Our last post voiced a word of caution with regard to commercial real estate. Essentially, with higher vacancy rates, prospective over-building and jitters in the commercial mortgage back securities market, signs pointing to a major downturn are visible in Southern California as well as other regions of the country. Nevertheless, as one form of real […]

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The next time you go through the theatre district in Los Angeles and see a retail store in its place, you are not lost or hallucinating. It is the sign of the times when it comes to real estate. Essentially, developers have become very creative when it comes to making old, dilapidated properties new again. […]

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A partnership is the foundation of many California businesses. In order for those collaborations to be successful for all involved, Forbes offers some advice about what makes for strong partnerships in business. While there are millions of kinds of businesses, partnerships, investment projects and various kinds of business litigation disputes in Los Angeles alone, just […]

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People in Los Angeles love the Runyon Canyon Park. It is estimated that 1.8 million people visit the 136 acre park each year for the hiking trails, the areas where dogs can roam off-leash, and of course, the Hollywood sign. However, catering to the masses costs money. This is why the city’s Recreation and Parks […]

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As we noted in a few of our posts, the commercial real estate market has shown positive signs that suggest it will be a banner year for investors. Demand for high level space is very active, and a number of projects (including the Rams’ new stadium) suggests that development near landmarks will be active for […]

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It finally happened. What analysts, realtors, lenders and sellers alike have been waiting for since the real estate market plummeted nearly a decade ago. The real estate market has risen to levels seen since the real estate bubble burst in 2008. According to a recent LAtimes.com report, only Orange County has reached pre-recession levels. The […]

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An essential question in whether a business takes on a real estate project is whether the project makes sense financially. This involves making thorough estimates on the costs to renovate a property and balancing them against projected revenue streams. One important aspect is determining how much will be expended in securing and paying off a […]

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“Think globally, act locally,” used to be a popular slogan, and it’s still a nice saying. But today, in a highly complex global economy, it’s starting to seem a bit quaint. After all, the interplay between the local and the global has become increasingly intricate. And there are state and national factors that play key […]

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There’s an old saying about economic phenomenons that “a rising tide floats all boats.” This saying is based on the notion that everyone benefits from good economic conditions. Such may be the case with the new home of the Los Angeles Rams. For the uninitiated and those who are not sports fans, the National Football […]

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With the midpoint of 2016 approaching, it is safe to assume that the growth that investors had predicted will come to fruition, albeit at a slower pace. Nevertheless, the real estate market in Southern California is poised to continue its growth. This notion is based in part on the encouraging flow foreign investment into commercial […]

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