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Author: Jason Somers

Crest Helps Make a Beautiful Concept Reality in Santa Monica

Updated on June 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

Updated on June 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

Updated on March 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

Updated on May 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

Updated on May 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

Updated on May 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

Updated on May 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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Landscape Architects and Why You Need One for Your Home in Los Angeles

Updated on May 14, 2021 by Jason Somers

Whether you would like to have an outdoor patio built in your backyard or want to enhance the entire landscape around your home, it’s important […]

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The Truth Behind Construction Activity Indicators

Updated on April 30, 2021 by Jason Somers

Deciding to develop a home or commercial building on a plot of land can be a very difficult decision to make. You don’t want to […]

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Crest Real Estate’s Take on Permit Searching in Los Angeles

Updated on June 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

When you want to complete a construction project of any kind, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to obtain at least one building permit. […]

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