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Specialty Studies & Consulting


Specialty Studies & Consulting Projects

 Work-Outs

WorkoutDSG has the broad base of experience and tools to assist banks, trustees, property owners and advisers in the design and implementation of an effective work-out strategy for troubled assets.  Services include:
  • Financial Assessment Current Project Feasibility
  • Recommendations for Re-Design of Project Entitlement Approvals, or Existing Property Elements to enhance viability
  • Application for Modifications to Approved Plans, as indicated by research
  • Management of process for Approvals for desired Renovations or Remodeling.

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 Resolution of Zoning & Code Compliance Issues
ZoningWe can assist property owners and businesses in resolving a variety of governmental issues and in obtaining needed approvals including:
  • Zoning Requirements
  • General Plan Amendments
  • Conditional Use Permits
  • Compliance with Project Conditions of Approval
  • Compliance with CEQA Mitigation & Monitoring Program Measures
  • State Bonus Density Applications
  • Local Coastal Plan Amendments
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 "Opinion of Value" Assessments
Opinion of ValueDSG principals are uniquely qualified to assist property owners, investors, and financial institutions in accurately assessing the current and projected market value of a variety of asset types, including:
  • Existing Apartment Properties
  • Mixed-Use and Commercial Properties
  • Proposed Renovation or Repositioning of Properties
  • Approved Development Proposals
  • Vacant Land without Development Entitlements
  • Agricultural Land
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 Expert Witness Testimony
Expert Witness TestemonyWhen disputes result in legal action, it is critical to have the most knowledgeable and persuasive experts on your team!  Our wide range of experience and excellent communication skills make us the best choice to help you defend your rights in court.  We can provide Expert Witness Testimony on the following topics:

  • Real Estate Market and Asset Valuation Issues
  • Industry Standard Operating Practices for Apartment Owners and Managers
  • Land Use Policies, Procedures, and Practices
  • Zoning and Code Compliance Issues
  • General Economic, Demographic, and Community Development Statistics
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Partial Client List
  • Numerous Private Developers
    California
  • Interstate Brands Corporation
    Kansas City, Missouri
  • Trammel Crow Residential
    Costa Mesa, California
  • Avion Development, LLC
    San Diego, California
  • Interstate Equities Corporation (IEC)
    Los Altos, California
  • Interstate Bakeries Corporation
    Kansas City Missouri
  • County of Ventura Resource Management Agency & Planning Division
    Ventura, California
  • Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME)
    Ventura, California
  • Ventura County Housing Trust Fund
    Ventura, California