Los Angeles just got a fresh, data-rich snapshot of its housing reality: the State of Los Angeles County Housing and Neighborhoods (SOLACHAN) 2025. Compiled by USC’s Neighborhood Data for Social Change, it pulls together the big trends—population shifts, supply,...
Most “green upgrades” get dismissed as feel-good extras. In reality, the right materials cut your utility bills, maintenance cycles, insurance risk, and replacement costs—and make the building more durable and comfortable. Below is a practical, contractor-tested...
When disaster strikes—like the devastating Pacific Palisades fire earlier this year—many homeowners face an overwhelming reality: rebuilding isn’t as simple as hiring a contractor and breaking ground. Before a single nail is hammered, there’s an essential, often...
When disaster strikes, the real test isn't surviving the crisis—it's navigating the complex journey back to what was lost. The 2025 Pacific Palisades Fire stands as one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history, destroying over 6,800 structures and...
by Armen Mardirousi If you've ever tried to get a construction permit in Los Angeles, you know the feeling: you walk into the Department of Building and Safety with what you think is a simple project, and three hours later, you're holding a stack of correction notices...