Jason Somers, President of Crest Real Estate

Jason Somers’s Permitting & Expediting Experience

With over 15 years of professional experience in the Los Angeles luxury real estate market, Jason Somers has the background, judgement and track record to provide an unparalleled level of real estate services. His widespread knowledge helps clients identify and acquire income producing properties and value-ad development opportunities.

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Benefits of Conditional Use Permit Amendments in Los Angeles

Before diving into the benefits, it’s crucial to understand what a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is. A CUP is a zoning exception that allows a […]

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Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Understanding LCR1 Zoning Regulations and Implications

Understanding zoning regulations can be a daunting task, especially in a bustling city like Los Angeles. With a myriad of zoning codes and classifications, it’s […]

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Pacific Palisades

Clarification on the 110% Rebuilding Threshold and Expedited Plan Check

As the Palisades community begins the critical process of rebuilding after the recent fires, it is vital that everyone involved—architects, agents, builders, and homeowners—has accurate […]

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Understanding FEMA Flood Zone Maps: A Comprehensive Guide

Flooding is one of the most significant natural disasters that can affect communities, destroying properties and infrastructure. To mitigate the risks associated with flooding, FEMA […]

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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 undeveloped wildland meets human development. […]

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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 face. While the emotional toll […]

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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, it will pick up pollutants […]

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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, the primary of which is […]

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What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

If you’re in the market to buy a home, your lender will likely require you to purchase insurance before the sale concludes. The title you […]

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Jason Somers Featured in the Press

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Modern Luxury: Crest Real Estate Leadership in Wildfire Recovery Design Movement

Crest Real Estate, Los Angeles’ leading land-use advisory and permit-expediting firm, has been prominently featured in Modern Luxury for its trailblazing role in the launch […]

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Spectrum News 1: Crest Real Estate’s Case Study 2.0 Sets New Pace for Post‑Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA — Crest Real Estate, Los Angeles’s leading entitlement and permit‑expediting firm featured on Spectrum News 1, today highlights its innovative Case Study 2.0 […]

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ProBuilder.com: Crest Real Estate Launches Case Study 2.0 to Accelerate Wildfire Recovery with Pre-Approved Home Designs

Los Angeles, CA — Crest Real Estate, the city’s foremost land-use consulting and permit-expediting firm, today announced the launch of Case Study 2.0—a groundbreaking rebuilding initiative […]

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Homes.com: Crest Real Estate Launches Case Study 2.0 to Accelerate Resilient Rebuilding Across Fire‑Impacted Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA — Crest Real Estate, the premier entitlement and permit-expediting advisory firm, today announced the launch of Case Study 2.0, an initiative inspired by […]

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GlobeSt Feature: Crest Real Estate Advances Wildfire Recovery with Strategic Rebuild Leadership in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA — In response to ongoing efforts to rebuild following January’s devastating Southern California wildfires, Crest Real Estate—Los Angeles’ leading entitlement and permit-expediting […]

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DailyNews.com: Crest Real Estate Introduces Catalog Homes as Blueprint for Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA via DailyNews.com — Crest Real Estate, the region’s leading entitlement and permit‑expediting advisory firm, today unveiled its adoption of catalog home designs […]

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Crest Case Study 2.0

The Real Deal: Crest Real Estate Unveils Case Study 2.0 to Fast‑Track Fire Recovery in Southern California

Los Angeles, CA via TheRealDeal.com — Crest Real Estate, the region’s leading entitlement and permit‑expediting firm, today announced the public launch of Case Study 2.0, a […]

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FastCompany.com: Crest Real Estate Launches “Case Study 2.0” to Revolutionize Wildfire Rebuilding in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – In response to the widespread destruction caused by January’s wildfires, Crest Real Estate—Southern California’s top entitlement and permit-expediting advisory firm—today announced […]

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Monocle.com: Crest Real Estate Champions “Design‑First” Recovery in Pacific Palisades Post‑Wildfire

Los Angeles, CA — Crest Real Estate, the region’s leading entitlement and permitting consultancy, is spotlighting emerging grassroots and design-driven approaches accelerating the rebuilding of […]

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Jason Somers Featured Projects

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Contemporary Shopping Center Development

Sportsmen's Lodge Shopping Center Development

A Bronze House on Nightingale

A Bronze House on Nightingale

The Beverly Hills Estates

The Beverly Hills Estates

Trousdale Estates

Trousdale Estates

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Santa Monica Compound

Santa Monica Compound

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Major Investment Firm Headquarters

Major Investment Firm Headquarters

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Small Lot Subdivision

Small Lot Subdivision

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Delicious Comfort Food Restaurant

Delicious Comfort Food Restaurant

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Engineering and Code Interpretations at Their Finest

Engineering and Code Interpretations at Their Finest

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Bird Streets Front Row View

Bird Streets Front Row View

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Melrose Place Mixed Use

Melrose Place Mixed Use

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Beverly Hills Trailblazer

Beverly Hills Trailblazer

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Sunset Strip Project

Sunset Strip Project

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: Historical Restoration

Historical Restoration

Crest Real Estate Expedites and Permits: California Living

California Living