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Recent Examples of granny flat
Use it as a granny flat, a tiny lakehouse, or a detached studio or office.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Also known as granny flats, backyard tiny homes or in-law suites, ADUs are a growing trend in home building and renovation.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Here's where Carmel to take another look at if granny flats could ease housing affordability issues Driving through downtown Noblesville is getting easier as Pleasant Street bridge opens Solitary homes dot busy Fishers streets.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Candidates can encourage cities to rezone for alternative housing options such as granny flats and multifamily units and to ease restrictions on commercial-only zoning.
—Micky Horstman, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Also known as granny flats, backyard tiny homes or in-law suites, ADUs are a growing trend in home building and renovation.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Here's where Carmel to take another look at if granny flats could ease housing affordability issues Driving through downtown Noblesville is getting easier as Pleasant Street bridge opens Solitary homes dot busy Fishers streets.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Candidates can encourage cities to rezone for alternative housing options such as granny flats and multifamily units and to ease restrictions on commercial-only zoning.
—Micky Horstman, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
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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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The apartment’s railroad flat configuration is a plus.—
Joanne Kaufman,
New York Times,
31 July 2024
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Shelton moved with her five kids to a railroad flat on Blake Street in Berkeley.—
Sam Whiting,
San Francisco Chronicle,
23 Mar. 2022
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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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However, one couple in Brooklyn, N.Y., has found ways to make a studio apartment not just a place to live, but a home that fits both of their needs – and personalities.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
4 May 2025
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The 2,400-square-foot home has been split into four studio apartments.—
Conor Dougherty,
New York Times,
4 May 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 current layout includes a one-bedroom garden apartment (perfect for guests, nannies, or passive income) and a four-bedroom triplex above.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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Modern practices can not only improve efficiency and compliance but also open doors to strategic opportunities that drive growth and resilience.—
Gary Galstyan,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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From Weeks 1-13, the Lions ranked top-10 in scoring defense (2nd), yards per game allowed (10th), rushing yards per game allowed (fifth), goal-to-go efficiency (third), red-zone efficiency (second), third-down conversion rate (1st), defensive success rate (sixth) and defensive EPA/play (second).—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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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Corcoran and her husband, Bill Higgins, bought the 11-room duplex apartment in 2018 for $10 million and spent $3 million on renovations, according to CNBC.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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The West Village condo, perched on the 16th floor of Robert AM Stern’s Superior Ink Building, sold for about $5.76 million.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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The goals are also to give the city a fresh new identity, enhance property values and invite business capital for condos, stores and restaurants.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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Take world cruises in the penthouse suites of luxury liners.—
Herb Cromwell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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Price ranges from $4.9 million to $100 million for the penthouse.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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“Granny flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20flat. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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