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New Bill Aims to Expedite Residential Development of California’s Commercial Properties
by Seth Styles
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California has been toiling away at solutions for its housing crisis since last year with varying degrees of success. Take for example the two bills that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last September. Those bills made it easier to turn underutilized strip malls into housing. Now, a San Francisco lawmaker is introducing a new bill with a focus on fast-tracking residential develo...

Homes
The Massive Mansion That Became the Most Expensive Home in the Valley
by Seth Styles
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All photos: Realtor.com/Coldwell Banker During the course of our Home Spotlight series, we’ve mostly focused on homes with history. More often than not, these have been hulking behemoths and architectural oddities that would be more difficult to build in modern times. When was the last time you saw a home constructed on a scale comparable to Bob Hope’s Palm Springs home...

Dining
Spotlight: Vibrato Grill Jazz Finds a Unique Rhythm in LA Nightlife
by Seth Styles
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At the nexus point of the San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and Brentwood stands a supper club Los Angeles residents recognize as a community fixture and hidden gem all at once. Established by legendary jazz trumpeter Herb Alpert, the swanky space is replete with his trademark sultry smoothness. Inviting, warm lights fall upon custom glass railings. Rich wood accents imbue every asp...

Real Estate
Is the LA Housing Market Making Big Shifts or Treading Water?
by Seth Styles
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At first glance, January seems like it was a big month for the Los Angeles housing market… at least in some neighborhoods. The absorption rate had massive drops toward a buyer’s market in Northridge and Burbank. Then there was a significant drop in Encino which we’ll also examine a bit more in just a moment. That’s not to detract from decent bumps further into seller&rs...

Financing
Denied Financing? Here’s How a Savvy Agent Can Help You in Your Home Loan Pre Approval Process
by Seth Styles
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Maybe you just found your dream home. Or maybe you just realized that the living situation that’s worked for you in the past isn’t cutting it today. It’s all good until that dreaded moment when you seek home loan pre approval… only to get denied. Where can you go from here? Ten times out of ten, we’d tell you to talk with a compassionate real estate agent. You kno...