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
Coronavirus and Malibu: What You Need to Know
Malibu, CA | 4.7.2020 Coronavirus testing now available at Malibu City Hall and Malibu Urgent care. If you do not have any symptoms and are not an essential worker, please do not get tested. Continue to stay home and obey the Safer at Home guidelines. Malibu, CA | 3.16.2020 Coronavirus has ... » Learn More about Coronavirus and Malibu: What You Need to Know
5 Questions with Patti Palafox
We are thrilled to have Patti Palafox joining us as a member of The Mark & Grether Group! Her passion for real estate, dedication to client service, and love for Malibu make her a perfect fit for our team. To introduce Patti to our clients and friends, we sat down and asked her about her life ... » Learn More about 5 Questions with Patti Palafox
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
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 5: Cybercrime in Real Estate with Zack Tenney
The Malibu Podcast Episode 5 Cybercrime in Real Estate with Zack Tenney In this episode, Tony sits down with Zack Tenney, a sales executive from Chartwell Escrow. Cybercrime has exploded in recent years and the real estate industry has been heavily targeted, in particular by email. Zack breaks ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 5: Cybercrime in Real Estate with Zack Tenney
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 ... » Learn More about 2019 | Year in Review
Welcome Patti Palafox!
Patti Palafox joins The Mark & Grether Group We are thrilled to welcome Patti as an associate partner agent to our team! She brings expertise, enthusiasm, and an incredible passion to real estate. Patti Palafox is originally from Mexico City; her fascination with different cultures ... » Learn More about Welcome Patti Palafox!
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 4: Escrow Explained with Stephany Feinstein
The Malibu Podcast Episode 4 Escrow Explained with Stephany Feinstein of Chartwell Escrow Tony sits down with Stephany Feinstein, the Senior Escrow Officer and Branch Manager of Chartwell Escrow in Malibu. Stephany has been working as an escrow officer in Malibu for nearly 20 years and is a ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 4: Escrow Explained with Stephany Feinstein
The Woolsey Fire: A Year Ago Today
It has been 1 year since Malibu was hit with one of the worst wildfires it has ever experienced. Although Malibu’s charred hillsides have come back to life, the devastation is still very real in the lives of family, friends, and our community. On November 8th, a major wind event sparked several ... » Learn More about The Woolsey Fire: A Year Ago Today
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 3: Malibu Real Estate History with Jay Rubenstein
The Malibu Podcast Episode 3 The History of Malibu Real Estate with Jay Rubenstein Tony and Russell sit down with Compass Malibu Office Manager, a statesman of Malibu real estate, and friend, Jay Rubenstein. Jay has been an active agent in Malibu since 1978 and spent many years of his 40-year ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 3: Malibu Real Estate History with Jay Rubenstein