We are approaching the one year mark since the devastating Woolsey Fire. The scars on the hillsides have faded, but the destruction on many properties and lives is still very much present. The properties that suffered a total loss or partial damage have been granted the right to an expedited ... » Learn More about Woolsey Fire Update: To Sell or Rebuild
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 2: Interview with Ted McDonald
The Malibu Podcast Episode 2 Episode two is live with yoga legend and endurance athlete, Ted McDonald. Tony Mark sits down with Ted McDonald, owner of 5 Point Yoga in Malibu, fitness trainer, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, philanthropist and modern-day adventurer. A former Elite Adventure ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 2: Interview with Ted McDonald
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 1
Welcome to The Malibu Podcast We are thrilled to officially launch The Malibu Podcast! In this introductory episode, co-hosts Tony Mark and Russell Grether go into their personal backgrounds, talk Malibu lifestyle, local real estate highlights, Woolsey Fire, and more. We hope you ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 1
Tiny Homes in Malibu
Bigger Isn't Always Better... But does this apply to Malibu? As local land experts here in Malibu, we often get requests regarding tiny homes, storage container homes, and pre-fab designed homes. The recent trend has exploded over the last few years. Homes as small as a few hundred square feet up ... » Learn More about Tiny Homes in Malibu
Real Trends: Top Real Estate Team in California
Real Trends has named The Mark & Grether Group as one of the top 250 real estate teams in California! Our team is very honored to be named by Real Trends as one of California’s top producing teams by volume in 2018! Statewide, The Mark & Grether Group ranked at #249 with over $64 billion ... » Learn More about Real Trends: Top Real Estate Team in California
Rebuilding in Malibu: Step by Step
As of June 11th, three permits to rebuild have officially been issued by the City of Malibu! The devastating Woolsey Fire in November of 2018 destroyed over 670 homes here in Malibu. Now that the initial shock has passed and the dust has settled, the path to rebuilding has been defined by the ... » Learn More about Rebuilding in Malibu: Step by Step
How Staging Can Boost Your Home’s Value
Selling your home can be a stressful experience. Although leaving your home the way it is seems like the easy route, it may be the reason why your home is not selling. Staging and it’s Effect on Sales Sellers often have mixed feelings when it comes to staging their home. On one hand, they want ... » Learn More about How Staging Can Boost Your Home’s Value
Top 10 Best Malibu Beaches To Live On
Malibu is known worldwide for its pristine beaches and beautiful homes that dot the shoreline. With 27 miles of beautiful mountains dramatically meeting the Pacific Ocean, Malibu offers a wide variety of options for those looking to live on the beach. Here are the top 10 best Malibu beaches ... » Learn More about Top 10 Best Malibu Beaches To Live On
Malibu Housing Market Update | Q1 2019
2019 Quarterly Update: January-March Malibu home sales typically start slow in the new year. In previous years, the local market begins to show signs of life in Spring and really take off during Summer. While seasonal factors play a huge role in this cycle, this year began much slower than ... » Learn More about Malibu Housing Market Update | Q1 2019
Millennials Have Now Entered The Housing Market: Where Will They Stand In 2019?
A younger demographic is beginning to take on the housing market. Millennials, or individuals born from 1981 to 1996 (22 to 37 year olds), have officially entered the housing market. Where Are Millennials Taking Their Real Estate Efforts? Although interest rates are rising, housing ... » Learn More about Millennials Have Now Entered The Housing Market: Where Will They Stand In 2019?
Millions of Butterflies Migrate to Malibu After SoCal Super Bloom
Seasonal rain has brought wildflowers to Southern California and Malibu causing a so-called 'Super Bloom' -- painting the hills with colors from orange, yellow, purple, and even blue! Now, we're seeing black and white join the mix except they're not flowers this time, they're butterflies. They're ... » Learn More about Millions of Butterflies Migrate to Malibu After SoCal Super Bloom
California Requires Solar Panels For Newly Built Homes In 2020
Utility bills are a pain. Not only do they add up, they never seem to get any cheaper whether or not we turn off every light before leaving the house. So what if we told you that the price of these monthly costs could soon go down? For Californians buying a newly constructed home next year, this is ... » Learn More about California Requires Solar Panels For Newly Built Homes In 2020