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Author: Jason Somers

Demystifying the Zoning Variance: Use-Variance vs. Area-Variance

Updated on December 23, 2025 by Jason Somers

When you want to construct a home or develop a commercial building, you will first be tasked with taking the zoning ordinance into account with […]

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Crest Helps With Kate Upton and Justin Verlander L.A. Home Remodel

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

The Beverly Hills home is going for $11.8 million and was built in 1976. It is a five-bedroom and six-bathroom home that features a “easygoing […]

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Crest helps entitle a new mixed-use comprised of dwelling units, self-storage, and ground floor art/office studios

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

Redondo Beach-based Trojan Storage was seeking entitlements for the construction of a nearly 200,000-square-foot development at 13260 W. Maclay Street in Sylmar. The project would provide […]

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Our 6 Step Guide to Building an Addition onto a House

Updated on January 13, 2022 by Jason Somers

Purchasing a home is a sizable investment that can pay dividends by providing you with a great place to live that you can call your […]

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Crest Behind the Ingenuity of Maximizing value for a SUNSET STRIP ARCHITECTURAL CONTEMPORARY GEM

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

This single-family home was built in 2020 featuring a lot of 6,159 square feet. The property contains five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and hardwood floor throughout. […]

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The Importance of Professional Liability Insurance for Architects

Updated on December 1, 2021 by Jason Somers

When working as an architect on a construction project of any kind, you will likely need to obtain professional liability insurance. This type of insurance […]

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Crest helps get the deal done for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend as they sell their Beverly Hills Residence

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

The couple bought their home originally for $14.1 million and sold the home last month for $16.8 million. The home is a seven-bed residence with […]

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Crest Permits Woods + Dangaran’s Celebration of Los Angeles living

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

The 9,800 sq foot home is located in the Trousdale Estates in Los Angeles. The design of the home is an open space layout with […]

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Crest Permits Celebrity Compound

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

Singer and songwriter Rhianna purchased the rebuilt Beverly Hills home to rent out for $13.75 million. The home features a gym, a home theater, a […]

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LADBS Quarterly Newsletter – July 2021

Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

LADBS released their quarterly Los Angeles Building & Safety Newsletter for July 2021. The newsletter discusses updates on: Construction Activity : Affordable/Supportive Housing Projects Service […]

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