The Malibu Podcast

At the end of 2025, co-host Justin took the plunge and bought his property in the Santa Monica Mountains. In addition to navigating the other side of the fence as a buyer, the transaction also had many bumps in the road and plenty of takeaways. Justin and Tony discuss those and more in this episode, also titled: Justin Grows Up.

We are proud to have fellow Malibu real estate agent, surfer, and friend, Shen Schulz of Sotheby's International Realty, featured on this episode of the Malibu Podcast. Tony and Shen dive into the early days of growing up in a small coastal town, his unorthodox rise to one of Malibu's renowned real estate agents, the current market conditions in 2026, and much more.

For the first episode of 2026, we are going back to go forward! In this Market Update, Tony and Justin analyze 2025 sales across Malibu's different market segments and compare them with sales in 2024. They also provide a year-to-date summary for 2026, recapping the winter months in Malibu, and compare it to the same time period last year. Tune in for lots of data, projections, and a few good...

The holiday season is upon us once again. In this market update, Tony and Justin recap the Malibu Real Estate market and its various segments throughout 2025 up to Thanksgiving. Some areas continue to shine while the ongoing struggle remains in others, and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire are very much present.

In this episode of the People's History of Malibu, Tony, along with friend Malibu local, K.C. Blinn, recount the relatively unknown saga of the Malibu Beach Patrol. In the 80s and 90s, a battle began brewing between the homeowners on the Western Malibu beaches and the general public who were enjoying newly founded access via the state beaches. To keep the public out, these owners hired a band...

We are honored to have our friend, client, and short-term rental connisuer, Brandon Coxton, on the latest episode of the Malibu Podcast! Brandon and his wife own and manage several Airbnbs in Malibu, from Point Dume to the Corral Canyon, and have become experts on the ins and outs of running luxury short-term rentals. From curating the guest experience to utilizing a cost-segregation analysis as a...

Back to school, kids! In this market update, Tony and Justin recap the Summer real estate market in Malibu with year-to-date data and compare it with years past. Some segments rallied after a slow start to the year, others remain on track to match 2024, and others are still looking for hope in 2025.

We are officially in the prime time of Summer on the Malibu coast. However, the Summer lease market has not been feeling the heat. After a winter and spring marked by disasters and road closures, many of the luxury leases that are typically occupied for July and August are sitting vacant or taking lower rates than in years past. Tune in for our local analysis of the current lease market in Malibu...

If you live in Malibu, you know the name. Skylar Peak is a staple in Malibu, with wide-ranging influence from surf lineups to city hall. Born and raised on Point Dume, Skylar has played a prominent role in Malibu's history and continues to be one of the most prominent voices in Malibu. In this episode of the people's history of Malibu, Skylar goes into growing up on "poverty point,&...

With Summer looming before us, Tony and Justin review a difficult winter and spring for the Malibu real estate market. Single-family home sales are roughly cut in half, however, other segments are on track and even outperforming the same window during 2024. In this episode, we review the Malibu market year to date, compare it with last year, and make our predictions as we head into Summer. To view...

In this special episode, we’re thrilled to share an exciting new chapter: Tony and Justin have officially launched the Mark Real Estate Group ! After years of helping clients navigate the market and build their dreams, it’s time to take things to the next level with a dedicated team built on trust, results, and real relationships.  Tune in to hear the inspiration behind the group, the mission driv...

In our annual first market update, we reflect on Malibu's real estate trends, comparing past and present markets. This year, amid recent fires and road closures, we analyze 2024 market segments alongside 2023. With no beach homes sold just 1.5 months into 2025, we also assess current inventory and the challenges of this uncertain start.

The Malibu Podcast is back for 2025, though with heavy hearts. In the wake of the recent wildfires and the devastation they have left behind, we asked insurance guru Robert Feldman back on the show for an insurance update and tips for those whose homes were lost or damaged. Robert breaks down the five steps of recovery for fire victims, discusses home hardening, dangerous misinformation, and what...

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 ha...

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 epi...

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 regulatio...

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)...

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 th...

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 o...

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 t...

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 ut...

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,...

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 d...

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.