Category Archives: Real Estate

SB 549 Takes Away Local Control for Rebuilding

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Sue

A Blue Ribbon Commission Report, a Recovery Coalition plan and a California Senate Bill all propose to tell those affected by the fires, how they should rebuild, who should be in charge and what should be done. What’s missing? Input … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Palisades Fire, Real Estate | 9 Comments

764 Radcliffe Rebuild Part 2: Keeping up with the Pascoes

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: The first installment of the Pascoe rebuild was posted on June 30.  https://www.circlingthenews.com/764-radcliffe-re…with-the-pascoes/   This is an update.) People who have NOT lost homes in the fire, seem to spend time trying to tell those of us that … Continue reading →

Posted in Palisades Fire, Real Estate | 3 Comments

Building Fee Waivers Not Official, Yet

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sue

Palisades residents think building /permit fees have been waived for Palisades Fire rebuilding. NO, they are just suspended until the L.A. City Council approves Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Order No. 7 to waive fees. To go to the City Council, … Continue reading →

Posted in Palisades Fire, Real Estate | 7 Comments

Shell Owner Lists Brentwood Home for $45 Million

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Sue

  The Real Deal, ran a story “Brentwood Family Puts Custom Home on Market for $45M” noting that the Kohanoffs built the nine-bedroom, 16 bathroom home for themselves, but now are selling. After the Palisades Fire, Justin Kohanoff, son of … Continue reading →

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Marguleas Donates $5,000 to Village Green

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Sue

Keeping alive a 12-year tradition, Anthony, Max and Jack Marguleas presented a check for $5,000 to members of the Village Green Park board on June 20. The tiny private park is located at Sunset/Swarthmore/Antioch. The check dated January 7 was … Continue reading →

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Anthony Marguleas Gives an Update on Palisades Real Estate Market

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Sue

Anthony Marguleas, Founder of Amalfi Estates, has done a deep dive into the last five months of land sales in Pacific Palisades. click here. Inventory vs Sales “New land listings continue to outpace sold lots even as buyer interest picks up,” … Continue reading →

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One Can Rebuild a Home Designed by a Top Architect at Reduced Cost

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Sue

What would you say if you could live in a community that existed of homes designed by national and international top architects? Think of the beauty . . .think of the resale value. But, most likely you would say it … Continue reading →

Posted in * Fact or B.S., Palisades Fire, Real Estate | 5 Comments

Viewpoint: California Legislators Double Down on Assault to Neighborhoods.

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Sue

Senate Bill 79 Is a Trojan Horse for Overdevelopment By NICO RUDERMAN (Editor’s note: Nico Ruderman is a board member of the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils and the Venice Neighborhood Council. He was one of the two lead organizers … Continue reading →

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Expedited Rebuilding – Fact or Fiction

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sue

After the January 7, 8 and 9 Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures in Pacific Palisades, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass issued new executive orders meant to expedite rebuilding. Among the orders were those intended to make permitting faster and allowing … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Palisades Fire, Real Estate | 4 Comments

PLUM Agrees with Residents about Proposed Castellammare Project

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Sue

At a hearing downtown yesterday, May 27, the City’s Planning Land Use Management Committee (PLUM), sent the plans for homes that a developer wanted to build on the Tramonto Landslide back to West L.A. Planning commission for further examination. The … Continue reading →

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