Remembering Woolsey: 4 Years Ago
Four years have passed since the Woolsey Fire swept through Malibu on November 8th, 2018. Sparked at a SoCal Edison facility, the fire crossed the 101 freeway and made its way through the Santa Monica Mountains, eventually reaching the Malibu coastline. Approximately 460 structures were lost in ... » Learn More about Remembering Woolsey: 4 Years Ago
The Woolsey Fire: Three Years Ago
This week marks three years since the Woolsey Fire came through Malibu. This was undoubtedly one of the most devastating fires in Malibu's history. Over 400 single-family homes were lost and approximately 670 structures were destroyed from the upper canyons all the way to the bluffs at Point ... » Learn More about The Woolsey Fire: Three Years Ago
The Malibu Podcast | Malibu Neighborhoods! Malibu Park
The Malibu Podcast Season 3 Episode 6 Malibu Neighborhoods Series! Featuring Malibu Park. The Malibu Neighborhoods series is back for a third installment! Tony Mark sits down with team member Justin to discuss the beautiful, rural neighborhood of Malibu Park. The guys talk about ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Malibu Neighborhoods! Malibu Park
Wind Event Preparedness in Malibu
With fall and winter come Santa Ana Wind events. Malibu, with its geographic location and canyons that funnel wind toward the coast, is all too familiar with these Red Flag warnings. As defined by the City, "a Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service for weather events that ... » Learn More about Wind Event Preparedness in Malibu
City of Malibu Hosts Free Fire Preparedness Events in September 2021
As wildfires continue to spread across California, the city has decided to host a series of webinars and trainings to help promote fire safety during National Preparedness Month. Here is a list of the upcoming events: September 9 at 10:30am & September 23 at 3:30pm: Virtual Home Wildfire ... » Learn More about City of Malibu Hosts Free Fire Preparedness Events in September 2021
Malibu Burnout Update: Are There Any Left?
It has been over two and a half years since the Woolsey Fire. These burned-out lots sold with rights to an expedited permit process have been some of Malibu's most sought-after properties. Since the deadline for the expedited permit process was extended for a third year until November 8th of ... » Learn More about Malibu Burnout Update: Are There Any Left?
The Malibu Podcast | S3 Episode 2: Malibu Fire Safety with City Liaison Chris Brossard
The Malibu Podcast Season 3 Episode 2 Malibu Fire Safety with the City of Malibu's newly appointed Fire Liaison, Chris Brossard In this episode, Tony and Justin sit down with Chris Brossard, the newly appointed Fire Liaison for the City of Malibu! Fires are part of living in Southern ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | S3 Episode 2: Malibu Fire Safety with City Liaison Chris Brossard
Malibu Burnout Permit Rights Extended
This November marked two years since the Woolsey Fire changed Malibu forever. Incredible progress has been made, but as we reported in our previous blog, approximately one out of five burnout owners have not begun the rebuilding process or sold their lots. However, there is good news! On December ... » Learn More about Malibu Burnout Permit Rights Extended
The Woolsey Fire: Two Years Ago
On November 8th in 2018, Malibu experienced its most devastating fire in recorded history. Over 400 single family homes were lost and approximately 670 structures were destroyed from the upper canyons all the way to the bluffs at Point Dume. The situation for those affected by the fire varies ... » Learn More about The Woolsey Fire: Two Years Ago
Fire Season 2020 and La Nina
Malibu residents need no reminder that it is peak fire season. Historically, this spans during the driest parts of the year, July through November. It is during these months that wildfire risks are at their peak. Threat factors include hot, dry, windy weather, brush moisture levels, and Santa ... » Learn More about Fire Season 2020 and La Nina
Burnout Permit Fee’s Waived Until 2021
The City of Malibu has extended permit fee waivers for all properties affected by the Woolsey Fires until the end of 2020. An important note: this waiver only to property owners who used their properties as a primary residence during the Woolsey Fire. The June 22nd deadline has been extended ... » Learn More about Burnout Permit Fee’s Waived Until 2021
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
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
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
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
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
Woolsey Fire Update: Temporary Housing & Rebuilding
Earlier this year, the City of Malibu released a supplemental commission agenda report. This answered many of the questions that residents of Malibu and victims of the Woolsey Fire have been waiting for. In case you haven't had a chance to go through the report in depth, we've summarized a ... » Learn More about Woolsey Fire Update: Temporary Housing & Rebuilding
Selling a Burnout Lot in Malibu
With the initial shock and grief of the devastating Woolsey fire now fading into the rearview mirror, it is time for our community to begin a new chapter. For some, this means repairing and rebuilding the real estate lost. For others, it is time to move on. The cost and time of rebuilding can be a ... » Learn More about Selling a Burnout Lot in Malibu
Rebuilding After The Woolsey Fire
This November, Malibu was hit with the most devastating fire in decades. Malibu lost over 470 homes, and the amount of displaced individuals is staggering. With the dust beginning to settle, the rebuilding process can begin. That comes with many questions. Compass Malibu was proud to host a ... » Learn More about Rebuilding After The Woolsey Fire
Woolsey Fire Update
Dear Friends and Residents of Malibu, There are no words for what has happened to the place that we call home. Some homes were spared while other neighborhoods are unrecognizable. Amidst the heartbreak, we have seen the incredible bravery of the neighbors who stayed behind and the loving support of ... » Learn More about Woolsey Fire Update
