""We bought it for $650,000," LaMonica says of the house. "Of course, we could never afford to buy it now.""
""It was intended to be a creative space, not a home," says LaMonica, 64, who is a commercial real estate broker. "The total cost was around $125,000, including permits, construction and all systems - a significant investment, but one that ended up serving our family in unexpected ways.""
""She wasn't working right away, and like many new grads, she had student debt and credit card debt from getting through school," says LaMonica. "Market rent in the Los Angeles area wasn't realistic, even with a job offer.""
Tina LaMonica and Warren Wellen bought their Craftsman home in South Pasadena in 2001. They converted their one-car garage into a 230-square-foot accessory dwelling unit for Warren's music studio. The project cost around $125,000 and was intended as a creative space. After Sophie, their daughter, returned from law school, the studio became a practical living space due to high rental costs in Los Angeles. The family has a rich history of music and community engagement in their neighborhood.
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