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, environmental due diligence, and creative deal structuring. Below, explore our current active opportunities and one in escrow property across California...Read More
Maher Commercial Realty continues to lead the Los Angeles multifamily market, connecting investors with high-potential apartment properties across diverse neighborhoods. Below, explore four active opportunities and our recent successful sale, each showcasing distinct investment strategies from stable cash flow to significant value-add potential. ✅ Recent Success 1737 Camden Avenue | West LA 5-Unit (SOLD) Sale...Read More
A large national landlord reached a settlement with the State of California after allegations that algorithmic pricing tools inflated rents across LA‑area apartment communities.The agreement includes fines and a requirement to discontinue the software linked to coordinated price escalation. The case underscores increased regulatory attention on revenue‑management practices and highlights possible legal exposure for owners...Read More
A new USC Lusk Center housing forecast projects continued rent growth across Southern California over the next two years, driven by persistent under‑building and tight vacancy rates.While Los Angeles County’s growth is expected to be modest, the trend still supports stable long‑term performance for multifamily owners. The report notes that Orange County and other neighboring...Read More
The City Council advanced a significant overhaul to Los Angeles’s rent‑control framework, completing the final step required for implementation. The update establishes an annual rent cap of roughly 4 percent and replaces longstanding formulas that once allowed larger rent adjustments. Tenant advocates support the measure as necessary modernization, while many landlords express concern about long‑term...Read More
The Los Angeles City Council approved major updates to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, affecting roughly 650,000 regulated apartment units across the city. The changes lower annual rent‑increase caps to about 4 percent and eliminate certain utility surcharge pass‑throughs that landlords previously relied on. Supporters argue these revisions protect tenants, while landlords warn that reduced revenue...Read More
The Los Angeles City Council voted to permanently adopt a housing‑streamlining ordinance designed to accelerate approvals for affordable apartment developments.The program, which originated as an executive directive, has already reduced review timelines from several months to an average of only a few weeks. Hundreds of projects representing tens of thousands of future affordable units are...Read More
Developers across Los Angeles are intensifying their search for entitled or entitlement-ready land as the region approaches aggressive 2029 housing targets. With limited time to bring new projects online, builders are targeting parcels where zoning, density, and environmental hurdles have already been addressed. This competition is increasing demand for both vacant land and underutilized sites...Read More
A recently implemented California density law is forcing cities to increase allowable residential density on commercial, industrial, and underutilized parcels. The law aims to ease the state’s housing crisis by unlocking more land for multifamily development. Local governments have resisted, but the policy is reshaping zoning patterns across urban counties. In Los Angeles County, this...Read More
The Los Angeles County Development Authority has published an updated list of surplus government-owned parcels that may be made available for private acquisition or redevelopment partnerships. These sites range from small infill lots to larger redevelopment-ready tracts. By declaring parcels as surplus, the County signals its openness to repurposing underutilized land for housing or community...Read More
