Tag: Real Estate Development

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.

LA Real Estate Cost Explained: Why You’re Paying for Land, Not the Building
RE Development | August 8, 2025
LA Real Estate Cost Explained: Why You’re Paying for Land, Not the Building

In Los Angeles, $500,000 often buys land rather than the home itself. This article explores how location and land value drive LA real estate prices, the impact of teardown properties, and what these trends mean for investors and developers in 2025.

Complete Guide on Coastal Development Permit: Los Angeles City Planning
Permit Expediting | August 4, 2025
Complete Guide on Coastal Development Permit: Los Angeles City Planning

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is essential for building near California’s shoreline. It ensures your project follows environmental and zoning rules. This guide breaks down who needs a CDP, how to apply, and how JDJ Consulting Group helps you navigate the process smoothly.

Understanding the Los Angeles Planning Fee Schedule for 2025
Land Use Consulting | July 22, 2025
Understanding the Los Angeles Planning Fee Schedule for 2025

Planning a development project in Los Angeles in 2025? This guide breaks down the updated City Planning fee schedule, including CPI-based increases, Affordable Housing Linkage Fees (AHLF), appeal costs, and new subsidy programs. Learn how much your application might cost, when fees increase, and how to estimate and potentially reduce planning expenses this year.

California Housing Market Report 2025: Prices and Trends
RE Development | July 18, 2025
California Housing Market Report 2025: Prices and Trends

California’s housing market in 2025 is shifting fast. From stricter CEQA rules to rising construction costs, developers face new hurdles—and fresh opportunities. This forecast breaks down pricing trends, permitting challenges, and where to build next, so you can plan smarter and move faster.

Top Reasons Why People Hire Construction Consultant
Pre-Construction | July 17, 2025
Top Reasons Why People Hire Construction Consultant

In this guide, we explore why hiring a construction consultant can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and keep your project moving forward—especially in cities like Los Angeles. Learn how experts like JDJ Consulting Group help developers navigate regulations, streamline pre-construction decisions, and unlock a project’s full potential.

How Much Do Construction Consultants Charge in California: Your Complete Pricing Guide
Construction Management | July 15, 2025
How Much Do Construction Consultants Charge in California: Your Complete Pricing Guide

How much do construction consultants charge in California? This complete 2025 pricing guide breaks down hourly rates, project-based fees, and retainers—plus key cost factors like project size, region, and complexity. Whether you’re building in Los Angeles or the Bay Area, know what to expect before hiring a consultant.

10 Must‑Ask Questions Before Hiring Construction Consultants
Construction Management | July 10, 2025
10 Must‑Ask Questions Before Hiring Construction Consultants

Hiring the right construction consultants can save you from budget blowouts, permit delays, and mid-project migraines. In this guide, we break down the 12 smartest questions to ask before bringing a consultant on board—plus, how JDJ Consulting Group answers each one. If you’re planning a development in LA or beyond, this checklist is your best first step.

Benefits of Hiring Construction Consultant for Your Construction Project
Construction Management | July 10, 2025
Benefits of Hiring Construction Consultant for Your Construction Project

Thinking about hiring a construction consultant for your next project? Discover how the right expert can help you cut costs, avoid delays, and navigate complex permits. From CEQA to budgeting, here’s why consultants are the secret weapon behind successful real estate developments in Los Angeles.

Q Conditions and Q Removal: Winning Discretionary Cases in Los Angeles Real Estate
RE Development | July 9, 2025
Q Conditions and Q Removal: Winning Discretionary Cases in Los Angeles Real Estate

Outdated Q Conditions can stall your Los Angeles project—unless you know how to remove them. Learn how Q Removal works, when to use it, and how to win discretionary approvals that unlock your site’s full potential.