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Author: Jason Somers

Entitlements vs. Permits: Why Confusing the Two Will Cost You Months

Posted on May 11, 2026May 4, 2026 by Jason Somers

Picture this: You have just closed on a prime piece of commercial real estate. Your funding is secured, your architect is drafting the final blueprints, […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Entitlements, Land Use, Permits, real estate development, Zoning

Crest Real Estate Supports Rebuild of Ocean Woods Terrace in Pacific Palisades Following Wildfire Loss

Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by Jason Somers

Crest Real Estate is proud to support the rebuilding efforts of Ocean Woods Terrace, a 36-unit condominium community in Pacific Palisades that was impacted by […]

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Posted in PressTagged Pacific Palisades, Wildfire Recovery

How to Qualify for a CEQA Exemption in California Real Estate Projects

Posted on May 4, 2026May 1, 2026 by Jason Somers

Real estate projects in this state are frequently synonymous with mountains of paperwork. Imagine buying an old laundromat to transform it into a neighborhood cafe. […]

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Posted in BlogTagged California Real Estate, CEQA Exemption, Environmental Review, Land Use Planning, Notice of Exemption

5 Common Reasons ADU Permits Get Rejected in Los Angeles (And How to Avoid Them)

Posted on April 27, 2026April 24, 2026 by Jason Somers

In the LA real estate market, a backyard home is a powerful investment—but only if it survives the city counter. Every week your designs spend […]

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Posted in BlogTagged ADU, Los Angeles, Permits

Hillside Construction in LA County: How the Permit Search Process Differs from the City

Posted on April 20, 2026April 22, 2026 by Jason Somers

You might hold a Los Angeles mailing address, but that does not guarantee you actually live in the City of Los Angeles. According to seasoned […]

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Posted in PressTagged Hillside Ordinance, Los Angeles, Permits

What the LADBS Permit Search Reveals About a Property (And What It Doesn’t)

Posted on March 23, 2026March 18, 2026 by Jason Somers

Searching for a home’s history often requires looking past the glossy photos on a real estate app. While marketing descriptions focus on aesthetic appeal, the […]

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Posted in BlogTagged LADBS, Permits

How Long Does It Take to Get an ADU Permit in Los Angeles? A 2026 Timeline Breakdown

Posted on March 16, 2026March 13, 2026 by Jason Somers

If you have heard that new California laws make building backyard homes instant, you have been given only half the story. While regulations are friendlier […]

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Posted in BlogTagged ADU, Construction, Los Angeles, Permits

LA County vs. City of Los Angeles Permits: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Project

Posted on March 9, 2026March 2, 2026 by Jason Somers

Planning to build a deck or remodel your kitchen in Los Angeles? Your first, most important question isn’t what you’re building, but where. Many residents […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Los Angeles, Permits

How to Schedule an LADBS Appointment

Posted on March 2, 2026February 25, 2026 by Jason Somers

Trying to schedule an appointment with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) can feel overwhelming. You have a project to complete, whether […]

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Posted in BlogTagged LADBS

Crest Real Estate Highlights Emerging Small‑Lot Housing in Silver Lake’s 2772 Rowena Ave. Development

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by Jason Somers

Crest Real Estate, Los Angeles’ premier entitlement and permitting advisory firm, celebrates the rise of a new multi‑home small‑lot residential project located at 2772 Rowena […]

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Posted in PressTagged Permit, Siver Lake

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