Many aspects of everyday life remain in flux here in California just as it is elsewhere. One area where significant changes are happening -- and necessary -- is in the restaurant business. Since the beginning of the events leading to all these changes, restaurants...
The benefits of buying into a franchise are numerous. You can start your business with a fully developed plan already in place, with the support and training of the franchisor, and with methods of day-to-day operations tried and proven to work. It can be an expensive...
In recent years, the retail industry has taken some hits. In response, real estate development here in California and elsewhere has needed to change in order to move forward. Now, in light of current events, this becomes even more important. Could focusing on pad...
With all the interest in arresting the negative effects of climate change, it may not surprise California residents that government agencies and advocacy groups are attempting to institute new laws, rules and regulations that would affect new construction to make it...
Finding a new plot of land on which to build a new project can be a challenge here in California. As cities continue to grow, developers look for new places that will suit their ideas and support a new development. Before settling on a place to build, it would be...
When beginning a new project here in Orange County or elsewhere, it will usually be necessary to enter into an agreement with a company to handle the renovation or build. Construction contracts can be long with a substantial amount of provisions and fine print. Two...
Whether looking to build on or renovate a piece of Orange County property, it will most likely be necessary to hire a construction contractor. Depending on the size of the planned development, property owners and investors will want either an estimate or a bid for the...
Funding a project is a primary concern for property owners and those they work with. Like many other places, construction costs here in California are not cheap, and finding the money for a development may require some searching and creativity, depending on the...
There is more to California's environment than just the air, water and soil. Developers may focus on these three factors as they obtain an environmental assessment. The problem is that if they forget to account for the potential impact on ecosystems and local animal...
How many people living in or visiting Orange County live with some type of disability? Someone may have those numbers, but if there is even one person here who needs accommodations in order to frequent a certain commercial property, it must comply with the Americans...
