The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic uncertainty have affected all of us. Despite many of the predictions, Malibu's housing market has remained strong. 2019 vs. 2020 Last year in the wake of the Woolsey Fire, our local real estate market halted completely for months. In ... » Learn More about The Effects of Coronavirus on the Malibu Market
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The Woolsey Fire: 18 Months After
It has been a year and a half since the Woolsey Fire swept through Malibu. The fire was one of the areas most destructive events. It damaged at least 670 structures and damaged over 400 single-family homes. In the wake of this tragedy, Malibu has shown incredible resilience. The charred debris ... » Learn More about The Woolsey Fire: 18 Months After
Malibu Housing Market Update | Q1 2020
2020 Quarterly Update: Q1 January-March As you all know, we are amidst some very uncertain economic times due to the Coronavirus which has severely slowed the real estate market nationwide. Although real estate has been deemed an essential business according to CISA, local orders are still in place ... » Learn More about Malibu Housing Market Update | Q1 2020
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 6: 2019 Malibu Year in Review
The Malibu Podcast Episode 6 Wrapping up 2019 with Russell and Tony. Tony Mark and Russell Grether wrap up 2019. They dive into the real estate market and what they saw last year, their predictions of the future, and best advice for sellers and buyers. Russell sheds insight on the Malibu land ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 6: 2019 Malibu Year in Review
Malibu Burnout Lots: 2020 Market Update
The Woolsey Fire in 2018 created a rare opportunity in Malibu. Historically, building in Malibu has been a challenge now for some time and only keeps increasing in difficulty. When the fire came through Malibu and destroyed well over 400 Malibu properties, two things happened. First, properties ... » Learn More about Malibu Burnout Lots: 2020 Market Update
2019 | Year in Review
Just like that, 2019 has come to a close. As we enter a new decade, we are excited to look back as well as look forward. In this post, we will share our own success from 2019, success of the Compass brokerage, and final statistics for Malibu Real Estate. The Mark & Grether Group's ... » Learn More about 2019 | Year in Review
Welcome Patti Palafox!
Patti Palafox joins The Mark & Grether Group We are thrilled to welcome Patti as an associate partner agent to our team! She brings expertise, enthusiasm, and an incredible passion to real estate. Patti Palafox is originally from Mexico City; her fascination with different cultures ... » Learn More about Welcome Patti Palafox!
The Woolsey Fire: A Year Ago Today
It has been 1 year since Malibu was hit with one of the worst wildfires it has ever experienced. Although Malibu’s charred hillsides have come back to life, the devastation is still very real in the lives of family, friends, and our community. On November 8th, a major wind event sparked several ... » Learn More about The Woolsey Fire: A Year Ago Today
Malibu Housing Market Update | Q3 2019
2019 Quarterly Update: July-September We have officially entered the Fall season and the start of Q4, which is typically one of the slowest seasons in the Malibu housing market. Once kids return to school and weather starts to cool, the demand for housing softens. In addition, there is some ... » Learn More about Malibu Housing Market Update | Q3 2019
Woolsey Fire Update: To Sell or Rebuild
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
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
Malibu Housing Market Update | Q2 2019
2019 Quarterly Update: April-June It's officially Summer in Malibu which has seasonally and historically been the busiest time of year in the Real Estate world. July marks the end of June gloom, the beginning of Malibu's infamous beach traffic, and the start of the 3rd quarter of 2019. During Q1, ... » Learn More about Malibu Housing Market Update | Q2 2019