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Author: Steven Somers

With a long track record of success across a variety of real estate endeavors, Steven Somers has developed a reputation as a trusted land use and development advisor with the ability to add value and reduce risk for clients throughout the Los Angeles area. His expertise in zoning regulations and the entitlement process combined with his understanding of the financial necessities of real estate development allow Steven to provide counsel to business-minded clients looking to begin or grow their real estate portfolio.

A Decade in the Making: City Council Upholds Approval of Crest-Entitled Mixed-Use Project at 1410 Main Street in Venice

Updated on July 13, 2026 by Steven Somers

Los Angeles, CA — July 2026 — The Los Angeles City Council has voted to uphold the approval of a five-story mixed-use development at 1410-1422 […]

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Posted in PressTagged Density Bonus, Mixed-Use Development, Venice

Crest Real Estate Secures Final City Approval for Medical Clinic and Surgery Center Conversion at 640 S. San Vicente Boulevard

Updated on July 13, 2026 by Steven Somers

Los Angeles, CA — July 2026 — Crest Real Estate is pleased to announce final approval of the entitlement package for 640 South San Vicente […]

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Posted in PressTagged Entitlements, Medical Office Conversion, Zoning

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment: What LA Buyers Should Expect

Updated on May 26, 2026 by Steven Somers

Navigating the commercial real estate market in Southern California is both an exciting opportunity and a complex undertaking. Whether you are purchasing a sprawling industrial […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate, Phase 1 ESA

AB/SB ADU Updates: How California’s 2025 Laws Change What You Can Build

Updated on May 20, 2026 by Steven Somers

If you own property in the Golden State, you have likely noticed the backyard building boom. To combat an ongoing housing shortage, state legislators have […]

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Posted in BlogTagged AB 2533, Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU, California ADU Laws, SB 1211

Crest Real Estate Supports Opening of “The Night We Met” in Mid-Wilshire, Expanding Hospitality Project Portfolio

Updated on May 4, 2026 by Steven Somers

Crest Real Estate proudly announces its role in the successful opening of The Night We Met, a new Pan-Asian dining destination located at 788 S. […]

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Posted in PressTagged Conditional Use Permit, Los Angeles, Permits

Why Your LADBS Permit Status Stopped Moving: Common Causes of Permit Delays in Los Angeles

Updated on April 22, 2026 by Steven Somers

You’ve refreshed the online portal every morning, yet your project hasn’t budged an inch. Understanding why your LADBS permit status stopped moving causes immense anxiety […]

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Posted in BlogTagged LADBS, Los Angeles, Permits

Using LADBS Permit Search to Verify a Contractor’s Track Record in Los Angeles

Updated on March 28, 2026 by Steven Somers

You wouldn’t hire a babysitter without a thorough reference check, so why hand over $50,000 for a kitchen remodel based solely on a handshake? According […]

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Posted in BlogTagged contractors, LADBS, Permits

Crest Real Estate Named One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 in Architecture

Updated on March 25, 2026 by Steven Somers

Crest Real Estate, the leading land-use advisory and permit-expediting firm in Los Angeles, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, […]

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Posted in PressTagged Architecture, Fast Company, News

Streamlining Construction with Electronic Plan Review

Updated on February 4, 2026 by Steven Somers

Remember the last time you had to deal with a mountain of paperwork at the bank or the DMV? For decades, getting a construction permit […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Permit, Planning

Understanding Deck Construction Permits: A Guide

Updated on January 27, 2026 by Steven Somers

Picture it: sunny afternoons and weekend barbecues on your beautiful new deck. It’s an exciting home improvement project, but one little word can make it […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Home Improvement, Permit

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