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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:     The Situation– Insurance carriers are telling many Palisadians they can rebuild for around $400 per...

September Lot and Homes Sales for Pacific Palisades – Down from 64 last month to 61 sold. Pali Builds estimates 20% of buyers are developers.

Pacific Palisades Home Sales – September & YTD 2025 Market Recap (Published October 2025) See Interactive Buyer Map Here September Sales Map Year-to-Date Snapshot (January –...

The 4 Types of Estimates You Need To Know About

The Truth About Insurance Estimates. If you’re rebuilding after a loss, one of the first steps is figuring out: “How much will this really cost?”The answer depends entirely on the...

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