When you are starting development on a project, among the most important components of the project is the construction timeline that you create. This type of timeline is meant to help visualize the schedules for residential or commercial construction projects. The total work that needs to be done during construction will be broken down into […]
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LADBS Quarterly Newsletter – October 2020
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) has implemented a new virtual inspection process for both contractors and inspectors during these unprecedented times. Other news concerning the department, construction activity in Los Angeles, contracting opportunities, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are explained in this quarterly newsletter. Read more about this newsletter here:
Read MoreThe Difference Between ROI vs. ROE
When you’re thinking about investing in property or land, you may want to measure the ROI and ROE of the project at hand, which can help you determine the health of the investment that you’re about the make. ROI stands for return on investment and is designed to compare the cost of the initial investment […]
Read MoreCalculating the Cost of an Accessory Dwelling Unit
In California, it’s possible for homeowners to add additional living units directly to their properties in the form of an accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit refers to any living unit that’s added to a multi-family or single-family home. These additions are commonly referred to as second units or in-law quarters. Adding a secondary […]
Read MoreWhat is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
In the event that you want to begin a construction project, you may be tasked with sending out a request for proposal, which is a kind of formal business document that provides extensive details about a construction project while also soliciting bids from contractors that could assist with completion of the project in question. Governments […]
Read MoreNew LABDS Submittal and Verification Procedures
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) has modified its procedures and implemented new practices to protect both customers and staff members during these challenging times. They have provided three drop-off/pick-up areas in Metro, Marvin Braude, and West LA on Monday-Friday between 7:30am-4:00pm with the exception of Wednesday’s being between 9:00am-4:00pm. There are […]
Read MoreWhat is Raw Land Investing?
If you’re interested in real estate investment, among the more popular investment opportunities is raw land investing, which comes with numerous upsides. Investing in land is very different from investing in property since development won’t have occurred on the land in question. While you will still need to adhere to local zoning regulations, it’s important […]
Read MoreThe Process of Land Development & Land Use Permits
When you purchase a parcel of land, it’s possible that you will be able to begin the process of land development, which is commonly referred to as raw land development. Raw land development occurs when you buy a piece of land with the goal of constructing a building or completing a development project of some […]
Read MoreCrest Scores Permits & Entitlements for All Time Football Great with his Winning Home in Beverly Hills
In one of Crest’s recent projects in Beverly Hills, Crest was able to acquire the proper permits and entitlements for a luxurious home in Beverly Hills for NFL sports analyst Tony Gonzalez. NFL player turned sports analyst Tony Gonzalez is the current owner of this estate in Beverly Hills, but he’s looking for a buyer. […]
Read MoreWhat is a Conditional Use Permit?
When you want to use land for a purpose that differs from what the land has been zoned for, you will likely need to obtain a conditional use permit. While conditional use permits don’t allow for land to be used for purposes that are directly prohibited by local zoning laws, it’s possible for a conditional […]
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