Two Years After Measure ULA: How is the Los Angeles Real Estate Market Now?

Measure ULA, also known as the “Mansion Tax,” is a special real property transfer tax imposed by the City of Los Angeles, effective as of April 1, 2023. This tax significantly impacts high-value commercial real estate transactions and has introduced a layer of complexity. Now in the month of April of 2025, what has changed in the Los Angeles real estate market? What should investors and brokers keep looking out for in the upcoming months of the year?

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Los Angeles Restaurant Closures: Wake-Up Call or Turning Point?

Los Angeles has recently seen a wave of restaurant closures, from iconic long-timers like The Pantry and Papa Cristo’s (who just announced that they would be closing this month) to newer ventures like Kevin Hart’s Hart House. Here’s what the closures mean for both the restaurant and commercial real estate industries, and how brokers and investors can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s hope.

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