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Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing

On October 10, 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a significant housing overhaul by approving Senate Bill 79, which rewrites zoning rules in California’s largest metro areas to enable more housing near transit. The law specifically...

Los Angeles County Land and Lot Inventory Snapshot

Market data from Realtor.com provides a real-time snapshot of active land and lot listings across Los Angeles County. Inventory levels, lot sizes, and asking prices vary significantly by submarket, offering land owners insight into current...

Analysis from DEO and LAEDC spotlights the economic toll of the January 2025 wildfires and outlines early recovery trends

The report from Los Angeles County’s Department of Economic Opportunity and LAEDC examines property damage, land disruption, and recovery trends following the January 2025 wildfires. These findings provide important context for land owners evaluating long-term...

2025 California Land Market Trends: Prices and Predictions

The 2025 land market outlook highlights stabilizing prices, increased inventory in select regions, and growing interest in both rural and development-ready parcels. Economic conditions, interest rates, and zoning regulations continue to influence land buyer behavior...

A Year Since L.A.’s Wildfires, Burned-out Lots Are Selling for Half Their Pre-Blaze Values

According to Mansion Global, land parcels in areas such as Pacific Palisades and Altadena are trading at lower prices than before the fires, despite limited overall supply. Some owners remain hesitant to sell, while buyers...

Prime Gas Station & Car Wash Market Update: Active Opportunities & In Escrow Success

Maher Commercial Realty, led by Oron Maher and Arian Zerehi, continues to lead the specialized automotive and fuel property market. With 50+ locations sold and a network of all-cash, pre-approved buyers, we excel at navigating complex transactions involving oil company approvals,...

Plans for Costco Mega Gas Station Ignite Anger in California Residents

Costco has announced plans to build a mega gas station in California, featuring a significantly larger footprint than a typical fuel site, with dozens of pumps designed to reduce wait times and serve high traffic...

LUV Car Wash acquires Champion Car Wash in Los Angeles, plans upgrades

LUV Car Wash has acquired Champion Car Wash, located at 3312 W. Florence Ave. in Los Angeles as part of its continued expansion across the Los Angeles market. The acquisition strengthens LUV’s express car wash...

Fuel Retail Site Valuations Shift as EV Adoption Grows

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, this article explores how fuel retail site valuations are evolving. Rather than focusing solely on fuel volume, investors are increasingly valuing sites based on convenience retail, traffic patterns, and future...

Bonus Depreciation Drives Surge in Gas Station Investment

Following the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, investment sales of gas stations and convenience-store properties have increased sharply. This article explains how buyers can fully expense qualifying improvements in the first year of ownership, improving...

West Vancouver Places Temporary Protection on Former Gas Station

The West Vancouver city council enacted a temporary protection order on a former gas station site to allow time for planning and preservation discussions. While not a commercial sale, the decision highlights how municipalities are...

Record Stockton ARCO Sale Hits $10.2 Million

This article details the record-breaking $10.2 million sale of a single-tenant ARCO gas station property in Stockton, California. The asset included multiple income streams such as fuel sales, a convenience store, a car wash, and...
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