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 below! What are pre-listing inspections? Pre-listing inspections are […]
A Guide to Home Inspections…and No, Don’t Skip Them!
Your offer was accepted and you’re officially in escrow! Now what? Getting inspections done is a very important next step in order to verify any issues with the home and help you determine what kind of credit you will be requesting from the seller (if any). So, what inspections should you schedule? Check out our […]
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 Dume. It is hard to believe that […]
The Risks of Contingency-Free Offers
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 appeal more to sellers. One such strategy […]
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 you make the […]
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 2021, this summer is the […]
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 Multiple Listing Service as either under contract, […]
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 yourself up for success the […]
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 all sorts of properties for sale and for lease. Until now, Zillow only […]
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 14th of 2020, the Malibu City […]
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 greatly. A handful of Malibu residents […]
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 for 6 months until December […]
