The Malibu Podcast

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 one-of-a-kind pieces of art meant to be handed down for generations. In this episode, we discuss Dane's beginnings as a chef, his customized hands-on process, and much more! Tune into our YouTube channel for a tour of his workshop. | Visit ironsandmalibu.com to learn more or call Dane at (310) 266-8273 to get your custom knife started.

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 to put down on a home depending on the price point, and more! | Grant Sedlak is Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Origin Point and can be reached at 310.924.0777

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 utilizing the Private Exclusive "Coming Soon" platform that Compass has pioneered. | For a pre-listing home evaluation and market strategy in Malibu and beyond, please get in touch! Call or text 310.230.5771, or email [email protected]

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, and more! | Each parcel in Malibu offers unique attributes. If you would like help evaluating a specific property, please get in touch with our team at (310) 230-5771 or [email protected].

*Disclaimer: always consult the appropriate professionals including, but not limited to, biologists, geologists, Malibu City, LA County, architects, engineers, and expeditors.*

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 desirable mobile home park in the entire Country. | For more information David and the Carter family business, visit www.malibumobilehomes.com

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.

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 History of Malibu. 

To follow our friend Dave's journey through ALS or donate, visit the link below:
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/daveludwig3/support

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 experience with the Woolsey Fire including the loss of his Latigo Canyon ranch, saving his family home on Point Dume (as well as Tony's), and the powerful lessons that came with tragedy. Please note that in addition to explicit content, this episode may be triggering for those who have suffered loss or trauma from wildfires.

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 Halloween! | The Mark & Grether Group proudly serves Malibu residents in buying, selling, and leasing. Visit themarkandgrethergroup.com to view our listings and learn more about our team.