The Malibu Podcast

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...

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 ex...

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...

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 Ma...

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 su...

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...

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 pred...

Dreams really do come true. In this episode, Tony and Justin interview Ryan and Jill Ahrens, the owners of Malibu's newest and most delicious restaurant, Malibu Brewing Company. Located in Trancas Country Market, MBC brews amazing beer that incorporates Malibu's rich history, iconic locations, and locally sourced ingredients that pair perfectly with their chef-created menu. In this episo...

Spring has sprung in Malibu, and it's time for an in-depth update on the Malibu real estate market. In this episode, Tony and Justin recap the happenings on and off the beach in Malibu during 2023 through the end of April. With just half of the sales of last year and extremely limited inventory, prices remain strong in Malibu despite dropping sale prices across the larger SoCal markets and so...

Artificial intelligence has been one of this years most talked about and debated topics. Its implications are far-reaching, and it is already changing the way that real estate agents work. Rather than replacing the agent, Compass believes AI will empower agents to work better, smarter, and faster. In this episode, Compass Marketing member Rachel Russell-Clark joins Tony and Justin to discuss the w...

It's time to start planning for Summer 2023! Special guest Jessica Mark, founder of the Malibu Mom's Facebook group and team member of The Mark & Grether Group, joins us on the podcast to discuss the many different Summer Camps that are available in Malibu this year. Spoiler alert, it's time to start planning if you haven't already. For a list of the camps available and lin...

Our favorite series is back! In an effort to preserve the history of Malibu and its most well-known characters, we are proud to bring you the People's History of Malibu and our second guest, Travis Walker. Travis is a legendary 3rd generation Point Dume local, keeper of mystical secrets and lore, Malibu historian, and teller of astounding tales from behind the Zumirez gates of the infamous Wa...

Two months into 2023, Tony and Justin recap the Malibu Real Estate market. In a shifting market and in a time of intense speculation, they unpack current trends and go through the last two months of data on and off the beach in Malibu. Our special guest, Tony's daughter's unicorn, also makes its first-ever (and maybe last) appearance. 

To start off 2023, we're going back to look forward. In this first episode of Season 5, Tony and Justin look at the 2022 Malibu Real Estate market and compare it with years past, which are likely some of the best local housing markets in history. They also discuss what was nearly the team's best year ever, with over $177 million in sales and leases. Tune in for 2023 predictions, plenty o...

Catch up with the latest in Malibu Real estate! With up-to-date stats for 2022 through November, Justin and Tony break down market trends and offer expert insights into the shifting, but surprisingly strong real estate market. With the Woolsey Fire officially four years ago this month, they also discuss the rebuilding efforts and the percentages of homes approved, permitted, and completed. Tune in...

Malibu real estate can be a scary place, and this Halloween, we're going in with a flashlight in hand. In this episode, Justin and Tony discuss some of the strangest and scariest stories from the world of real estate, including shrunken heads, a murder house, devious scams, and a nightmare listing appointment. We are also proud to be featuring stories from two industry veterans, Jay Rubenstei...

Welcome back to the Malibu Beaches guide, part two. Tony and Justin pick up where they left off, at Latigo beach in Malibu, and head west all the way to County Line. As a local real estate team, we like to view a good portion of our work as Malibu tour guides, showing the ins and outs of the different areas and homes. In this episode, we cover the nuances of each area, real estate sales, and a few...

Welcome to the Malibu Beaches guide, part one of two! As a local real estate team, we like to view a good portion of our work as Malibu tour guides, showing the ins and outs of the different areas and homes. The beaches of Malibu are particularly nuanced, each offering its own benefits across a wide variety of price points and properties. In this episode, Justin and Tony start at the Eastern end o...

For the better half of a century, Malibu has been synonymous with surfing. However, in the last few years, lineups have become more crowded worldwide and Malibu is certainly no exception. Frustrating locals and visitors alike, the unwritten rules of surf etiquette have gone largely unlearned or simply ignored... And we want to get things back on track. In this episode, Tony and Justin get into Mal...

Another market update?! Technical difficulties postponed our latest amazing topic but undeterred, we are releasing our market update through July 1 of 2022. We have some great things on the way in the coming weeks so stay tuned. For now, enjoy as Justin and Tony recap the year in Malibu real estate so far, discuss a few major recent sales, and more. 

Tony Mark is joined by Justin Cumbee in our latest market update for June 2022! In this podcast, we dive into year-to-date Malibu statistics and Tony shares his insights into the question we have been getting daily, "what is going on in the market?" They cover beachfront homes, Malibu's landside single-family market, condos, mobile homes, land, and more. Plus, Tony reveals his favor...

Tony and Justin sit down with the one and only Amy Adams of Malibu Staging. Amy is renowned for staging houses in Malibu and beyond with impeccable style custom-tailored to bring out the best in every home. They discuss her beginning in the staging world, how she thrived (instead of survived) during the pandemic, their full-service approach to preparing real estate for sale, and the nuances of sta...

The Malibu Podcast is back for its 4th Season! We are kicking off 2022 with a look back at 2021, which saw the strongest local real estate market that Malibu has ever seen. In this episode, Tony Mark and team member Justin discuss the record-breaking year, highlight noteworthy and record-breaking transactions, and look at the current real estate market here in Malibu. Tony makes his market predict...

Welcome to Malibu Mysteries, 2021 edition. In the spirit of Halloween, Tony and Justin sit down to go through a few of Malibu's most spooky mysteries. The wide range of topics includes some talk of aliens, Malibu's most haunted restaurants, and a Nazi base on a ranch tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains. We also are joined by Suzanne Guldimann to discuss the mysterious and unsolved...