Blog Category: RE Development

Housing Shortage in Los Angeles: Why Safe Land for Development Is Running Out
RE Development | August 29, 2025
Housing Shortage in Los Angeles: Why Safe Land for Development Is Running Out

The housing shortage in Los Angeles is intensifying in 2025 as wildfires, zoning restrictions, and rising demand limit new construction. With fewer safe places to build, prices for existing homes remain high. This article explores the causes, risks, and possible solutions shaping LA’s housing future.

What’s the Normal Real Estate Closing Timeline for Los Angeles?
RE Development | August 29, 2025
What’s the Normal Real Estate Closing Timeline for Los Angeles?

What’s the Normal Real Estate Closing Timeline for Los Angeles? Real estate closings are not the same everywhere. If you’re new to Los Angeles or investing from out of state, you’ll notice the closing process is slower and more layered than in other parts of the country. While many states allow buyers to sign, fund, and walk away with keys…

Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles 2025: Costs, Permits, and Outlook
RE Development | August 28, 2025
Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles 2025: Costs, Permits, and Outlook

Multifamily housing in Los Angeles 2025 faces rising rents, high costs, and long permit timelines, but demand and investment opportunities remain strong.

Why Is Housing in Los Angeles So Expensive in 2025?
RE Development | August 28, 2025
Why Is Housing in Los Angeles So Expensive in 2025?

Housing in Los Angeles is still very expensive in 2025. Limited supply, strict zoning, and strong demand keep prices high for both buyers and renters.

Buying Property in Los Angeles with Tenants in Place: What Buyers Need to Know
RE Development | August 27, 2025
Buying Property in Los Angeles with Tenants in Place: What Buyers Need to Know

Buying property in Los Angeles with tenants already in place can be complicated. California’s tenant protection laws, along with additional Los Angeles regulations, limit how and when tenants can be asked to leave.

Is Los Angeles Housing Market Starting to Shift? What Buyers and Investors Should Know
RE Development | August 27, 2025
Is Los Angeles Housing Market Starting to Shift? What Buyers and Investors Should Know

Is Los Angeles Housing Market Starting to Shift? What Buyers and Investors Should Know If you’ve been following listings in Los Angeles recently, you may have noticed something unusual: more homes showing price cuts. A property listed at $750,000 suddenly drops to $700,000. A mid-range home in Encino gets marked down by $50,000 after only a few weeks. Even higher-end…

Why Single-Family Homes in Los Angeles Are Becoming Scarcer
RE Development | August 27, 2025
Why Single-Family Homes in Los Angeles Are Becoming Scarcer

Why Single-Family Homes in Los Angeles Are Becoming Scarcer The Los Angeles housing market is always a hot topic, but one reality is becoming impossible to ignore: single-family homes are no longer being built in the city. While condos, apartments, and mixed-use projects continue to rise, the supply of detached homes remains fixed. That scarcity has huge implications for buyers,…

Los Angeles Launches Effort to Encourage Starter Homes on City-Owned Vacant Lots
RE Development | August 27, 2025
Los Angeles Launches Effort to Encourage Starter Homes on City-Owned Vacant Lots

Los Angeles has introduced a new initiative to encourage starter homes on city-owned vacant lots, aiming to expand affordable housing options for first-time buyers. This effort could reshape the local real estate market, create new opportunities for developers, and provide stability for families who want to own a home in the city.

What Affordable Housing Strategies Exist in Greater Los Angeles?
RE Development | August 26, 2025
What Affordable Housing Strategies Exist in Greater Los Angeles?

Greater Los Angeles faces an urgent need for affordable housing. Programs like CalHFA loans, Habitat for Humanity support, and density bonus incentives are helping residents and developers find solutions. JDJ Consulting Group breaks down the most effective affordable housing strategies shaping the region today.

Why Entitlements and Permitting Matter More Than Commission Rates in Los Angeles Industrial Real Estate
RE Development | August 26, 2025
Why Entitlements and Permitting Matter More Than Commission Rates in Los Angeles Industrial Real Estate

Leasing industrial space in Los Angeles is about more than broker commissions. Without proper entitlements and permits, deals stall and landlords lose valuable time. This article explains why compliance and zoning preparation should come first to secure tenants and maximize returns.