The January 7, 2025, Palisades and Eaton wildfires inflicted catastrophic damage on Los Angeles, destroying more than 13,500 properties and triggering an estimated $40 billion in insured losses, according to property data firm Cotality.
Wildfires that ravaged Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Los Angeles areas for 3 weeks last January scorched an estimated $51.7 billion in residential real estate, marking one of the most financially devastating wildfire events in U.S. urban history, according to a new analysis by Redfin.
According to new data from CoreLogic, the Palisades Fire ignited on January 7, 2025 at approximately 10:30 a.m. PST in Pacific Palisades, California. Driven by fierce winds exceeding 40 mph, the fire quickly consumed around 200 acres and continued spreading at an alarming pace.
The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) has recently released its 2025 housing and economic forecast, predicting a more favorable interest rate environment that will ease the current "lock-in" effect, leading to improved housing inventory.