The ADU is Complete!

It has been an interesting, thrilling, exhausting and exciting process building the ADU but we are so happy that we did it. The saying goes that construction takes twice as long and twice as much as you expect and we would have to say there’s a reason that saying is so! If anyone is looking to build an ADU, we definitely recommend trying to price out as much as you can up front before starting the project. From the permits, to the engineer to the drafter and the contractor… there were a lot of moving parts but you have to do your best to be as involved in the process as possible.

We hope that this investment in the ADU will add some value to the property overall. An ADU is a great way to earn additional income, offer housing to relatives or just have as an additional living space.

The front of the ADU

The kitchen and part of the living space of the ADU

The side patio so someone can enjoy coffee al fresco

The bathroom

Tiling detail in the bathroom

The outdoor shower that Ian had to have :)

Ready to Sell? Here’s How to Refresh Your Home During Lockdown

Still under stay-at-home orders and looking for something to do? This article can help give ideas on ways to refresh your home! As a service to our clients, The Lashley Group can also consult on ideas for renovation/ repairs to prepare your home for the market.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/realestate/ready-to-sell-heres-how-to-refresh-your-home-during-lockdown.html?fbclid=IwAR2B4H7YGtNxWx80UcXzmp2Z01cVJI3duWiz3oWNL3mpCvUgc2I6CtBKWKo

Fence and Final Touches

We have not posted an update on the ADU since COVID hit and the world went sideways. We are still navigating our “new normal” with both our professional and personal lives, but in the meantime we wanted to share more photos of the progress with our ADU! Here are some photos that Ian took while he was purchasing the lumber for the contractors to build fences around the unit.

Here are some pictures of the exterior fences being built. We had a fence built around the exterior front door for a bit of privacy and security. There is also a fence built around the ADU’s patio area so that there is space for someone to enjoy a little outside time as well.

And here are some photos we posted of some “final touches” that we picked out for the ADU. Can’t wait for you all to see these things come together in the final product soon!

The contractors adding some final touches….

Fannie, Freddie Announce Mortgage Deferral Program For Homeowners Impacted By COVID-19

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alyyale/2020/05/13/fannie-freddie-announce-mortgage-deferral-program-for-homeowners-impacted-by-covid-19/#fdfacd715138

SOLD!

SOLD! In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to successfully help our buyers purchase this triplex in the Long Beach area. We’re all experiencing this unprecedented time in history together and there’s no denying this virus has changed our day to day life. Our thoughts go out to anyone affected by COVID-19. We are also super appreciative of the essential businesses and workers that help keep us safe and fed. Real Estate has been declared an essential business so @thelashleygroup is still open for business. Please let us know if we can help you or anyone you know answer any real estate related questions or need assistance purchasing or selling a home. We can set up a virtual meeting via phone call, FaceTime or Zoom. Do you know anyone looking to buy or sell their home? Feel free to reach out to us at ian@thelashleygroup.com or call/ text us at 323.839.5394

Custom Counter Tops

The kitchen cabinets are in, which means it was time to order the custom counter tops! We kept it simple and cost effective by choosing a composite. We also made sure to choose something durable and that will last for quite a while. We got the referral for purchasing the counter tops from our contractor, and the retail store had a custom counter top go-to guy who we used. It was a quick process that just took the afternoon!

Cabinetry and Updates on Tile Work in the Bathroom

Cabinetry is delivered and installed! Also, the bathroom tile is continuing to be worked on. Scroll down to check out more photos!

Bonus… the exterior painting hasn’t started quite yet, but the contractors did paint the front door the pop of orange that we picked out!

Paint Picks

Here is another fun part of the entire process… picking out paint colors! We have always kept our eye open for inspiration, whether it be from Pinterest or from driving/walking around neighborhoods and store fronts. We knew we wanted to go with a modern and updated look, so we went to the paint store with a general idea of what colors we wanted.

We grabbed a few paint chips that we thought we would like. From here, we narrowed it down to the shades that we liked.

It’s hard to tell what the final product will be with just a small paint chip, so it’s a good idea to get a sample of the paint once you narrow it down to something you think you will like. We painted the wall outside to get a better idea of what it will look like with an entire unit painted. We let the paint dry and revisited again the next day. After trying this process at least 2 or 3 times, we finally decided on a super dark slate blue for the exterior of the house and a pop of color for the door- bright orange!