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Video: How I Saved A Client $2,000,000 with Two Simple Things Unveiling a $2,000,000 Hidden Nightmare: How I teamed up with a geologist and an engineer to reveal shocking structural damage, saving my client from a disastrous beachfront home purchase during a tense escrow period. Thanks for watching another Shen Realty video! If your interested in Malibu real estate or working with...
5 Fantasy Private Pools That Will Blow Your Mind Beachfront Estate in Cabo San Lucas: In this incredible stay in Cabo San Lucas, you can experience a mystical subterranean water feature and swimming grotto. This pool is surrounded by hand sculped masonry and pillars and can be accessed by a cave through an above infinity pool. The tile work...
From Lobster Rolls to Fine Dining: Malibu's Premier Seafood Destinations Thanks to its stunning coastline and vibrant food scene, Malibu is a seafood lover's delight. From upscale seaside eateries to quaint wayside cafés, the quaint community of Malibu provides a wide range of seafood dining experiences. Whatever your craving, maybe classic east coast lobster roll, a sophisticated dinner...
The Farmhouse of the Modern Age: Inside 4 Rustic Style Homes A new trend in high-end real estate is the modern farmhouse, which is a departure from the conventional glass-walled flats and park-facing penthouses. These traditional residences, situated on expansive hills or fields, combine rustic, country charm with modern conveniences in an effort to honor the land's rich history. Despite their...
Uncovering the History of Zuma Beach Getting to Know Zuma Beach One of the best examples of Southern California beach culture is Zuma Beach. With it’s two mile long stretch of sand, multiple surf breaks, and easy public access, proximity to Los Angeles, and history in film and television, Zuma is famous not just...
Video: The Medieval Legacy of the Magna Carta in Modern Real Estate How the medieval charter of the Magna Carta resonates today in modern real estate As agents of service, our job is to protect our clients and put their needs first while upholding the laws of the state, much like the seriffs of medieval England. An interesting comparison that has stood...
Top 6 Must See Waterfalls in Malibu During the Rainy Season The rainy season is officially here! As the Malibu Mountains begin to see wetter days, the lush green meadows and melodous sounds of trickling creeks return. If you venture far enough into the hills you might find something very special, waterfalls, some as tall as 120 feet! Here are a few...
Video: The Zen Method to Real Estate Raised in a Buddhist monastery, Shen details how what he learned at the temple growing up as a kid helps him in his real estate career today.
Architect Michael Maltzan's Malibu Masterpiece The facade of the Malibu Beach House presents a subtle, unadorned expanse, blending seamlessly with its surroundings to the extent that even the garage entrance merges inconspicuously with the structure. The entrance to the house subtly hints at the interior's intricate design, marked by an open-air antechamber bordered by dynamic...
Surf's Up: The History of Surf Culture in Malibu Malibu, California stands as a pillar in the surf world, not just for its waves, but for its significant contributions to surf culture and history. The story of Malibu and surfing is one of innovation, community, and the essence of the California dream. In the postwar years, Malibu became a...
The New Metaverse of High End Art Trading Two years ago, the landscape of digital art was very different. The incredible sales of digital tokens by unknown artists, who were now up against the biggest names in modern art, shocked the market. The world struggled to understand this abrupt change in the creative scene. The first of its...
Castles You'll Never Believe are in California The Castle in the Forest: Tucked away in the mountainous terrain near Lake Arrowhead, The Castle in the Forest is Southern California’s clandestine jewel. This 10,388 square foot chateau, surrounded by pines and dogwoods, offers a tranquil retreat suitable for private getaways or as a unique venue for family...