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Made by locals, for locals (past, present, and future). Welcome to the only podcast focused on all things Malibu! Hosted by Malibu's #1 real estate team, The Mark & Grether Group. We cover all things Malibu, including the lifestyle, real estate news, market updates, current events, and interview friends and professionals from within our community. Malibu truly is one of the greatest places on earth; let us show you why.
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Over the past decade, home and fire insurance in California has become an issue for current and new homeowners alike. Finding an insurance provider who will write a policy that adequately insures property against risk can now be incredibly difficult, particularly in areas like Malibu. Enter Robert Feldman, an insurance veteran with nearly 25 years of experience who specializes in fire zones and hard-to-place risks. Robert and his team have founded WOWS Insurance services, designed to deliver ...
In this episode, Tony interviews the legendary Malibu architect, Doug Burdge, AIA. Doug and his firm have designed and built over 300 custom residences in the Malibu region alone in varying styles, all of which are breathtaking. His projects have been widely featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Veranda, Robb Report, Luxe, and Traditional Home. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics including Doug's beginnings and draw to Malibu, permitting ...
Last month, we covered the widely publicized 2024 NAR Settlement and what it means for sellers. In Part 2, we focus on the implications for Home Buyers: what has changed, and what hasn't. These changes are still evolving, however, now that the dust has settled we wanted to address the changes and what buyers should know as they navigate purchasing real estate under the new rules and regulations. | To read the NAR Home Buyer summary, visit: bit.ly/NARBuying
Can real estate updates be spooky? We're willing to try, mostly because we didn't have a better idea for our yearly Halloween episode. In this market update, we analyze 2024 through October and look back at years past. Haunted by huge sales numbers of the past and ever-increasing inventory, Tony and Justin analyze single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, land, and more in this (spooky) episode.
By now, you have probably heard about the class action lawsuit that resulted in the widely publicized 2024 NAR Settlement. These changes are still evolving, however, now that the dust has settled we wanted to address the changes and their impact on real estate agents, sellers, and buyers. In Part 1, we focus on the implications for Home Sellers: what has changed, and what hasn't. | To read the NAR Home Seller summary, visit: bit.ly/NARSelling
In this mega-market update, Tony and Justin recap 2024 thus far, compare it with the sales last year, and analyze the Summer real estate market trends in Malibu. Spoiler alert, it's not as bad as you've heard and several segments are outperforming last year.
In our first Malibu local business spotlight, we are honored to feature Dane Skophammer, founder of Iron Sand Malibu and crafter of incredible custom knives! Born and raised on the same street as his current workshop, Dane has carved out a nitch of his own, forging knives that are both beautiful and functional. From meat cleavers to dive knives and everything in between, Iron Sand Malibu creates one-of-a-kind pieces of art meant to be handed down for generations. In this episode, we discuss D...
What's going on with mortgage rates? In this episode, we called our friend Grant Sedlak at Origin Point for an update on the lending world. 2024 began with the promise of three rate cuts. Nearly halfway through the year, we are now hoping for just one rate cut as the country battles inflation. Grant elaborates on the planned rate cuts, current mortgage rates, what buyers in Malibu will need to put down on a home depending on the price point, and more! | Grant Sedlak is Vice President of Mortg...
For the first time, Tony finds himself in the shoes of a seller. In preparing to sell one of his family beach homes, he went through the pre-listing preparation, questions, and emotions that many of our clients experience with every sale. In this episode, Tony, Justin, and Nikki discuss what he has learned through the process, the approach from initial evaluation to doing work, and his strategy utilizing the Private Exclusive "Coming Soon" platform that Compass has pioneered. | For a pre-list...
Malibu Land 101

Malibu Land 101

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In this episode, we are joined by co-founder of The Mark & Grether Group and land specialist, Russell Grether, for a dive into the complex world of Malibu land. Land in the Malibu coastal zone is not as simple as it would appear, and having a basic understanding of the factors that make a lot desirable is essential for any buyer or seller. We get into key attributes to look for, pricing, ESHA, and more! | Each parcel in Malibu offers unique attributes. If you would like help evaluating a ...
In this episode, we are joined by local legend and fellow Compass agent, David Carter, to dive into the history and an insider's guide to Paradise Cove! One of Malibu's most iconic areas, the Cove is steeped in rich history. We dicsuss it's origins as a Chumash Village, later becoming a fishing community based around the famed pier, and finally it's current status as the most desirable mobile home park in the entire Country. | For more information David and the Carter family business, visit w...
Our yearly look-back at the year prior is here! And, since it's a little late, we've gone big. In the first segment, we review national trends and data of what was widely considered an unattractive real estate market throughout the country. After the break, we dive into Malibu's 2023 numbers, compare them to the booming years prior, and make our predictions for 2024.
We are proud to be back in the studio and recording our 6th season of the Malibu Podcast. 2024 has begun with a few hard things in Malibu including the passing of several hometown heroes, lots of rain, and a few landslides. What began as an introduction became a preamble, but we'll be back soon with a full 2023 real estate recap, a tribute to Matt Rapf, and more episodes of The People's History of Malibu. To follow our friend Dave's journey through ALS or donate, visit the link below:htt...
Happy Holidays, Malibu! In the last episode of 2023, Tony and Justin review the last quarter of the year and touch on market trends on and off of the beach. Thank you for tuning in and we will back with new episodes in 2024!
Five years after the Woolsey Fire changed Malibu forever, Tony sits down with local legend, Point Dume resident, and purveyor of Malibu crystals and fossils, Stephen Hurd. In this episode, they begin by continuing our People's History of Malibu series covering Steve's early days on Point Dume and the rough and rowdy surf culture. During the second section, Steve recounts his harrowing experience with the Woolsey Fire including the loss of his Latigo Canyon ranch, saving his family home on Poi...
Sometimes, real estate can be haunting... Especially the markets and properties of years past. In this year's annual Halloween episode, Tony and Justin are visited by the ghosts of property values past. With special guests Jay Rubenstein, the ghost of the 80's and 90's, Russell Grether, the ghost of the 2008 financial crisis, and Tony Mark as himself, the ghost of the present. Happy Halloween! | The Mark & Grether Group proudly serves Malibu residents in buying, selling, and leasing. Visi...
We were honored to sit down with our associate partner and team member, Patti Palafox, for our first-ever realtor interview! Patti is a bright star in the industry, with an eclectic international background and a wide range of experience that contribute to her success. In this episode, we dive into her origins in Mexico, vast experiences across the globe, and what sets her apart in the world of Malibu real estate.
It's official. The kids are back in school and summer is fading into the rearview mirror. In this installment of the Malibu Real Estate update, Tony and Justin look at the past three months' breakdown of sales in Malibu and draw comparisons to years past. The market is changing, but those waiting for the "crash" may be disappointed. While the market has changed, an improving supply of listing inventory and several record sales tell a different tale.
In this special episode, Tony is joined by legendary actor, longtime Malibu local, and friend, Michael Madsen. Known for his starring roles in Quentin Tarantino films including Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight, Reservoir Dogs, and countless other classics, Michael has been a force in the entertainment industry for decades and is renowned for his electrifying presence on and off screen. Before jetting off to his next project, Michael stopped by the studio and covered a wide range of topics includi...
Prime lease season is upon us here in Malibu, and it's looking a little more gray this year than usual. After months of foggy and cloudy weather, the team dives into the current lease market and its performance so far this year. While the lower end continues to move steadily, the air gets thinner as prices increase. Tune in for our local analysis of the current lease market in Malibu and predictions heading into summer with special Millennial guest, Nikki Hutcheson.
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