Three years later is the Mansion Tax (Measure ULA) working?
Understanding Measure ULA – The “Mansion Tax” and Why It Matters. When voters passed Measure ULA (United to House LA) in 2022, nicknamed the “Mansion Tax,” it reshaped how real estate transactions over $5 million are taxed in the City...
SB 79 What It Means for Glendale and Our Neighborhoods
If signed by the Governor, SB 79 could reshape Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena. With the new NoHo–Pasadena BRT, single-family streets near Glenoaks may face big development changes. Learn what’s at stake and why many are urging ...
The Dismantling of SIngle Family Neighborhoods
The Dismantling of Single Family Neighborhoods. This blog came to fruition due to the enormous amount of posts all over social media since the devastating fires in the Palisades and Altadena. As people begin to rebuild, they are being met with ...
2017-2025 Californias Housing Legislation
Over the past decade, California’s state housing laws have systematically chipped away at single-family zoning, using a patchwork of streamlining bills, density bonuses, and CEQA exemptions to open the door to multi-family developments in lon...
The Truth Behind SB 549 Funding Developers Not Fire Victims?
UPDATE: 7/30/2025 California Senate bill that could have brought more affordable housing to the wealthy, star-studded enclave of Pacific Palisades, CA, which was decimated by the January wildfires, has been shelved until next year after a wa...
What You Need to Know About SB 549 and the Resilient Rebuilding Authority.
Update: 7/30/2025 On July 8, 2025, Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released $101 million in funding specifically for affordable multifamily rental housing in Los Angeles County, prioritiz...
Understanding Homebuyer Contracts
Hello, homebuyers! If you’re about to embark on the exciting journey of buying a home, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about the new regulations. And let me tell you, while the chatter may be focused on commissions, fees, and agents, ...
Sober Living Homes in Residential Neighborhoods
Let’s begin by shedding light on the crucial legislative process that various areas are currently engaged in. Per a March 2024 article in the OC Voice, State Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) is leading the charge on a bill that would empower cit...