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Whenever an agents list a property that is “distressed” they must disclose it in the MLS. There are several categories that they can check off such as bank owned, REO, short sale, or short pay. Not only is it the law, but it’s useful in that when I log on to do a quick search for Malibu homes for sale that have those designations. Today’s report shows 17 properties in this category and some of you reading this will want it!
If you are a bottom dweller looking for a steal, you may need to look in Vegas, Florida, o Palmdale… our market is still holding up fairly well!
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Breaking News!!!!! A Carbon Mesa Home (area near the Malibu Peir) just hit the Malibu Real Estate market this morning as a bank owned sale. It has 4 bedrooms, ~2600 sq.ft., an ocean view, and is on almost 2 acres for $1,141,000.
The list of 19 Malibu homes and condos for sale that are in the category of REO, bank owned, distressed, foreclosure, or short sale is available to those who request it via email. Email If you consider yourself a serious buyer for Malibu Real Estate do yourself a favor and contact me. I will not only send you a list of homes available now, but will also let you know of homes I can get you in to that aren’t listed or are about to be listed!
Without giving to many details I can tell you that one of the frequent readers of this blog was first to be notified about a huge, ocean view, home for sale in the distressed (short pay) category. He came out right away and now has an offer on a home, that if it gets accepted, may be the deal of the year in Malibu.

By 8 am this morning I had 2 clients emailing me asking what the story was with a new listing in Malibu Park for $699,000 that once was listed at $1,800,000!!!!!!. This is not a condo, but a half acre, ocean view, one bedroom home from 1949. They got the alert at 6 am this morning just hours after it was inserted on the MLS. When they checked their email they saw the hot deal and were among the first to know about it. The reason they got it so fast was because they had me create a “Listing Boo”k account for them where they can keep track of all real estate activity in Malibu. With this account, clients have full access to the MLS and can even change criteria to fine tune their searches. If you are serious about watching the market, finding new listings, and even getting price reduction updates on marked homes, then email me with what you are looking for an consider it done!

About the house. It’s small and permits are pending. One bedroom and 2 baths on roughly 1/2 acre with ocean view and near Malibu High School. The house is being auctioned off on 11/14/09. Here is the MLS 411. Call me for info 310 699 8428 or email me .
“**AUCTION**AUCTION**60% *OFF* Original List Price of $1,795,000**11.00*Sold on site 11/14/09 @ 11am**Original house first built in the 1940’s. Foundation, utilities, landscaping, gates and fencing are in. Permits are pending, for a new home. Charming little guest quarters occupied by tenant. A very special setting with an exceptional ocean view. Lushly landscaped property has mature avocado, lemon & orange trees.”

I’ve seen a few great deals pop up this week and the cash buyers are starting to come out of the wood work. If you want to discuss where the deals are at give me a call. There is a lot more to find out about a home than just asking price. I have the ability to look in to public records and see what is owed against the house, and often have a sense about what the seller or bank is willing to take. Call me and get the low down on the high end.

Update! The home quickly went in to escrow with upwards of 5 offers, several of which a rumored to be all cash. My guess is that it will close above asking but someone will walk away with a deal. You have got to be ready to pull the trigger when these deals pop up. saw several this week get hit with multiple offers. Call to discuss.

Showed the house today and it is hands down one of the best buys in all of Malibu right now. The ocean view was really good and the roughly 3 acres it sits on is mostly flat or gently sloped. Call before its gone. 310 699 8428

This may be the least expensive home with an ocean view AND over 6000 sq.ft! The home is located up a gated street very close to Malibu Park and Point Dume. It has great views and a large lawn. It’s on the short pay list and was reduced from $2,799,000 to $2,200,000. The MLS has it’s sq.ft. list at 6,467. That’s what I would call a best buy in Malibu. Call for showings 310 699 8428

Listed with Manuel R. Ramirez
There are currently 16 properties for sale in this category or REO. There is one beach house at $5.9m and a large, 7200 sq ft home for $3.9m in a gated community with expansive ocean views. There are also a few condos, and some “challenging to build on” pieces of land for sale.
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Here’s a good Malibu Real Estate deal for under $1,000,000. A house up Latigo with over 3000 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. The home has great canyon views and contemporary architecture. The home is listed for $999,000, down from $1,250,000. Call for a showing. 1 310 6998428

The home is listed with Michael Cunningham of PRapf
So far about 20 people have emailed me requesting info on the above mentioned types of sales within the Malibu Real Estate market. If you are searching for one in Malibu or Topanga, just send an email requesting the list and give me a price range so I can put you on a watch list. There aren’t a ton but I am seeing some good deals pop up. Keep in mind that there are plenty of others out there that have the same idea of jumping on something when it comes up. The last condo closed up almost 10% above asking! So be ready when opportunity knocks!

There are currently 16 properties for sale in this category. There is one beach house at $5.9m and a large, 7200 sq ft home for $3.9m in a gated community with expansive ocean views. There are also a few condos, and some “challenging to build on” pieces of land for sale.
E-mail Me!

Check out past articles on Reo, Bank Owned, Short Pays.

So far about 20 people have emailed me requesting info on the above mentioned types of sales within the Malibu Real Estate market. If you are searching for one in Malibu or Topanga, just send an email requesting the list and give me a price range so I can put you on a watch list. There aren’t a ton but I am seeing some good deals pop up. Keep in mind that there are plenty of others out there that have the same idea of jumping on something when it comes up. The last condo closed up almost 10% above asking! So be ready when opportunity knocks!

There are currently 16 properties for sale in this category. There is one beach house at $5.9m and a large, 7200 sq ft home for $3.9m in a gated community with expansive ocean views. There are also a few condos, and some “challenging to build on” pieces of land for sale.
E-mail Me!

Check out past articles on Reo, Bank Owned, Short Pays.

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The skinny!
Prices range from $700k in Coral Canyon to $6m on the beach at Sea Level near Broad Beach. Send an email and I’ll send the current list.
Here is a 6000 + sqft. homes for a $3,150,000! That’s about $500 /sq.ft…….a great deal in Malibu! Call 310 699 8428 or email for details.
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Check out past articles on Reo, Bank Owned, Short Pays.

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Listed with Shirley Sherman / West Side Estates

First off, Sea Level is a great beach. It is located just up from Broad Beach and has a cool, mini-community vibe to it. Residents leave kayaks and surfboards on the sand without any worry about someone stealing them. The 4th of July party there is huge and the beach is in better shape than Broad Beach right now. This could go out at a good price and is worth seeing if you are in the real estate market for a beach house in Malibu. Places like this also rent out for top dollar in the summer months. Listed at $5,950,000.

From the MLS
BEACH FRONT LIVING- LIGHT, BRIGHT AND A THIRD LEVEL DEN THAT OPENS TO VERY LARGE SUN DECK. GREAT MASTER SUITE ON THE WATER. GATED COMMUNITY. SELLER HAS CA. REAL ESTATE LICENSE. SHORT PAY SUBJECT TO SELLER HAVING LOANS ACCEPTABLE TO SELLER.

Check out this article if you want to be on my priority list for distressed listings in Malibu.

Listed with Bill Mason / Malibu Surf Realty

Here are the best deals in Malibu right now.  Call for showings and the “Low Down”. 310 699 8428 

31636 Sea Level Drive  A BEACH HOUSE!  $5,950,000 Near Broad Beach

BEACH FRONT LIVING- LIGHT, BRIGHT and a THIRD LEVEL DEN THAT OPENS TO VERY LARGE SUN DECK. GREAT MASTER SUITE ON THE WATER. GATED COMMUNITY. Seller has Ca. Real Estate License. SHORT PAY SUBJECT TO SELLER HAVING LOANS ACCEPTABLE TO SELLER.

Listed with Bill Mason Malibu Surf

  4134 MAGUIRE DR , MALIBU 90265  $1,099,000

REO/BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE!!! EXCELLENT, PRIVATE LOCATION IN THE HILLS OF MALIBU, JUST MINUTES TO PCH & THE BEACH. NEWER BUILT CONSTRUCTION W/LARGE ROOMS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN & HIGH CEILINGS. SPECTACULAR CANYON, MOUNTAIN, & PEEK-A-BOO OCEAN VIEWS FROM NEARLY ALL ROOMS & BALCONIES. LUXURIOUS MASTER SUITE W/FIREPLACE, PVT. BALCONY, DUAL VANITIES, LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET, & A LIMESTONE BATH W/SEPARATE STALL SHOWER & SPA TUB. ALL BEDROOMS EN-SUITE W/EUROPEAN STYLE BATHS. SPACIOUS COOKS KITCHEN & MUCH MORE

Listed with Philip Boroda Coldwell banker

  6115 PASEO CANYON DR , MALIBU 90265 $1,625,000  

Totally redone home in prime Malibu West location. Finest materials throughout with magical yard located on natural creek. Short pay, subject to bank approval. Deeded beach club and tennis court rights. Seller has California Real Estate License. 21549 PACIFIC COAST

Listed with Steve Karsh Malibu Surf

21549 PCH , MALIBU 90265  $1,399,000

La Costa beach landside ocean view home with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Open living room off of kitchen. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwood floors throughout. Wood beamed ceilings in family room. French doors throughout. Large private backyard with palm trees and lushly landscaped. Terrace & gardens with lots of entertaining decks. Large sun deck overlooking ocean. Home needs TLC. Walled and gated with La Costa beach rights. This is subject to a short pay -see private remarks

Listed with Irene Dazzan-Palmer Coldwell banker

  1944 CORRAL CANYON RD , MALIBU 90265 $614,900  

Bank owned foreclosure. Charming 1bed/1bath home in the canyon of Malibu! HW, tile, & carpet. Kitchen appliances. Big garage. Views from many angels! Info herein is not verified by agent. Buyer to verify all info. & rely on their findings. All offers must be submitted on CAR form w/pre-approval (NOT pre-qual), copy of earnest money check +proof of funds (if cash offer) & agency disclosure. For a guarantee receipt of your offer please check our prvt. remarks for fax cover & faxing instructions.

Listed with Joyce Essex Coldwell Banker

   2315 LIVE OAK MEADOWS RD , MALIBU 90265 $1,449,000

 Lender owned. REO. Reduced for immediate sale. You saw it on CBS series “Shark” (exterior shots). Striking home on almost an acre of land with outdoor patio kitchen, gas fire pit, and room for a pool. Assessor states 3 bedrooms, but most likely use is as 2 bedroom. Open floor plan with gourmet kitchen. Cannot last at with this price reduction. Must be seen. Listed with Joan Shultz/Dilbeck

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