The Malibu Podcast Season 5 Episode 1 Our annual year-in-review of the 2022 Malibu Real Estate Market To start off 2023, we're going back to look forward. In this first episode of Season 5, Tony and Justin look at the 2022 Malibu Real Estate market and compare it with years past, which are ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | 2022 Malibu Year in Review
Malibu Real Estate: 2022 Recap
2022 was another incredible year for Malibu real estate and our team. Though it did not surpass 2021, perhaps Malibu's best real estate market ever, it was still a very good year The Mark & Grether Group's 2022 Year in Review 2021 is hard to beat, but we got close. We are thrilled to have ... » Learn More about Malibu Real Estate: 2022 Recap
A Guide to Storm Preparation and Safety in Los Angeles
California is having a cold and wet start to 2023, including one of the most impressive storms to hit Southern California since 2005, according to The National Weather Service. While the rain is much needed in Los Angeles amidst a lengthy drought, the storm has caused evacuations, damaged homes, and ... » Learn More about A Guide to Storm Preparation and Safety in Los Angeles
12 Tips to Reduce Energy Amidst Soaring Natural Gas Bills
Gas and electricity bills are expected to double this January and February in Southern California. While the West Coast is dealing with a wet winter, other parts of the East and Midwest are expecting surprisingly higher than average temperatures causing a drop in energy use. Quite the opposite of ... » Learn More about 12 Tips to Reduce Energy Amidst Soaring Natural Gas Bills
LA’s Mega Mansion Tax (Measure ULA) Passed – What Happens Now?
Measure ULA (also known as LA's mega-mansion tax) was created to fight LA's homeless crisis by increasing the transfer tax on properties over $5 million. The ballot measure passed during the November 8th election with around 58% of voter support. This will be the largest property tax hike in LA ... » Learn More about LA’s Mega Mansion Tax (Measure ULA) Passed – What Happens Now?
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Pre-Listing Inspections
Inspections are typically ordered by buyers during the escrow period to determine the condition of the property and request any credits based on the findings. Pre-listing inspections aren't very common in LA County, but there are benefits and drawbacks for sellers doing them which we lay out ... » Learn More about The Benefits and Drawbacks of Pre-Listing Inspections
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
Halloween 2022: Malibu Real Estate Tales of Terror
The Malibu Podcast Season 4 Episode 8 Malibu real estate tales of terror with special guests Jay Rubenstein and Damon Skelton Malibu real estate can be a scary place, and this Halloween, we're going in with a flashlight in hand. In this episode, Justin and Tony ... » Learn More about Halloween 2022: Malibu Real Estate Tales of Terror
The Malibu Podcast | Malibu Beach Guide, Part 2! Western End
The Malibu Podcast Season 4 Episode 7 A comprehensive guide to Malibu's western beach from Latigo Beach all the way to County Line. Welcome back to the Malibu Beaches guide, part two. Tony and Justin pick up where they left off, at Latigo beach in Malibu, and head west ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Malibu Beach Guide, Part 2! Western End
The Malibu Podcast | Malibu Beach Guide! Eastern End
The Malibu Podcast Season 4 Episode 6 A comprehensive guide to Malibu's eastern beach from Las Tunas at Topanga Canyon to Dan Blocker at Corral Canyon. Welcome to the Malibu Beaches guide, part one of two! As a local real estate team, we like to view a good portion of ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Malibu Beach Guide! Eastern End
Malibu Current Events: ADUs, Short Term Rentals & Dark Sky Ordinance
This edition of Malibu Current Events was published in August 2022. Visit the City of Malibu's website for the most up-to-date information. Legislation in Malibu often moves slowly, especially controversial items like Accessory Dwelling Units, Short Term Rentals, and the Dark Sky ... » Learn More about Malibu Current Events: ADUs, Short Term Rentals & Dark Sky Ordinance
The Malibu Podcast | The Unwritten Rules of Surfing in Malibu
The Malibu Podcast Season 4 Episode 5 A trip into Malibu's surfing history and how we can all contribute to creating a happy lineup For the better half of a century, Malibu has been synonymous with surfing. However, in the last few years, lineups have become more crowded ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | The Unwritten Rules of Surfing in Malibu
