Malibu Real Estate: 2023 Recap
It’s time for our yearly installment of the Malibu real estate year in review! 2023 certainly brought change to the U.S. housing market as a whole, and Malibu was no exception. We began the year with a very low supply of inventory, courtesy of the booming real estate markets in the post-COVID era. As a […]
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 what we’re used to seeing. Below, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 that otherwise never would have traded suddenly became […]
2019 | Year in Review
Just like that, 2019 has come to a close. As we enter a new decade, we are excited to look back as well as look forward. In this post, we will share our own success from 2019, success of the Compass brokerage, and final statistics for Malibu Real Estate. The Mark & Grether Group’s 2019 […]
Tiny Homes in Malibu
Bigger Isn’t Always Better… But does this apply to Malibu? As local land experts here in Malibu, we often get requests regarding tiny homes, storage container homes, and pre-fab designed homes. The recent trend has exploded over the last few years. Homes as small as a few hundred square feet up to 1,000 and more […]
How To Protect Your Home From Wildfires
The November 2018 wildfires that occurred throughout Malibu and Thousands Oaks burned down a total of 96,949 acres and 1,500 structures, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. During the Winter months, California experienced above-average rainfall and Los Angeles had one of the coldest Februarys in nearly 10 years. Now, as we […]
Investing in Malibu Condos: What You Need to Know
For some people, buying a condo has distinct advantages over buying a traditional home. Many Malibu condos for sale have amenities such as beach access, swimming pools, landscaping services and included utilities, which you don’t get with a traditional home. By investing in a Malibu condo, you also avoid the upkeep that comes with owning a single-family […]
Home Not Selling? Here Are 5 Helpful Tips and Insights
Based on 45 Malibu homes sold in the past three months, the average days on the market before a Malibu home sells is 144 days. Some homes are taking longer. If you’re asking yourself, why is my home not selling, you may want to take a step back and consider the reasons. For most people, it is emotionally […]
Beginner’s Tips on Buying Malibu Land
Jumping into Malibu land as an investment or long-term financial strategy is a big step. You will be well-served by taking some time to understand how the real estate market actually works, the liabilities, the risks, and the rules as well. Malibu, for the obvious reason of being a coastal town near Los Angeles, has always […]
