Karen Bass Wants to Fix LA’s Permitting Problem. Here’s What ED 19 Could Actually Change.
Karen Bass has directed Los Angeles to take on one of its most persistent development problems: a slow and fragmented permitting process. ED 19 could make it easier to get projects through City Hall—and some of the changes are already underway.
Existing ADU vs. “ADU Potential”: Two Very Different Investments
An existing ADU and a property with “ADU potential” may look similar in a listing, but I wouldn’t value them the same way. One is an asset you can evaluate today. The other requires you to spend money, time and take on risk to create the value yourself.
California Just Changed Its ADU Rules. Here’s Why I’m Looking at Some Properties Differently.
California now allows up to two detached ADUs on qualifying single-family lots—a change that could make some Los Angeles properties considerably more interesting. But the opportunity isn't as simple as finding a big backyard. Here's what I'm looking for before I'd pay a premium for that potential.
How I Evaluate a Los Angeles Property for ADU Potential
A big backyard doesn’t automatically mean a good ADU opportunity. Here’s how I evaluate Los Angeles properties by looking at lot layout, access, detached garages, site conditions, utilities and the economics behind adding another unit.