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Author: Jason Somers

5 Common Los Angeles Building Permits

Updated on June 17, 2020 by Jason Somers

A building permit is an approval from a government agency that allows you to go forward with the construction or redevelopment of a property that […]

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Utilizing the LADBS: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

Updated on November 19, 2025 by Jason Somers

LADBS stands for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. This department is designed to provide plan checking, code enforcement, inspection, and permitting services […]

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Crest Works with the Masters of Design and Detail in Kovac Design Studio

Updated on March 18, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest works with the masters of design and detail in Kovac Design Studio to bring this Trousdale mid-century to life. Read more at https://www.galeriemagazine.com/lori-kanter-tritschs-beverly-hills-home-is-a-modernist-masterpiece/

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Jason Somers & Crest Real Estate Deliver Another Trousdale Residence

Updated on June 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

Jason Somers and his team at Crest Real Estate deliver another Trousdale residence with the talented Jim Magni for this art gallery experience. Read more […]

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Crest Permits Stunning Warm Modern in Bel Air

Updated on March 16, 2020 by Jason Somers

Crest permits stunning warm modern luxury home located in Bel Air, California. Read more at https://plusrealestategroup.com/project/sarbonne-road-3/

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Honey Cofounder Buys $60 Million Mansion After Selling to PayPal

Updated on March 16, 2020 by Jason Somers

In November, PayPal bought the online coupon company Honey for $4 billion. Honey cofounder George Runa just bought a $60 million home in Los Angeles, […]

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The Impact of the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance On Home Buyers

Updated on June 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

Updated on March 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

Updated on March 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

Updated on June 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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