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Author: Jason Somers

Crest Project Created by the Minds at Plus Development Featured in Architectural Digest

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Jason Somers

A Crest project, created by the minds at Plus Development and featured in Architectural Digest: The inimitable modernist architect Louis Kahn used to carry a […]

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Crest Entitles Celebrated Modern Design in the Beverly Hills Flats

Posted on June 15, 2020June 16, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest entitles a luxurious residential property which was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times: Thin bands of wood siding and thick stone accents lend […]

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Penalties When Building Without a Permit

Posted on June 15, 2020July 1, 2020 by Jason Somers

Constructing a building isn’t as straightforward as buying a parcel of land and starting construction immediately. In order to legally construct a building in Los […]

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Crest Obtains Permits & Manages Entitlements: Opening Up City Views Obstructed By Neighboring Landscaping

Posted on June 8, 2020July 1, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest obtains permits and manages entitlements for a $39MM Beverly Hills Spec House to open up city views obstructed by neighboring landscaping in the Trousdale […]

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Do I Need a Permit for A Shed at Home?

Posted on June 8, 2020June 17, 2020 by Jason Somers

A permit is a type of approval that you need to receive when constructing a new home or building an addition for an existing home. […]

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Crest Real Estate Successful at Beverly Hills Planning Commission for new Multi-Family build on Complex Site

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by Jason Somers

A duplex located a half-mile east of the Beverly Hills Civic Center could make way for a low-rise condo complex, according to a staff report […]

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How to Draw Building Plans for a Building Permit

Posted on June 1, 2020February 2, 2023 by Jason Somers

Constructing any kind of building requires a significant amount of preparation and planning with a trusted partner. While planning the job is important if you […]

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Crest Expediting and Permitting for 1471 Forest Knoll Drive

Posted on May 30, 2020June 2, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest Real Estate partners with Plus Real Estate Group, expediting and permitting for a new real estate development project at 1471 Forest Knoll Drive. About […]

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The 6 Essential Stages of the Construction Process Ensure Success

Posted on May 25, 2020June 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

When you’re getting ready to construct a new home, it’s important that you’re aware of what the construction process entails, which should help to ensure […]

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What is a Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) and Do I Need One for My Property?

Posted on May 18, 2020October 31, 2022 by Jason Somers

When you’re getting ready to construct a new building or are in the process of changing the ownership of a specific property, you may need […]

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