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November 13, 2025

LA City Council to consider proposal on major rent changes

The Los Angeles City Council is reviewing an overhaul to the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), which governs about 650,000 rental units. The plan would limit annual rent hikes to roughly 3% and eliminate certain...
November 13, 2025

Navigating the 2025 Multi-Family Investment Landscape in Southern California

A 2025 outlook from The Apartment Dealer predicts that higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty will temper new multifamily development throughout Southern California. Still, stabilized properties in strong locations continue to draw capital. The report...
November 13, 2025

Almost no one is building new apartments in Los Angeles

Despite a strong need for more housing, apartment development in Los Angeles has slowed dramatically, with permits and new starts down nearly 30% since 2022. Developers cite escalating construction costs, prolonged permitting timelines, and complex...
November 13, 2025

As heat-related deaths rise, L.A. County will soon require that landlords keep apartments cool

Los Angeles County officials have passed a new ordinance requiring landlords in unincorporated areas to maintain apartment temperatures at or below 82°F during hot weather. The rule follows increasing cases of heat-related illness and deaths...
November 13, 2025

SoCal Multifamily in Focus: Strategic Opportunities in Los Angeles/Orange County

According to Matthews Real Estate Insights, multifamily properties across Los Angeles and Orange Counties continue to attract investor interest despite higher financing costs and stricter regulation. Roughly $5.8 billion in apartment transactions were recorded in...
November 13, 2025

L.A. may cap rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 3%

The Los Angeles City Council is evaluating a proposal that would limit rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments—those built before 1978—to just 3% per year. Proponents argue this protects tenants from steep rent hikes amid inflation...
November 12, 2025

Prime Development Opportunities: Active Land Listings & In Escrow Success

At Maher Commercial Realty, we specialize in unlocking the full potential of land across Los Angeles County. Our expertise in zoning analysis, density maximization, and development entitlements helps investors and developers transform properties into thriving residential and...
November 11, 2025

LA County Land Market Snapshot: Size, Pricing, and What It Means for Landowners

Los Angeles County’s land market shows a wide range of lot sizes and pricing. On average, listed parcels span roughly 233 acres with a typical listing price near $1.89 million. The median price per acre...
November 11, 2025

Density vs. Sprawl: What L.A. Landowners Need to Know

The article from Governing explores the long‑standing debate between dense urban development and suburban sprawl by examining a recent California law that overrides some local zoning to allow more multifamily housing near transit corridors. Governing...
November 11, 2025

Los Angeles Encourages Starter Homes on City-Owned Vacant Lots

The City of Los Angeles has initiated a program called Small Lots, Big Impacts to encourage the development of compact for‑sale homes on under‑utilized city‑owned lots. latimes.com Through a design competition, the city aims to pre‑approve building templates...
November 11, 2025

Surplus Land: Availability of Vacant Real Property in LA County

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has publicly listed vacant/surplus properties for disposition. For private landowners: moving land can align with county disposal flows; for buyers: possibilities to acquire formerly public/vacant land might be...
November 11, 2025

LA County Property Values Surpass $2 Trillion, Highlighting Market Resilience

The latest assessment roll for Los Angeles County shows taxable property values topping $2.17 trillion, following a nearly 4% increase year-over-year despite the area’s wildfire-related losses. Santa Clarita Valley Signal+1 The rise is driven by...
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