Affordable and Lively Neighborhoods to Buy in LA County (2025 Edition)

Buying a home in Los Angeles County has never been simple. In 2025, affordability and lifestyle are pulling in opposite directions. People want safety, community, and a short commute—but prices in coastal neighborhoods keep climbing faster than wages. At JDJ Consulting Group, we’ve been watching this shift closely. Many buyers are re-thinking where they want […]
When Real Estate Lessons Cost $7500: What Investors Can Learn from One Bad Deal

Every investor has a story. Some stories are about wins — that perfect deal that turned a solid profit. Others are about losses. And those, surprisingly, are often the ones that teach the most. Recently, a first-time flipper shared how they lost $7,500 on a deal that looked golden on paper but collapsed under the […]
California Upzoning Bill SB 79: Big Promise, Bigger Questions

A historic housing bill sits on Gov. Newsom’s desk. It is bold and messy. It aims to let cities build higher near transit. But the devil is in the details — and in the carve-outs. Los Angeles Times This bill, Senate Bill 79, would override local zoning. It lets developers build up to nine stories […]
$2 B Downtown LA Project Approved Amid Housing Crisis

Los Angeles is rolling the dice. The city’s Planning Commission just cleared a $2 billion mega-project in the heart of Skid Row. The plan is audacious. It aims to replace a cold storage plant with a huge mixed-use complex. (Los Angeles Times) It’s not just another development. This one tugs at the threads of housing, […]