Category Archives: Real Estate

Squeezing Lots and Eliminating Yards, Per State Law SB 9

When Senate Bill 9 became a California state law January 1, 2022, opponents said the intention was to effectively eliminate single-family zoning. In simple words, a lot in the Alphabet Streets could be split with one duplex and up to … Continue reading

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Anthony Marguleas, Amalfi Founder, has released his July Market and Rebuild Update.

Palisades Permitting Update Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates wrote in his July 2025 newsletter, “It has been six months since the fires, and a lot has been happening.” He said there are now more than 650 plan check applications … Continue reading

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SB 549 Takes Away Local Control for Rebuilding

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

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764 Radcliffe Rebuild Part 2: Keeping up with the Pascoes

  (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

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Building Fee Waivers Not Official, Yet

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

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Shell Owner Lists Brentwood Home for $45 Million

  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

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

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

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

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Viewpoint: California Legislators Double Down on Assault to Neighborhoods.

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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