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Soil Testing and Geotechnical Reports in Residential Real Estate

In residential real estate development, the integrity of a home's foundation is paramount. Without a stable, well-designed foundation, a house…

7 months ago

Understanding Subdivision Maps in Residential Real Estate

Subdivision maps are essential documents in residential real estate development. These legal blueprints define how large tracts of land are…

7 months ago

Understanding Temporary Occupation Permits: A Comprehensive Guide

A Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) is designed to provide people or companies with the means to occupy a building that's…

7 months ago

Building Wildfire-Resistant Homes: A Practical Guide to Safety and Cost-Effective Solutions

Currently, more than 33% of all homes in the country are located in the wildland-urban interface, which describes areas where…

8 months ago

Understanding the Cost of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

Whether you're developing a new building or buying an existing one, you may be tasked with performing a Phase 1…

8 months ago

Rebuilding Your Home After a Fire in Los Angeles

Rebuilding a home after a fire in Los Angeles can be one of the most overwhelming challenges a homeowner may…

8 months ago

Understanding Infill Development: Revitalizing Urban Spaces

Infill development, it's a process that involves constructing buildings or other types of facilities on land that is unused or…

8 months ago

California’s Density Bonus Law: Incentives for Affordable Housing Development

In 1979, California passed the Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code ยงยง 65915-65918) to encourage affordable housing development by offering incentives…

8 months ago

Understanding Stormwater Permits in California

Stormwater is the runoff that's produced from rain or snow events. When this precipitation moves over impervious surfaces or land,…

8 months ago

Urban Construction and the Reuse of Open Land for New Development

Constructing homes, apartments, office buildings, and city infrastructure in an urban location comes with specific challenges that must be overcome,…

9 months ago