Navigating Legal Paths And Complexities
It has long been a trend for California to lead the way in progressive measures in business. A law passed last year further cements this reputation. However, the law supporting diversity measures is finding resistance in the court system. What is the law? Called...
Commercial builders in California spend a lot of time thinking about the future. You might know much more than you want to about prospective regulations or environmental variances. As a business owner, you also know the company you built has a bright future beyond you...
We've written many times on this blog about California's dedication to building a more environmentally friendly future. In effect, California wants to lead the country and the world in building towards an eco-friendlier, carbon-neutral world. To get to that point,...
Senate Bill 9 (SB-9) is a new law signed into effect in September. As a feature of the law, it will allow existing single-family homes to add on a new unit much more quickly. This law, aimed at single-family residences, may have several benefits to builders large and...
Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Comeback Plan. This plan encompasses several pieces of legislation that outlines a comprehensive strategy to combat the housing crisis. This marks an enormous legislative effort to control these costs....
Last month the Los Angeles County Assessor released a statement that the real estate market had grown 3.7% in the last year. This growth means that Los Angeles will assess the collective group of property in Los Angeles – called the Assessment Roll – on a value of...
As 2021 moves into the final quarter of the year, now is the perfect time to evaluate your plans for next year. You should keep in mind the possibility of coming tax changes that might have a massive impact on your property sales. Will capital gains taxes change in...
The commercial rental industry has had a significant comeback this year over last year. There are strong indicators that many sectors are on the mend, but one sector – malls – saw its slow decline dramatically accelerated. But when malls eventually fall completely out...
There are two competing interests in the California real estate market. They are corporate investment companies purchasing foreclosed homes to create rental income and housing advocates opposing that trend. A new initiative by California may disrupt this national...
The real estate industry, meaning sales, commercial development and property management, relies on land and its native resources. Among those resources that create value in a piece of property is water. California has struggled with water shortages and droughts for...
