbanTurf has taken interest in the ADU market, highlighting examples of units at various stages in different parts of the city.

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