Senate Bill 50 aims to increase urban housing capacity and affordability. California state senator Scott Weiner has embarked on his third year of rallying to pass S.B. 50, a bill that would override local zoning authority throughout the state and permit denser housing solutions near public transit sites. Developers would be allowed to build duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in areas…
Buying a home takes a lot of financial preparation and groundwork. Are you ready? Preparing to buy a home is no small ordeal. The thought of saving up enough money on top of searching for a home in the right price range is enough to bring anyone stress. With some determination and discipline, preparing to buy a home in 2020…
The Southern California housing market saw a strong finish at the end of 2019, despite a slow start. Six Southern California counties averaged over 5.0% growth in November compared to the previous year. As a whole, Southern California saw a 4.6% sales growth. Active listings tightened up significantly with just 21,496 listings in November 2019 compared to 30,033 a year…
There’s no denying the fact that Los Angeles home prices have soared over the past five years. Record highs leave the current median price sitting at a hefty $715k, compared to just $516k at the end of 2014. Some counties saw increases as significant as 63%, putting current and future affordability into question for buyers. A new emerging form of…
Del Rey Urban had an amazing holiday party this year at Del Frisco’s with their agents. An evening filled with delicious food, cocktails, and memories. DRU celebrated finishing one of their strongest years yet and is looking forward to big plans for growth in 2020. You can see a full image gallery of the holiday party below:
It’s officially the holiday season, Black Friday has passed and Christmas lights are now up. One of the best parts about Christmas is the beautiful lights showcasing across Los Angeles. Whether you want to see a yacht parade with light covered boats cruising through Marina del Rey or an Enchanted Forest of Light, this list covers all of DRU’s favorite…
With holidays around the corner, there is no time for major updates but a few quick tasks can help make your festive celebrations one to remember. Whether you’re a first-time party host or have been having festive gatherings for years, hosting a holiday party can be intimidating and stressful. You want your home to look the best it possibly can…
This Year, Do Something Different for New Year’s Eve. We all get caught up in the rush of the holidays. After the busy month of December draws to a close, celebrating New Year’s Eve can feel like an afterthought. All over LA, there will be amazing events for New Year’s Eve, and to help relieve the stress of planning yet…
Are you hoping to help end the housing shortage in California? If you own a single-family home, then there are options for you to be more than just an advocate. Thanks to new legislation surrounding Accessory Dwelling Units, more single-family homes can easily be turned into triplexes. California has endeavored to simplify the entire process. That said, if you hope…
A brush fire erupted along the 405 Freeway early Monday in the Sepulveda Pass, spreading quickly into neighborhoods and burning homes. Location: TheGetty fire, which broke out near the Getty Center along the 405 Freeway, has burned more than 500 acres. Areas west of the 405 Freeway and north of Sunset Boulevard are under evacuation orders or warnings to be…
