A few months ago, we wrote to inform you that the HOA was in a crisis due to the real possibility of not being able to obtain Directors & Officers Insurance. Premiums have been increasing every year due to the litigious climate in California, and many companies are declining to insure HOAs at all. D [...]

Your dues continue to support the important work of the CMHO Board of Directors and the Architectural Committee in upholding the CC&Rs, protecting views, enhancing our neighborhood with community-related initiatives, such as Day of Beauty (brush clearance / weed and trash removal along curb lines) and providing funds for the equipment rentals and children’s activities [...]

As of February there were 51 single family homes for sale in PP as compared to 79 at this time last year, a 35% reduction in inventory. The median price of a home is $50,000 more now than in 2016. Days on the market is 209 as compared to 131 the same time last year. [...]

Crime is up in the Palisades in general and up 300% for grand theft auto. Many people leave their keys in their car. For home, he recommends a good alarm system, because that shortens the time a burglar has to go through the house. Cameras are a deterrent, but often times burglars are wearing hats [...]