SOLD.

In the aftermath of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, the Pacific Palisades community faced immense loss. Dozens of homes were destroyed or severely damaged, leaving many homeowners forced to make difficult decisions: sell distressed properties, rebuild from the ground up, or navigate complex insurance and permitting challenges.

This disruption created a rare and volatile window in the local real estate market. Scarcity of buildable land, rising construction costs, and the lengthy permitting process with the city made it increasingly difficult for buyers to enter the market without significant capital and strategic guidance.

Amid this uncertainty, Chad helped his client take advantage of a unique opportunity. By leveraging the seller’s existing financing, Chad Lewin secured the property for his client with a deferred escrow—saving approximately $8,000 per month during the lengthy permitting process that can take 1-2 years to go from planning to development. Escrow doesn't need to close until June 2031, giving the client time and flexibility.