What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – September 6, 2024

Be sure to RSVP Now and Join Us for our next Atlanta REIA Main Meeting & Vendor Tradeshow on Monday, September 9th from 5:30PM-9PM at the City of Light located at 3125 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA with Jeff Cox and “Learn All About Trending Accessible Dwelling Units!”

What You’ll Learn:

1. Understanding Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs):
   • Definition: Explanation of what ADUs are, including their purpose as secondary housing units on a property, and how they differ from traditional housing.
   • Importance of Accessibility: Why accessible design is crucial for people with disabilities, the elderly, and others who benefit from features that enhance independence and safety.
2. Key Accessibility Features:
   • Universal Design: Discussion on the principles of universal design that ensure spaces are usable by all people, regardless of age, size, or ability.
   • Physical Features: Detailed look at specific design elements, such as barrier-free entrances, wider doorways, roll-in showers, and adaptable kitchens.
   • Technology Integration: How smart home technology, like voice-activated controls and automated systems, can enhance the accessibility of ADUs.
3. Benefits of Accessible ADUs:
   • Independence and Quality of Life: How ADUs allow individuals to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.
   • Aging in Place: The role of ADUs in enabling seniors to stay in their communities and homes as they age, with adaptable features to meet their changing needs.
   • Economic and Social Impacts: The cost-effectiveness of building ADUs, and their potential to increase property value and provide affordable housing options.
4. Regulations and Compliance:
   • Local and National Standards: Overview of the legal requirements and building codes that must be met when constructing accessible ADUs, including ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance.
   • Zoning Laws: Information on how local zoning laws and regulations can affect the construction and use of ADUs, and what homeowners need to consider.
   • Lessons Learned: Insights from these projects, including challenges faced during design and construction, and how they were overcome.
5. Customization and Personalization:
   • Design Flexibility: How accessible ADUs can be tailored to meet individual needs, with options for custom features like adjustable countertops, stairlifts, and more.
   • Consultation and Planning: The importance of working with architects, designers, and contractors who specialize in accessible housing to ensure that all needs are met.
6. Future Trends in Accessible Housing:
   • Innovation: Exploration of emerging trends and innovations in accessible housing design, materials, and technology.
   • Sustainability: How accessible ADUs can also be designed with sustainability in mind.

RSVP Now and Join Us on Monday September 9th, 2024 with Jeff Cox and “Learn All About Trending Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs)”

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend for no charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

As always, Atlanta REIA Members can attend our Main Meeting event at no charge. Non-Members can attend for $20 by registering in advance at https://rsvp.atlantareia.com or pay $25 at the door.

Any vendors wanting to reserve a table for the meeting can RSVP for a Vendor Table here at https://Vendor.AtlantaREIA.com. Vendor tables are reserved and setup on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Join Don DeRosa on September 9th at 5:30PM SHARP at our Meeting-Before-the-Meeting that we like to call the High Tech Home Buying Creative Deal Structuring Subgroup that meets one hour BEFORE the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Event.

Join us at the Meeting-Before-the-Meeting each month where Don will teach you about different real estate investing purchase and sale strategies to put more money in your pocket as as well as state-of-the-art tools and techniques you’ll use to evaluate deals and figure out how to make them work. You’ll learn to work less and earn more so you can spend more time where you want, when you want and with whom you want.

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend for no charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.

At 5:00 PM, we have a Vendor Trade Show that lasts throughout the meeting where you can come out and meet many of our participating Business Members and Vendor Guests who help sponsor our meeting.

Vendor tables are limited, so any vendors wanting to reserve a table for the Atlanta REIA meeting can Register for a Vendor Table here at https://Vendor.AtlantaREIA.com. Vendor tables are reserved and setup on a first-come, first-serve basis.