Malibu Hot Property: A Rustic Modern Beauty

Malibu Hot Property Harbor Vista Drive

This beautiful, very private home in Malibu, offers wonderful ocean and canyon views from many of its main living areas and outdoor decks. The lovely views are accented by a gorgeous mature trees. The 5 bedroom, 6 bath home features a sophisticated contemporary take on classic post and beam architecture. The wrap around floor to ceiling windows and decks […]

What Makes the Ideal Malibu Beach House?

Malibu Beach house in white

One of the best places to live in Malibu is, of course, by the beach. Living by the beach affords you fantastic ocean views, falling asleep to waves crashing onshore, watching dolphins or even the occasional whale swim by, and the gorgeous Malibu sunsets. What could make all this even more enjoyable? The ideal Malibu beach house, of course. […]

Living Feature of this ‘Absolute Jewel’ of a Malibu Home

swimming pool ocean views rose garden Murphy Malibu House

We love the new listing that just came on the market on Wight Road! The unique open walls of sliding glass throughout the main living areas open to the expansive landscape and ocean views with this newly remodeled three-bedroom, three-bath,  2040 square foot home. The rustic wooden details flow from the front door, to the […]

Modern Designer Malibu Beach Home Offers Stunning Ocean Views

  Located on Birdview Avenue in legendary Point Dume, this beautiful Malibu home sits on a bluff that overlooks Westward Beach. Nearly all rooms are encased in glass walls, where an ocean view can be had from every room. In addition to the views, the main draw of this cleverly designed home is the deck space on two levels. The lower level […]

A Guide to Shopping in Malibu

Many people who don’t know the area assume that shopping in Malibu is limited, but this 27-mile coastal community offers far more than meets the eye. From designer boutiques and local surf shops to home décor stores, neighborhood markets, and a wide mix of restaurants, Malibu has a surprisingly rich selection of places to shop, […]

Indoor/Outdoor Paradise in Coveted Bonsall Canyon

Malibu Hot Property: Russell Grether & Associates, Real Estate Broker

  Every week we’ll be featuring a Malibu Hot Property. We choose these homes based on appeal, uniqueness of design or history, or some other factor that draws our attention.  The Malibu homes we feature may come from our own listings, or from those of our peers and colleagues. As long as we think it’s […]

Supermodel Miranda Kerr Takes Vogue on Tour of her Malibu Home

Miranda Kerr Malibu Home

  There’s a great deal to like about this home, with plenty of light, and the decor to match. Kerr, a native of Australia, talks to Australian Vogue Living about how she approached the design and decor of her Malibu home, helped by interior designer Nan Melzer of Los Angeles. She employed feng-shui principles, and replaced […]

What It’s Like to Live in Broad Beach, Malibu

Broad Beach is truly the epitome of laid-back luxury beach living. Many of the homes here have a casual Cape Cod feel about them that reminds one of the Eastern shore. Broad Beach also offers some of the best ocean views that California has to offer. Living here gives you instant access to the ocean, and […]

10 Luxury Home Theaters That Will Make Your Mouth Water

Movie home theaters

Home theaters are definitely a luxury home item that fit the Malibu lifestyle of many here. Not only as an extra luxury detail but also for work. Movie directors, actors, producers and executives live in Malibu, and home theaters are a must for screening works in progress while away from Hollywood studios. And for those who are not […]

5 Reasons to Live in Malibu

Malibu homes for sale

Malibu is a community of approximately 16,000 residents nestled along a 27 mile stretch of mountains and coastline northwest of Los Angeles. You’ll find your share of surf shops and fishing gear, but this coastal city is more than a beach town; it’s a lifestyle. This lifestyle is why many come searching for a home in this […]

Russell’s recommended resources – The Feng Shui Sisters

feng shui

Feng shui can be applied to architecture, interior design, garden design and in urban planning. People use the ancient Chinese practice in their homes to improve health, income, and relationships. The placement of water features, furniture, including your bed and where you desk faces, are important considerations when applying philosophical system. The art is based on the placement of […]

Living in Malibu

Many people know of Malibu as the famously gorgeous landscapes, the innovative architecture, and the notoriously exclusive properties. Yet, without actually living there, it’s hard to get a good feel for the lifestyle that many enjoy in Malibu. Here is a little bit of what you can expect while living in Malibu. One of the […]