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Show Them This Report; $691/ft plus Profit and Overhead

Since the beginning of the rebuild, we’ve tracked construction costs at the subcontractor level. From Foundation and Framing to Finishes and Furniture. Ok, maybe not...

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. ...

LADBS and City Planning Meeting

I attended the recent LADBS and Planning Department meeting hosted by the Palisades Recovery Coalition, as well as an earlier meeting with the Bureau of Engineering. I appreciate...

Got a Low Insurance Estimate?

Get proof it’s low — and exactly where it’s low. https://claimarchitect.com/free-evaluation Pali Builds created Claim Architect to offer Palisadians a free...

Inspections and Permitting Support at the Unified Utilities Rebuild Operations Center (UUROC)

The Mayor’s Office has just released this information. Since the beginning, we have been pushing for a true one-stop shop located in or near the Palisades, and with the help of the...

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...

PaliBuilds claim study: carrier rebuild estimates translate to $350–$400 per square foot

Pali Builds was created to bring clarity, transparency, and leverage to homeowners rebuilding after the Pacific Palisades wildfire. Through our course of business, we track four...

Understanding LADWP’s Undergrounding Plans

As part of the Pacific Palisades Community Council Subcommittee on Undergrounding, I have been in ongoing contact with LADWP. Our subcommittee had a productive call with them last...

The Real Reason Palisades Rebuilding is Stalled

Spoiler Alert: There’s an $800-Billion Gorilla in the Room Rebuilding in the Palisades isn’t stalled because of a lack of will, vision, or capable builders.It’s stalled because...

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...

The Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Contractor

By Kambiz Kamdar Even though I’ve touched on this topic in earlier newsletters, I want to go deeper because I’ve spoken with several homeowners who are currently interviewing...

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...

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