102 Permits Issued in December
See All Months December was our biggest permit month since the fire! Jumping from 60 permits each in the last two months, 102 is a huge step in the right direction. Thank you lord, some good news. After seeing July and August both have just shy of 80 permits, we thought the curve was going […]
Fire Lot Sales and Buyers for Pacific Palisades in 2025
Redfin published a report on the percentage of lots purchased by investors. They are wrong. Here are the buyers: Aamir Ali & Alina Hussain Adam Gooch Adam Levine & Krista Santino Addam Kaufman Ahdoot Trust & Patricia Ahdoot Akash Sharman And Atika Sanchetee Liv Tr & Akash Sharma Alec & Nathalie Ohanian Alexander & Izabella […]
November Building Numbers Flat at 61 (Ahem, Insurance)
November Permit Report Permit data for November has been released, and Pali Builds has completed its review and analysis. It’s flat. No surprise. Insurance companies continue to win the payout war. Big Insurance vs Grandma. How shocking!! CA Dept. of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is going to rescue us right? Sorry […]
How To Pay Your Contractor
By Kambiz Kamdar Once you’ve selected and signed with a contractor, the next critical step is setting up your payment structure correctly and making sure that the money you pay aligns with the actual progress on your rebuild. This newsletter outlines the essential steps every homeowner should follow to stay protected and ensure fair, transparent […]
Rebuilding the Palisades Newsletter
Choosing the Right Contractor During the Palisades Rebuild Protecting Yourself, Your Budget, and Your Home By Kambiz Kamdar Rebuilding after a disaster is overwhelming, and choosing the wrong contractor can set families back months — or hundreds of thousands of dollars. As the Palisades rebuild accelerates, many homeowners are facing confusing advice, high-pressure sales tactics, […]
October Lot Sales
October was the month of Trust sales. Over 90% of the sellers were family trusts. The Highlands and Via Bluffs saw the most sales. We had 59 sales and 6 of them were “condominiums.” We see a slow down in both building and sales, and it makes sense to us. We believe that most people […]
Home in Mayor’s press release is NOT a fire rebuild.
The Truth Behind the Mayor’s Email — And What Rebuilding Actually Requires We received the Mayor’s email yesterday (11/21/2025) celebrating a certificate of occupancy issued for a home on Kagawa. The message framed it as the first C of O issued in the Palisades since the fire — suggesting it was a fire-related rebuild. It […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : Part Four
How to Choose the Right Contractor for Your Rebuild By Kambiz Kamdar, November 9th, 2025 As rebuilding moves forward across the Palisades, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing the right contractor. This person or team will be with you for the long haul, managing more time and money on your home than […]
Palisades Building Permits Down 25% in October
October Permit Report Permit data for October has been released, and Pali Builds has completed its review and analysis. Unfortunately, the numbers show a noticeable slowdown — both in the total permits issued and the time it takes for approvals. Overall Trends In October, 59 rebuild permits were issued, with an average processing time of […]
We’re Creating a Real Build Cost Database. Join 250 people and Upload Your Estimate
Share Your Estimates to Get Everyone’s Estimates. Submit at: [palibuilds.com/gc-submit] The Situation– Insurance carriers are telling many Palisadians they can rebuild for around $400 per sq ft.But real builder bids for code-compliant homes are coming in at $650–$850 per sq ft, depending on slope, access, and finish level. That means most families are […]