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Recent Examples of granny flat
In most cases, Carmel homeowners currently have to apply for a zoning variance and go through a public hearing process in order to build granny flats, which can be a lengthy process.
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Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
In-law suites, garage apartments, or granny flats are all variations of accessory dwelling units—also known as ADUs.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
While the current legislation says that local governments can allow granny flats—independent living spaces added to homes or properties—new bills making their way to the state's chambers could require them to do so.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Catch up quick: Casitas are tiny homes behind larger houses that can be rented out or occupied by family (leading to their other names — in-law suites and granny flats).
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
In-law suites, garage apartments, or granny flats are all variations of accessory dwelling units—also known as ADUs.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
While the current legislation says that local governments can allow granny flats—independent living spaces added to homes or properties—new bills making their way to the state's chambers could require them to do so.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Catch up quick: Casitas are tiny homes behind larger houses that can be rented out or occupied by family (leading to their other names — in-law suites and granny flats).
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granny flat
- railroad flat
- efficiency apartment
- studio apartment
- garden apartment
- efficiency
- duplex apartment
- condo
- penthouse
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Their first place had been a railroad flat, four flights up, three avenues over on Columbus, amid the drug dealers and the prostitutes, the opera singers and the social workers, fine for newlyweds starting out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The apartment’s railroad flat configuration is a plus.—
Joanne Kaufman,
New York Times,
31 July 2024
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Listen to this article The owner of a low-cost motel near I-84 is looking to convert it into 65 efficiency apartments, the kind of repurposing that Connecticut housing advocates have been pushing for in the General Assembly.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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The firm has built 11 efficiency apartment buildings across the country.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
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What to be aware of: This air conditioner only cools 250 square feet, which is only suitable for bedrooms and small studio apartments.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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Additional structures include a 750-square-foot cabin and a 900-square-foot studio apartment for guests or staff, plus a massive six-car garage that’s currently home to ATVs, a gym, and extra storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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The result tees up a vote today by the full City Council, when aldermen could give a green light clearing the way for new garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions and coach housing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Adding to the home’s flexibility, whether for extended family or live-in staff, there’s a three-bedroom garden apartment on the lower level with a private entry.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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The firm claims to have identified tens of thousands of crypto casinos worldwide, each exploiting the same regulatory loopholes with devastating efficiency.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Red Sox were one of many teams that use modeling and try to figure out what the best values are on and its' all about efficiency and getting the best deal and this and that and the other thing.—
Mike Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The duplex apartment occupies the top floors of a 19th-century carriage house that is hidden down a gated former horse passageway just off of New York's Times Square and has played a starring role in both film and TV.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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The two upper floors contain an independent duplex apartment with both interior access and a separate staircase to the ground-floor entrance.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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In the first six months of this year, single family permits are down 25% while permits for apartments and condos are up 18%.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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An upcoming Long Island City tower with plans for around 560 rentals and condos is touting an amenity package that will feature courts, as is a 515,000-square-foot mixed-use project in Mott Haven that’s in the works.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
31 July 2025
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The record-breaking deal follows the 137 million dirhams sale of the Nobu Residences penthouse.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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From $676 per night. Perks: Air conditioning, high-speed Wifi, in-unit laundry Nestled in a gorgeous Modernist building steps from Passeig de Gràcia, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment is a serene design retreat in one of the city’s most happening districts.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
25 July 2025
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