Brendan's Blog

November 2009/2010 Malibu MLS Statistics I've put together the market statistics for November 2010 and have provided the statistics for November 2009 to contrast. Despite the "seasonal fluctuation", the average time on market has been decreasing slowly but steadily. The L.A. area as a whole has b...

Weekly Malibu Market Report -- 12/6/2010   The following listings are "new to the market" within the last 7 days: 19110 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA. 90265 20340 Big Rock Dr. Malibu, CA. 90265 20270 Inland Ln. Malibu, CA. 90265 2341 Chumash Rd. Malibu, CA. 90265 21465 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, ...

Condos in Malibu   Condos are not necessarily an abundance in Malibu. There are currently (12/6/10) 48 active condo listings in the Malibu area. The most expensive being 25422 Malibu Rd. Malibu, CA. 90265 listed at $4,650,000. The least expensive being 6489 Kana Dume Rd. Malibu, CA. 90265 listed ...

Bank Owned (REO, Lender Owned) Homes In Malibu. Purchasing a bank owned property in Malibu provides you with a unique opportunity to purchase a home in one of the most prestigious locations in CA. at "liquidation" prices.    For example, rarely would you see a homeowner drop their price by over $...

Weekly Malibu Market Report -- 11/29/2010   The following listings are "new to the market" within the last 7 days: 3505 Coast View Dr. Malibu, CA. 90265 25160 Malibu Rd. Malibu, CA. 90265 20848 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA. 90265 19110 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA. 90265 20340 Big Rock Dr. Mali...

Weekly Malibu Market Report -- 11/22/2010   The following listings are "new to the market" within the last 7 days: 11770 Pacific Coast Hwy. #G Malibu, CA. 90265 25438 Malibu Rd. #1 Malibu, CA. 90265 33477 Mulholland Hwy. Malibu, CA. 90265 3949 Rambla Orienta Malibu, CA. 90265 435 Woodbluff Rd. Ma...

Should I have a "Niche" market, or be a "Jack of All Trades"?   The following view point is a new one on my part. I know that only 50% will agree, but please feel free to share your thoughts: In review of my last couple of years in real estate, I've noticed that I am NOT the niche agent that I ha...

27522 Latigo Bay View Dr. Malibu, CA. 90265   I recently had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful home. It has the best lot in the neighborhood, at the end of the cul-de-sac. It sits on a beautiful, lush, green hill, overlooking the ocean with panoramic views of the water. It has been meticulo...

This is a great blog about the true motivation behind holding an open house. Truthfully, the agent stands to benefit the most from an open house, in that one can attract prospective buyers as they come through the home.  There may be nothing so sacrosanct in Buckhead real estate as the open house...

Weekly Malibu Market Report -- 11/15/2010   The following listings are "new to the market" within the last 7 days:   34133 Mulholland Hwy. Malibu, CA. 90265 24146 Malibu Rd. Malibu, CA. 90265 5845 Bonsall Dr. Malibu, CA. 90265 29754 Baden Pl. Malibu, CA. 90265 6244 Paseo Canyon Dr. Malibu, CA. 9...