One reason to work with a local Malibu real estate agent is so you can get the call first when something like this hits the market. I scan the Malibu real estate market every morning at 7am and if an incredible deal comes up I call all my priority buyers who are committed to letting me find them that great buy.

By 8am this morning I had already called a client and had them on their way to the home two hours later.

The home has huge ocean views, 6 bedrooms, and over 5000 sq.ft of newer construction with an asking price under $2m. From the MLS..”A TRULY EXCITING ESTATE WITH WELL THOUGHT OUT FLOOR PLAN & ALL THE AMENITIES AND QUALITY YOU HAVE TO SEE TO APPRECIATE. SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM JUST ABOUT EVERY ROOM. THE HOME INCLUDES FORMAL DINING ROOM, LIBRARY/STUDY, HOME THEATER, 5 BEDROOMS EACH WITH PRIVATE BATH AND AN ENORMOUS MASTER SUITE. BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, LARGE GRASSY YARD, POOL & LIGHTED SPORT COURT. SURROUNDING TREES & FLOWERS CREATE A COZY, PRIVATE FEELING. SUBJECT TO SHORT SALE APPROVAL. CB SHORT SALE DIVISION.”

If you are interested in deals like this (REO, short sale, bank owned) and want to work closely with a Malibu real estate agent who will call you first, then email me at Malibu real estate @ mac.com; or call 310 699 8428 to discuss needs.

Courtesy of C Cortazzo/CB

“I mean,…..I’m not totally wu-wu if that’s what you are thinking” my clients states as she pulls out a pair of divining rods made out of copper wire and crystals. They start spinning like crazy (note…it was a very windy) and she tells me the energy of the place is really good…almost as good as Sedona, AZ. “I’ve never seen this before….mind if I make a quick video?” I ask…because you know what? This is the kind of stuff that blogs were made for.
If you need a Malibu real estate agent who can tell you more about a property than divining rods, give me a call at 310 699 8428

So this is what happens when you move to Malibu. You go out your door and find adventures around the corner. It’s never boring here.

• NAR is claiming we may see the strongest home sales year in the last 5 years. February pending sales up 9.2% from year ago.
•  15 Malibu beach houses are pending and 45 deals on the land side are pending. 45! That’s a huge number!
• 11 condos in one complex sold or pending in the last 7 months.

Ok enough boring stuff. Let me dish you up a hot plate of tasty good news directly from  the trenches.
I asked a few local managers to give me the low down on what they are seeing in their offices. So get out your napkin, grab a spoon, and gobble this up.
“Properly priced  Malibu property sales are driving the market. A lot of activity in all ranges. On the beach, where it had been quiet, also very active from $5mm to $10mm. Much of that inventory went into escrow the past 30 days”

-Michael Novotny Prudential Malibu Realty

“The good news is we are having a $100+ million dollar month,  it appears that approximately 20-25% of the Malibu inventory is either Back up or Pending.”

- Jay Rubenstein Coldwell Banker Malibu

“The last 60 days have seen more activity than I have seen in the last 5 years. It seems as though the “Bell has rung” for the bottom of the market. These are not low end sales but $5,000,000 to $25,000,000 and several of them. I hope it continues.”

-Jeff Chertow Pritchett- Rapf Malibu

“6.5 mil listing in BH was in the MLS for one week, received 7 offers, and closed all-cash in 3 business days…over asking.  Significant lack of good inventory. “

-Tom Dunlap Prudential Beverly Hills

So there’s the straight talk. Ready to stop worrying and step to the plate? Call me at 310 699 8428 to discuss anything about Malibu real estate.

When it come to these prices there are really only two beaches that can consistently find tenants in this price range–Carbon Beach and Malibu Colony Beach. At this level, the homes will likely be sitting on double or triple lots with enough beach frontage to play a proper game of frisbee or to throw that whistling Nerf football as hard as you please without worry of hitting the neighbors section of sand or their Hermes Birkin “beach purse”.

Here’s the Low Down.

This home happens to be outside the gates at the Malibu Colony on one of the best sections of beach in all of Malibu. With ample amounts of silky dry sand to play on and a huge deck for a Fourth of July party, you may find it hard to get rid of your weekend guests. The level of appointments and details in this Malibu home would give any suite at Shutters a run for it’s money and when you calculate sq.ft./price,  it might even a better deal in the long run
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From the MLS…. “ULTIMATE MALIBU COLONY ESTATE ON RARE DOUBLE LOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER LEASE. PRIME OCEANFRONT HOME OFFERING THE BEST IN LUXURY BEACH LIVING. DESIGNED FOR ENTERTAINING AND LOUNGING, THIS EXQUISITELY FURNISHED 6 BDRM. 6 BATH MASTERPIECE BOASTS AN OPEN PATIO W/SPA, OUTDOOR KIT. WITH BBQ, BAR AND FLAT SCREEN, AND FIRE PIT, STEPS FROM SUN DECK TO WHITE SAND BEACH,EXCEPTIONAL GREAT ROOM AND GOURMET KITCHEN WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS,SUMPTUOUS OCEANFRONT MASTER WITH OFFICE, HUGE CLOSET & DECK, DETACHED 2-ROOM GUEST COTTAGE, LUSH COURTYARD & DELUXE MEDIA SYSTEM THRU-OUT. 3 CAR GARAGE.”

More pics available upon request. For a showing appointment call Mike Gardner at  310 699 8428. Click here to request a list of Malibu Summer Rentals

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Listed with Marcus Beck at Prudential Malibu Realty

From the MLS “Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase Pierre Koenig’s last built project. 11 years in the making Koenig’s LaFetra Beach House was described by Pierre as being “a perfect jewel” and “with a view that rivals CSH #22″. Gated on a cul de sac with its own drawbridge, this architectural marvel could no longer be built in this location. Radiant heated, solar powered, steel, concrete & glass assembled in this perfectly designed breath-taking site.”

For showing requests contact Mike Gardner at Prudential Malibu Realty direct at 310 699 8428

Listed with Cory Weiss Partners Trust

New to the market last night is a home Doug designed that is located in Serra Retreat, a neighborhood known for it’s privacy with full time guards at it’s entrances. Located at 3200 Retreat Court, the 6 bedroom, 9 bath home sits on sprawling grounds with an oversized swimming pool complete with a water slide and a cave located behind a waterfall. The only thing missing is a Lazy River (there’s enough room for a large one) and a margarita machine!

I had the chance to tour this home with Doug last year and was really impressed with the layout of the home. It’s very large in volume but still feels like a family oriented home. There is also a large guest house/office space that is ideal for someone who works from home.

Contact Mike Gardner at Prudential Malibu Real Estate 310 699 8428 for more info.
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From the MLS “SPECTACULAR GUARD GATED SERRA RETREAT ESTATE! RECENTLY COMPLETELY REBUILT AND REMODELED WITH THE ABSOLUTE FINEST FINISHES! EXTREMELY PRIVATE LOCATION BEHIND GATES AT THE END OF A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC, A TRULY SENSATIONAL SETTING FOR THIS SOPHISTICATED MALIBU COMPOUND. AMONG THE HOMES MANY ATTRIBUTES ARE A DETACHED GUEST HOUSE, AND A 5 CAR GARAGE. INTERIOR AMMENITIES INCLUDE A STATE OF THE ART THEATER(CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION) BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD AND STONE FLOORS, DRAMATIC DOUBLE ISLAND KITCHEN WITH ZEBRA WOOD CABINETRY, TWO FAMILY ROOMS, SOARING TWO STORY CEILINGS AND A WIDE OPEN FLOORPLAN FOR ENTERTAINING. THE RESORT QUALITY GROUNDS ARE SECOND TO NONE! AN AMAZING POOL WITH WATERFALLS AND SLIDE, FULL SIZED LIGHTED SPORTS COURT, FIREPLACE, BBQ CENTER, ENORMOUS MANICURED LAWNS AND MATURE LANDSCAPE PROVIDE AN AWE INSPIRING BACKYARD EXPERIENCE! THIS ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY WILL IMPRESS!”

Complete slide show here

Listed with Jordan Cohen/ Remax

Here’s the deal. It’s a great Malibu property with a ton of usable land. There will be good views if you can get a second story built and it has a Point Dume beach key. The problem is the house is  dated and has a weird tug boat appendage growing out of the right side. It’s actually three story guest house with the top floor having the best views of the Malibu coastline. The tug bat part is just a facade that can be ripped down. The main house is kind of a cool post and beam that can be lived in for a while until you remodel and it’s almost 4000 sq ft.!

If you’ve been priced out of the Malibu real estate market, specifically Point Dume, here’s your chance. Just bring your captains hat or Captain Merrill Stubing… He’d feel right at home here.

For showings call 310 699 8428.

The other Malibu home for sale is one of my personal listings in Malibu. The home is located at 5710 Trancas Canyon and is a one of a kind compound that includes a 5000 sq. ft. guest house that is perfect for use as a studio for an architect, photographer, or music producer. This home also sits on top of a mountain top and is very secure and private.From the MLS “THIS MODERN MALIBU ESTATE SITS ON 10 ACRES W/360-DEGREE OCEAN, MOUNTAIN, & CANYON VIEWS. APPX. 9700 SQ.FT IN 3 BUILDINGS. BUILT OF STEEL & GLASS, SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS & WATER FEATURES. THE MAIN RESIDENCE SITS ON TOP OF HILL W/LIVING AREA, DINING AREA, CANTILEVERED FIREPLACE, & CUSTOM CHEF’S KITCHEN. MASTER SUITE FEATURES ROOF THAT OPENS TO SKY, BUILT-IN CEDAR-LINED CLOSETS, & WALK-IN SHOWER THAT OPENS TO OUTDOORS. ON LOWER LEVEL OF MAIN HOUSE IS LAUNDRY ROOM, MEDIA ROOM, & OFFICE OR CAN BE USED AS 2 GUEST BDRMS W/BATHRM. THE ROOF HAS FIREPLACE, HERB GARDEN, & WATER FEATURES. DOWN DRIVEWAY IS STUDIO, WHICH IS SURROUNDED BY TURTLE & KOI POND. OPPOSITE STUDIO IS SOLAR-HEATED SALTWATER POOL, SAUNA, ENTERTAINMENT PAVILION, & POOL HSE W/KITCHEN & BATHRM. STUDIO HAS OFFICE W/CONFERENCE ROOMS, KITCHEN, BATHRM, & GUEST QUARTERS W/SEPT. ENTRANCE, BEDROOM/LIVING AREA, KITCHEN, & BATHROOM. DOWNHILL FROM STUDIO IS ANOTHER GUESTHOUSE W/GYM, BATHRM, & STORAGE. INCLUDES WEST MALIBU BEACH CLUB RIGHTS.”