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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A 1.73-acre parcel in the desirable Beverlywood/West Pico corridor of Los Angeles just sold for about $24 million, or roughly $13.9 million per acre. CoStar The buyer is a multifamily developer, and the site—formerly an...

Operating a car wash business in the sunny state of California comes with its own set of rules and responsibilities—particularly when it comes to managing wastewater. In the face of increasing environmental concerns, the California...

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. This was an impactful development for commercial real estate investors seeking to maximize tax benefits through real estate purchases....