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Author: Jason Somers

What is a Civil Contractor/Engineer & What do They Do?

Posted on July 19, 2021November 29, 2022 by Jason Somers

Whenever you drive your car on the highway or take a flight from a nearby airport, these structures have been built by a civil contractor/engineer. […]

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What is a Planned Unit Development?

Posted on June 21, 2021July 2, 2021 by Jason Somers

A common type of development that can be built in residential zones is a planned unit development. A planned unit development consists of an entire […]

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Permitting & Remodeling Your Home Kitchen

Posted on June 14, 2021May 25, 2023 by Jason Somers

types of home remodeling

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Crest Helps Make a Beautiful Concept Reality in Santa Monica

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Jason Somers

Designed by Howard Backen and built by MG Partners, it is a masterpiece in detailed elegance. View the entire home below:

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Crest Permits Unique Daylighted Basement Architectural Masterpiece in Trousdale

Posted on June 2, 2021June 10, 2021 by Jason Somers

Enes Yilmazer showcases the $65 million dollar home in Beverly Hills. The home is designed by Soata and features a $250k olive tree in the […]

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Building a Deck without a Permit: What You Need to Know

Posted on May 31, 2021March 24, 2023 by Jason Somers

Among the most popular renovations that homeowners make is to add a deck to the back of their home, which is a great way to […]

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Crest Brings Iconic Home Back to Life

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Jason Somers

David Zaslav bought this house from former american film producer Robert Evans for $16 million. The home is located in the Beverly Hills area and […]

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Obtaining a Special Use Permit

Posted on May 24, 2021May 28, 2021 by Jason Somers

If you want to use a parcel of land in a manner that isn’t necessarily allowed by the local zoning code, you may need to […]

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Crest Real Estate Leads Permitting Strategy for Iconic Hilltop Farmhouse

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jason Somers

The Los Angeles home was designed for celebrities Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. The design of the home was based around past designs the couple […]

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Obtaining a Contractor License in California

Posted on May 17, 2021May 20, 2021 by Jason Somers

If you’re interested in constructing homes and completing renovations, you may want to look into earning a contractor license in California. A licensed contractor is […]

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