Real estate losses from fires top $30 billion, from old mobile homes to $23-million mansions
Briefly

The recent Palisades and Eaton fires have devastated local communities, causing real estate losses estimated at over $30 billion. The destruction impacted 56% of properties in Pacific Palisades and nearly half in Altadena, displacing around 13,000 households, including significant losses in affordable housing. The fires destroyed damaged churches, schools, and commercial buildings, amplifying recovery challenges. The loss of 770 rent-controlled units in Pacific Palisades raises urgent questions regarding the availability of affordable housing, while the Housing Department seeks to enforce regulations for rebuilding.
The Palisades and Eaton fires could result in over $30 billion in real estate losses, significantly impacting affordable housing and displacing nearly 13,000 households.
The extent of destruction is staggering as 56% of properties in Pacific Palisades and nearly half in Altadena were destroyed, including vital community buildings.
The loss of rent-controlled units in Pacific Palisades raises concerns about the future of affordable housing in the community, especially as rebuilding efforts unfold.
The fires' destruction of 770 rent-controlled units and other affordable housing types risks worsening the housing crisis in historic neighborhoods.
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