Many of you know my feelings on mansionization - I initially introduced the issue on my blog in November of last year, and I wrote a follow up article this past April. Recently a friend of mine, Sara Nichols, wrote an appeal that I want to share with you. It seems some laws and regulations were indeed compromised to make allowances for the developer to build in one of Brentwood's most picturesque neighborhoods. Sullivan Canyon is a wonderful … [Read more...]
Mansionization – What’s Going On?
The Los Angeles Times has recently been reporting on the building trend that has been impacting Los Angeles neighborhoods, especially those on LA’s Westside, a place I live and where I am involved in the real estate business. The trend has been labeled “Mansionization”, when an older smaller home is torn down and a super-sized larger home is built in its place. This trend proliferated during the last real estate boom. There were few size … [Read more...]