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Author: Jason Somers

The Impact of the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance On Home Buyers

Posted on March 16, 2020June 17, 2020 by Jason Somers

The Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance is a regulation that was adopted in Los Angeles back in 2005. This ordinance is designed to regulate infill housing […]

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All-in-One Commercial Building Inspection Checklist

Posted on March 9, 2020March 24, 2023 by Jason Somers

If you’re looking for a commercial building that can be used to accommodate some of your business operations, one aspect of this process that you […]

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Crest Real Estate project Featured in the March Issue of Robb Report

Posted on March 6, 2020March 16, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest managed the complex entitlements and permitting of this architecturally stunning Beverly Hills residence in the March issue of Robb Report. Read the full Robb […]

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Understanding Land Use Planning for a More Efficient Use of Resources

Posted on March 2, 2020June 17, 2020 by Jason Somers

Land use planning is necessary for any development project to better understand the potential effects of using the land, which is meant to assist developers […]

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The Role of Building Permit Expeditors in Luxury Real Estate Construction

Posted on February 24, 2020November 19, 2025 by Jason Somers

When you’re getting ready to start construction on a new home or begin work on a large remodeling project, among the most significant hurdles that […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Building Permits in Los Angeles

Posted on February 17, 2020August 14, 2020 by Jason Somers

A building permit is an approval that can be obtained from a local government agency that gives you or the contractor you’ve hired the ability […]

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The Land Entitlement Process & What You Need to Know

Posted on February 10, 2020June 17, 2020 by Jason Somers

Land entitlement is a legal process in real estate that involves gaining approval for a development plan. While the process is often lengthy and relatively […]

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Lot Line Adjustments: Explained

Posted on February 3, 2020January 20, 2023 by Jason Somers

A lot line adjustment is an extensive process that involves altering the property lines of parcels of land that already exist. This particular process can […]

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Crest successfully mediates View Restoration Ordinance case in Beverly Hills

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Jason Somers

In a case in Beverly Hills, Crest represented a View Owner requesting to have two Foliage Owners trim and remove multiple trees that grew past […]

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Crest Real Estate Obtains Permits for Sky-High Hollywood Home

Posted on October 14, 2019February 18, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest Real Estate was integral in the process of obtaining permits for a Los Angeles luxury property recently featured in the Architectural Digest in October, 2019! […]

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