The V-shaped COVID-19 recovery many experts expected has regressed several letters in the alphabet, to K. In other words: High-income, affluent individuals will recover relatively quickly, whereas the lower-income population is at serious risk of plunging into poverty. People who derive their primary income from service industry jobs have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. For several months, unemployment…

Moments like these that redefine community. While we all focus on staying healthy, social distancing and ensuring the safety of our families, friends, co-workers, and members of our communities at large, please join us and stay up-to-date on what is currently happening in your local market and all the communities DRU serves across the nation. In order to better serve…

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and picking the best option last minute isn’t always the easiest. While restaurants and other romantic hotspots are usually booked up by now, Del Rey Urban has put together a list of things to do that will impress any date! How about a sunset gondola ride or see a live show? Whether you’re spending…

The Proper Hotel chain will be coming to Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles this year and hotel aficionados couldn’t be more ecstatic. Proper Hospitality is redefining traditional luxury hospitality, targeting a new generation of high-end travelers who yearn not only for elevated services and amenities, but memorable stays and cultural connectivity. Showcasing the best of what a destination has…

With the current housing shortage that is affecting hundreds of thousands of people, while driving up rents and property values statewide, California officials and real estate experts are looking to an often overlooked form of housing as a potential solution: the in-law unit! ADUs provide an easy opportunity for more affordable housing for renters and rental income for homeowners. So,…

In DRU’s last article they introduced Scott Chaplan, ESQ. Chairman and Managing Director of Del Rey Urban‘s new book, Money Matters: World’s Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success. Each month they will be releasing excerpts from the book and allow readers the opportunity to discover and learn more about how Scott Chaplan was able to succeed in the…

Who is Responsible: You or Your Landlord? Having a landlord can be a big benefit for people who choose to rent. Landlords maintain the property, take care of expensive repairs, and keep up with regular maintenance. If something goes wrong, a renter can usually pass the problem along to the landlord. However, it isn’t always easy to tell whose responsibility…

Whether you’ve just landed the job of your dreams in a different city, or you’re looking for a complete life change and are ready to move to a new city right away. Transitioning to a completely new surrounding isn’t always easy – but, it’s definitely exciting. The rush of experiencing a whole new place and everything it has to offer…