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:
Pali Builds Permit Report January 2026
Pali Builds has reviewed the most recent permit data released by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS). Below is a summary of key trends, issuance timing, and neighborhood activity. Applications Submitted A total of 102 applications were submitted last month. This represents: While there is a notable drop from December’s peak, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the Coalition for organizing these sessions and the City departments for taking the time to come out and meet with residents face-to-face. That said, my personal frustration […]
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 […]
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 Palisades Builders Coalition, this is finally becoming a reality. We will continue advocating for additional departments to be included, as there are many […]
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 […]