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.
Steven Somers, Principal of Crest Real Estate
More from Steven Somers
Navigating the Construction Maze: Why Building Permits are Unavoidable
Embarking on a construction project is an exciting endeavor, but the path is often laden with regulatory requirements, including the need for building permits. These […]
Navigating the Mobile Home Moving Maze: A Proactive Guide to Permits, Compliance, and Industry Evolution
Moving a mobile home involves a complex process, and understanding the costs associated with permits is crucial. Permits play a pivotal role in ensuring mobile […]
Crest Submits Density Bonus Apartment and Retail Project
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate development in Los Angeles, the role of permit expediting firms has become increasingly vital. One such firm that […]
Why Knowing How to Calculate Square Feet Is Essential for Home Improvement Projects
Home improvement projects are a popular way for homeowners to enhance their living spaces, increase property value, and create a more comfortable environment. Whether planning […]
Carpet Care Confusion? Demystifying Landlord Carpet Replacement Law
Carpet replacement is crucial to maintaining rental properties, ensuring they remain comfortable and habitable for tenants. In California, there are specific laws and regulations that […]
Electrical Inspections: Your Home’s Hidden Safety Secret Revealed
Your home’s electrical system is a crucial component that provides power to every corner of your dwelling, enabling the functioning of essential appliances and electronics […]
Mastering LADBS Green Form 2 for Sustainable Success
What is LADBS Green Form 2? LADBS Green Form 2, also known as the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Green Building Division Form […]
Shoring: Safeguarding Your Construction Sites and Structures
When you’re working on a construction site or completing an excavation project, you’ll be tasked with using different forms of shoring to ensure a structure […]
Steven Somers Featured in the Press
Crest Real Estate Named One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 in Architecture
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, […]
Crest Real Estate Highlights Emerging Small‑Lot Housing in Silver Lake’s 2772 Rowena Ave. Development
Crest Real Estate, Los Angeles’ premier entitlement and permitting advisory firm, celebrates the rise of a new multi‑home small‑lot residential project located at 2772 Rowena […]
Crest Real Estate Responds to KCRW Reporting on Wildfire Rebuilding Innovation in Los Angeles
Crest Real Estate, Southern California’s leading land‑use advisory and permit‑expediting firm, today issued the following report in response to KCRW Reports coverage highlighting new, collaborative […]
Revitalizing Pacific Palisades: Crest Real Estate’s Role in the 15113 W. Sunset Blvd. Mixed-Use Project
When the devastating Palisades Fire tore through parts of Pacific Palisades in January 2025, it left behind more than charred buildings — it left a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Steven Somers Featured Projects
Sportsmen's Lodge Shopping Center Development
A Bronze House on Nightingale
The Beverly Hills Estates
Trousdale Estates
Santa Monica Compound
Major Investment Firm Headquarters
Small Lot Subdivision
Delicious Comfort Food Restaurant
Engineering and Code Interpretations at Their Finest
Bird Streets Front Row View
Melrose Place Mixed Use
Beverly Hills Trailblazer
Sunset Strip Project
Historical Restoration
