Malibu and Malibu real estate has always been known for its hidden beaches and un-hidden wealth. The combination has now turned Malibu into one of the nation’s capitals of hyper-priced real estate. Malibu had the most $10 million listings in the 12 months ending in November, according to Coldwell Banker. With a huge boom in sales in the fourth quarter, fueled in part by the fiscal cliff, Malibu is in the running to have the highest sales total in the $10-million-plus category for all of…
If you do any online real estate search for an area trying to find information about local market statistics, trends or merely basic information on the area, you may have noticed that it is surprisingly difficult! Moreover, if you happen to stumble upon a Malibu real estate agent website, odds are that the information will be outdated.
Often times, local professionals will keep a Malibu real estate blog as a means to develop content for their site or to try and generate some repeat views and build their online reputation by providing some insightful content. The problem is,…
What does each party do in escrow?
The seller:
- Deposits the executed deed to the buyer with the escrow holder.
- Deposits evidence of pest inspection and required repair work.
- Deposits other required documents such as tax receipts, addresses of mortgage holders, insurance policies, equipment warranties or home warranty contracts
The buyer:
- Deposits the required earnest money deposit, in addition to the down payment, to pay the purchase price with the escrow holder
- Arranges for any borrowed funds to be deposited with the title company.
- Deposits any deed of trust or mortgages necessary to…
As a real estate agent in the Malibu real estate market, Russell has developed many relationships with many of the best professionals in the area. As a local expert for people interested in Malibu homes, people turn to Russell for his knowledge and expertise of the area. Russell cannot do this task by himself, however, and has many relationships with people who he knows on a personal level and trusts to send his most discerning clients to. 
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