PALISADES & MALIBU FIRE RECOVERY
Working with homeowners across the Alphabet Streets, Marquez Knolls, Bienveneda, the Highlands, and surrounding Palisades neighborhoods.
Confidential, no-obligation conversation with a Phoenix partner
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FULL PARTNERSHIP
You retain ownership of your land and title. Phoenix arranges approved project capital and coordinates the team from design through completion.
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No upfront construction cash required under the approved partnership structure
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A coordinated rebuild strategy designed to help homeowners pursue available insurance benefits
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Economics, responsibilities and decision rights agreed upon upfront
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PHOENIX REBUILD ADVANTAGE
For homeowners who have the capital to rebuild but do not want to navigate builder selection, pricing and contracting alone, Phoenix provides transparent guidance and access to negotiated pricing through its vetted network.
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Builder selection, proposal comparison, budget alignment and contracting support
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Access to a vetted builder and professional network
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Contracting support designed to improve price clarity, accountability and protection against avoidable delays
We begin with your Palisades property, your financial position and what your family ultimately hopes to do. You see the proposed costs, responsibilities and possible outcomes before deciding whether to move forward.
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Understand your property and goals
We review your lot, insurance position, existing obligations, plans and what your family hopes to do after the rebuild.
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Evaluate the Palisades-specific rebuild economics
We assess the expected construction budget, available capital, likely completed-home value and the financial gap to solve.
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Agree on responsibilities and protections
You see the proposed funding, fees, decision rights, contingencies and exit paths before deciding whether to proceed.
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Design, permit and build
Phoenix coordinates the design team, consultants, approvals, builder, reporting and construction through completion.
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Return home or pursue the agreed sale path
Complete the agreed buyout to return home—or follow the sale path and distribution terms established before construction.
Phoenix works with builders experienced in the quality, architecture, lots and construction demands of Westside residential projects.
Representative prior work from vetted builder partners. These images are not presented as Phoenix-completed projects.
Phoenix may be worth exploring if…
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You cannot—or do not want to—carry another large construction loan.
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You have insurance proceeds, but not enough capital to complete the rebuild.
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You want an experienced team to coordinate the financial and execution complexities of rebuilding.
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You believe in the Palisades recovery and recognize the potential value of rebuilding rather than selling the vacant lot today.
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You may want to return to the completed home and value preserving that option.
Another path may be better if…
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You need substantial immediate liquidity and cannot wait through the rebuild.
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You have sufficient capital and want complete control over every aspect of the rebuild.
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The property, existing obligations or anticipated completed value cannot support the proposed structure.
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You are not comfortable proceeding after independent legal and financial review of the proposed terms.
STILL DECIDING?
No contact information required.
AN ILLUSTRATIVE HOMEOWNER EXAMPLE
PATH A · SELL THE COMPLETED HOME
Illustrative lot value
$1.45M
Estimated completed sale price
$4.35M
Homeowner profit share, post-expenses
~$500K
Total homeowner payout
Receive the lot value plus an agreed share of the completed-home upside—with no approved construction cash out of pocket along the way.
PATH B · COMPLETE THE AGREED BUYOUT AND RETURN HOME
Illustrative lot value
$1.45M
Illustrative partner buyout
~$600 / sq. ft.
Homeowner ownership after buyout
100%
Outcome
Move into a turnkey rebuild on your own land under economics established before construction begins.
Illustrative only—not a valuation, offer or guarantee. Actual lot value, project costs, financing, fees, waterfall, homeowner proceeds and move-back economics vary by property and market conditions. Final governing documents control.
THE TEAM FOCUSED ON THE PALISADES REBUILD
Helen Kaye
FOUNDER, CEO
Brings 15+ years of business development, partnership structuring experience.
Stewart Kaye
FOUNDING PARTNER, CAPITAL MARKETS
Experienced real estate investment professional, and financial analyst.
FOUNDING PARTNER, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
15+ years of C-suite strategy and M&A experience in publicly traded companies.
Steve Mikhalevich
FOUNDING PARTNER, HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Brings 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, bringing homes and communities to life.
Eric Sussman
ADVISOR
Brings over 25 years of multi-faceted real estate experience, Palisades Resident.
Rachel Jonas
ADVISOR
Has a background in research and data analysis, including a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UCLA.
Rob Fagnani
ADVISOR
Deep experience in financial markets, data-driven strategy, and systems-level problem solving.
FAQ
Do I transfer title to Phoenix?
No. The current Phoenix structure is designed so you retain title throughout the rebuild. Phoenix’s funding rights, economics, protections and decision rights are documented in property-specific agreements, which you should review with your own advisors.
How does Phoenix make money?
Can I move back into the completed home?
What if costs rise or the market falls?
Can rebuilding affect insurance benefits or a fire claim?
What if the full partnership is not right for me?
