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 offering affordable, fire-resilient home designs to families affected by January’s Southern California wildfires, including Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods.
As recently featured in Pro Builder, Case Study 2.0 is led by Crest Real Estate and includes collaboration with 40 renowned architecture firms, delivering over 50 architecturally high-quality, pre-approved home plans spanning neighborhood styles such as Spanish Colonial, modern bungalows, and refined ranches ProBuilder.
Streamlining Rebuilding with Design & Efficiency
The initiative blends design excellence with pragmatism. Each plan is tailored to one of eight common lot types in the most affected areas, enabling rapid deployment and administrative ease. Offered at just $25 per square foot—a significant reduction from standard architectural rates—these designs make professional-quality homebuilding accessible for homeowners rebuilding after disaster ProBuilder.
Crest Real Estate has structured the program to reduce rebuilding costs through multiple channels:
- Design discounts from participating architects (including Morphosis, Marmol Radziner, and Tighe Architecture).
- Material discounts (15–30%) on essential building components like doors, windows, roof tiles, and exterior cladding, secured from partner vendors.
- Pre-approved designs, which enable a faster permitting process and fewer delays compared to entirely custom plans.
Once a prototype design completes the typical four- to six-month permitting journey, each subsequent build using that same design can receive approval within just two months—demonstrating efficiency gains that resemble an “assembly-line” model.
Combining Style, Speed, and Safety
This initiative is about more than speed—it’s a strategic balance of style, safety, and cost-effectiveness. By integrating fire-resistant materials and thoughtful architectural variety, Case Study 2.0 preserves neighborhood character while building resilience into every home. The program’s scalable model also supports streamlined workflows for contractors and agencies alike, garnering broad support from civic stakeholders.
Leadership Perspective
“Case Study 2.0 is about rebuilding smarter, faster, and with integrity,” said Steven Somers, founder of Crest Real Estate. “By providing pre-approved, beautifully crafted designs at a reduced cost, we’re helping communities heal—not just structurally, but creatively and culturally.”
Jason Somers, President & Founder of Crest Real Estate
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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