Do I Need a Zoning Variance in LA?

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If you own property in Los Angeles, zoning rules shape what you can build and how you can use your land. But sometimes, your site doesn’t fit neatly into the city’s strict zoning code. Maybe the lot is oddly shaped, on a slope, or just too small for the design you want. That’s when people […]

The Case for More Density in Los Angeles: What It Means for Developers

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Los Angeles can no longer sprawl outward. To address its housing shortage and affordability crisis, the city must embrace denser, walkable development. This shift creates opportunities for developers and investors, but success depends on navigating zoning, permits, and community concerns.

Los Angeles Housing Permits Dropped 23% in 2024 – What It Really Means

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Los Angeles approved 23% fewer housing permits in 2024 compared to 2023. Rising costs, tough rules, and policy shifts slowed down construction across the city. This drop shows why housing feels so expensive and hard to build. Developers, renters, and homeowners are all feeling the pressure.

To Rebuild Los Angeles, Fix Zoning: A Real Estate Consultant’s Perspective

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To Rebuild Los Angeles, Fix Zoning: A Real Estate Consultant’s Perspective Zoning is the skeleton of Los Angeles. It dictates what can be built, where it can rise, and how communities evolve over decades. Yet in 2024 and now 2025, zoning has become both a roadblock and a battleground. The Atlantic recently highlighted this reality, […]

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