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 […]
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 – September 2025) Market Insights: ? September 2025 Highlights September had 61 home and lot sales totaling $175 million in volume. Neighborhood Activity: All Sales Since Fire Map About Pali Builds Pali Builds provides […]
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 type of estimate you’re working with, or need. Not all estimates are the same. Some are quick, free snapshots meant to win your business. Others […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : Part Three
How To Choose The Right Architect For Your Rebuild By Kambiz Kamdar, CEO of Pali Construction Dear Neighbors, Choosing the architect who will guide your rebuild is one of the most important steps on your journey home. The checklist below is designed to keep things simple—whether you’re ready to start design or still gathering paperwork. […]
New Building Numbers For September: Unfortunately Flat. Mayor’s homes “under construction” statistic is wrong.
As of October 1st, we have had 258 new home permits issued since the fire. In September, the Palisades had 79 new building permits issued and 108 applications were submitted. See Map of Permits Here. The jump from 75 to 79 issued permits represents a 5% increase month over month. And we dropped from 122 […]
5 New Lots Listed By Owner; September Building Data Coming This Week
There are currently 5 properties now listed for sale by owner on Pali Builds. See Map Here All three are currently listed as “Make Best Offer” without a real estate broker or agent. All inbound inquiries come to Pali Builds and those that are serious get routed to the seller. Prospective buyers can submit bids […]
Pali Builds thanks LA Business Journal and 15,000 Visitors !!
This week Pali Builds surpassed 50,000 visits by over 15,000 visitors, 250 building professionals, and a great local article. Thank you Los Angeles Business Journal. Here is the article if you missed it: Reprinted with permission from: By Kennedy Zak @ LABJ, See Full Article Here Originally published September 29, 2025 A pair of Pacific […]
I’m a Builder + Palisadian : Part Two
Choosing The Right Building Path For You A Weekly Newsletter on Rebuilding Our Community by Kambiz Kamdar Dear Neighbors, Welcome to the second edition of our newsletter on rebuilding our homes and community. In this issue, we’ll focus on the critical decisions you’ll face once you’ve chosen to rebuild. Hopefully, insurance has cooperated (though we […]
Buy My Lot (No Brokers)
I had a feeling this day would come. And there’s always a first, ours happens to be a lot on Palmera Drive. Interactive Map