Josh Altman is predicting at the least half the individuals who misplaced their houses within the Pacific Palisades will not rebuild there … however they will not be shifting far.

We received the superstar realtor on Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills and our photog requested him in regards to the vibe he is getting from displaced Angelenos who had their houses burned to the bottom within the Palisades Fireplace.

Josh says it is changing into clear to him 50% of households are by no means shifting again to the Palisades … with plenty of of us seeking to begin over in close by areas Brentwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Bel Air.

As Josh explains, the Palisades was a picturesque American city, house to plenty of households with kids … and he simply does not see these of us shifting again a pair years down the road, particularly after their children get settled in new faculties.

Josh says he is already negotiating dozens of offers within the Palisades, the place his purchasers are promoting their heaps to builders who will construct new houses for brand spanking new households.

The rebuilding course of will take years, however there’s one other drawback with shifting again … what occurs for those who’re the primary household again on the block and also you’re surrounded by building.

Josh says the insurance coverage prices are a complete different problem giving households pause about returning to the Palisades.

He says the tragedy has some of us fed up with L.A. and California altogether … and he is listening to from of us who plan to maneuver out of state or all the way down to Newport Seashore and Orange County.

The silver lining right here is Angelenos banding collectively to assist their neighbors … and “Promoting Sundown” star Davina Potratz says she’s serving to folks discover their subsequent house, freed from cost.