In the current market where inventory levels are still near historic lows, home prices continue to increase and properties are selling over their list prices in cases with multiple offers. With these highly competitive conditions, many buyers are looking for ways to make their offers stand out and ... » Learn More about The Risks of Contingency-Free Offers
Real Estate Tips & Advice
5 Priorities When Selling Your House
Regardless of what's happening in the world, selling your house can be a daunting, emotional process. It’s a place where you and your family have invested your time, effort, and money to make your own and where you have created many memories together. Here are five key things we believe will help ... » Learn More about 5 Priorities When Selling Your House
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?
Real Estate: What Do “Contingent” & “Pending” Mean?
In today's competitive real estate market, homes in Southern California and across the country are entering escrow faster than ever. Sellers are often receiving multiple offers within days of listing and bidding wars between buyers then ensue. Once a home is in escrow, it is marked on the ... » Learn More about Real Estate: What Do “Contingent” & “Pending” Mean?
5 Tips for Submitting a Successful Offer in a Seller’s Market
In today's competitive real estate market, lack of inventory and high buyer demand has led to multiple offer scenarios, bidding wars, and ultimately many disappointed buyers. If you have been actively looking for a home this year, you may have experienced this first-hand. Here are a few tips to set ... » Learn More about 5 Tips for Submitting a Successful Offer in a Seller’s Market
Zillow’s New Lease Platform & What It Means for Malibu
Unbeknownst to most Zillow users, the platform began 2021 with some big changes. Previously, Zillow syndicated listings from the Multiple Listing Service. That meant consumers would see every listing that agents could, excluding off-market and pocket listings. This was across the board, including ... » Learn More about Zillow’s New Lease Platform & What It Means for Malibu
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
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
Summer Leases in Malibu: What You Need to Know
It's no surprise that people from all over the world flock to the beaches of Malibu every summer. Summer leases in Malibu are very common and provide non-residents the opportunity to call Malibu home for some of the best months of the year. While it is costly, there is nothing like Malibu in the ... » Learn More about Summer Leases in Malibu: What You Need to Know
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
