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        "text": "An attached ADU shares at least one wall with your primary home, whereas a detached ADU is a standalone structure elsewhere on your property. An attached unit or interior conversion often reduces construction costs because it shares foundational elements and allows for more direct utility tie-ins. However, detached units provide superior acoustic separation, privacy, and independent outdoor living options for aging parents or adult children. Choosing between them depends on your available yard space, privacy priorities, and budget.",
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