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Q4 2024 Los Angeles Multifamily Market Report Los Angeles Key Findings The Los Angeles multifamily higher-tier segment made up the most absorption activity throughout 2024, with renters taking up 7,100 units. The Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, and San Gabriel Valley submarkets accounted for the highest absorption levels. With sustained rental activity, Los Angeles has been […]

Los Angeles County Multifamily Market Report Long Beach Long Beach, located in Los Angeles County, is a vibrant coastal city known for its bustling waterfront, diverse culture, and extensive outdoor recreational opportunities. The most common job groups are in retail sales, food service, healthcare support roles, and construction trades. Administrative positions and professional services are […]

West Los Angeles Multifamily Market Report Market Overview West Los Angeles is a thriving metro on the West Coast. Its economy includes major industries such as entertainment, tourism, worldwide trade, fashion, and aerospace. The market has a strong entrepreneurial culture and a huge pool of creative workers, leading to a high rate of new business […]

Los Angeles Retail Market Report Market Overview The Los Angeles economy is diverse, with significant contributions from entertainment, tourism, international trade, fashion, and aerospace industries. The market’s creative workforce and entrepreneurial spirit contribute to high levels of business formation and self-employment. Sectors like transportation have seen growth, particularly in warehousing, driven by increased demands from […]

Changes to the Los Angeles Mansion Tax and Measure ULA Los Angeles’ famed “Mansion Tax” was a misnomer from the beginning. The city’s property transfer tax, officially known as the ULA Tax, was introduced as part of Measure ULA to fund more affordable housing programs and provide resources to tenants at risk of homelessness. But […]

Q1 Los Angeles Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Los Angeles (LA) has a vast economy, playing a significant role in national entertainment, tourism, international trade, fashion, and aerospace industries. The city is rich in creative workers and entrepreneurship, fostering business formation and self-employment. Notable talent generators include top-tier universities like USC, UCLA, and Cal Tech, […]

Phoenix Industrial vs. Los Angeles Industrial: A Comparative Study of Economic Dynamics & Growth Opportunities The growth of the Phoenix MSA is similar to the “Path of Progress” that occurred in Southern California in the 1980s and 1990s. Los Angeles got expensive and crowded, which pushed its growth to Orange County. As Orange County grew, […]

West Los Angeles & Venice Beach Multifamily Market Report West LA Submarket Overview This West LA submarket includes Palms, Mar Vista, and Culver City. Culver City is known for its historical significance in the film and entertainment industry, with several studios and production facilities established in the area. The city has popular attractions like Sony […]

Los Angeles County Housing Stock Los Angeles County faces a critical housing dilemma: while experiencing a loss of 2% to 3% of its housing stock annually, it only manages to regain 1% each year. The root causes of this disparity lie in a complex interplay of legislative frameworks, market dynamics, and economic factors. Despite these […]