CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS RAMPING UP — LOT RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeing a clear uptick in construction activity throughout the Palisades. At Pali Construction, we’re receiving an increasing number of requests from homeowners seeking bids for new builds. This momentum is also reflected in the growing number of permit applications filed with the Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety. With this increase in […]
Pacific Palisades Real Estate Update – January 2026
We’re excited to share the sales data for January 2026 in Pacific Palisades! Market Overview: Sales Breakdown by Neighborhood: Average Sales Price:
Trump’s LA Permit Takeover: What It Actually Means for You
Spoiler Alert: It Won’t Fix the Real Problem. By now you’ve seen the headlines. Your WhatsApp is blowing up. Yes, President Trump signed an executive order today called “Addressing State and Local Failures to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters.” The full text is now live on whitehouse.gov. Yes, it authorizes the federal government to […]
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 Furniture. We started this process because our insurance estimates seemed low. We thought, let’s compare what our insurance company is saying versus what our contractors is saying. After studying hundreds […]
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 comparison between: If you’ve received an insurance rebuild estimate and aren’t sure it’s enough, this report gives you clarity fast. What’s Included in the Free Report We take your insurance estimate and compare it against up to […]
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 […]
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 core data streams that directly impact rebuilding outcomes: building permits, insurance carrier rebuild estimates, property sales, and local contractor and subcontractor bids. We work hands-on with fire-impacted homeowners to […]
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 thousands of homeowners are stuck in the same invisible bottleneck—one that rarely makes the headlines, but quietly halts progress before construction can even begin. Before architects.Before permits.Before contractors […]
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, […]