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L.A. homebuyers are teaming up. Where does that leave renters?

Feb 27, 2019
Los Angeles has one of the country’s most expensive housing markets, leading buyers to band together with others to split the cost of a property. This developing trend helps to cut prices for some, but also has a downside.
Pedestrians walk past new apartments in Los Angeles, California. 
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iPads + schools = a business opportunity?

Feb 17, 2014
Race to the tablet: The cautionary tale of L.A. schools' iPad program

LA's Pinkberry to close its first store

Apr 20, 2010
L.A. has a thing for frozen yogurt, and Pinkberry has made the trend notably more visible since the chain opened in 2005. L.A. also has a thing for...