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Major Development Plans for Agoura Hills Real Estate Agoura Hills is entering a period of rapid change, especially around the Agoura Village area near Kanan and Agoura Roads. Several major projects – mostly mixed-use and housing-focused – are planned or underway, alongside key infrastructure and open-space efforts. Below is a condensed overview of the main projects, their status...
Malibu Inspired Thanksgiving Recipies Thanksgiving in Malibu is more about coastal flavors and ocean views than it is about food coma's and 6000 calorie meals (But there's plenty of that too!). Here is this years Malibu Inspired thanks giving recipies. California Coast Cranberry CrockPot Turkey Ingredients: 1 @butterballturkey breast (thawed) 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 packet...
Malibu's Ellusive Long Tailed Weasel somewhere between the oak roots and chaparral shadows, Malibu’s long-tailed weasel is zipping through the Santa Monica Mountains like a tiny, whiskered ninja. Half pest-control specialist, half myth, and almost never actually seen by the humans it lives beside. Habitat A long-tailed weasel in its brown summer coat...
This Month in Malibu | October 2025 Agoura Hills: Wildlife Crossing Enters Final Phase The long-planned Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing at Liberty Canyon reached its final construction phase in October. This $90+ million overpass (slated for completion by late 2026) will eventually link the Santa Monica Mountains to the Simi Hills over US 101. To build the last segment, Caltrans...
Malibu, Westlake and Agoura Market Report | Q3 2025 As summer turned to fall, Malibu, Westlake Village, and Agoura Hills each told a different story about Southern California’s evolving real estate landscape. Median prices largely held firm despite a slowdown in sales volume and longer days on market, suggesting a market shifting toward balance rather than decline...
What Makes Shen Schulz the Best Malibu Realtor? 2024 Market Results In 2024, Shen Schulz ranked 270th nationally by sales volume out of more than 1.5 million licensed realtors. This places him within the top 0.02% of agents in the country, an indicator of both consistent performance and a high level of client trust in a highly competitive market. Within Malibu, Shen achieved the...
Lloyd Wright’s Malibu Home Lloyd Wright’s Malibu Home for Composer David Newman Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. (Frank Lloyd Wright's son known as Lloyd Wright) designed the Malibu residence for composer David Newman, son of famed film‐score pioneer Alfred Newman. The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom house sits on a private 1.6-acre Malibu Park parcel...
Malibu's Radical Punk Rock Legacy Malibu’s punk story begins with its surf-soaked roots. In the 1960s, Malibu was the epicenter of Southern California surf culture. A place painted by longboards, beach bonfires, and rebellious surfers carving out their own subculture and keeping Malibu local. Early surf music and garage rock laid the groundwork...
Top Real Estate Agent Westlake Village Buying or selling a home in Westlake Village is a big choice. Any kind of real estate transaction is usually the biggest choice someone makes in their life. Choosing Shen Realty, the top real estate agent in Westlake Village, we help provide our clients with the proper tools and professional...
Best Trick-or-Treating Spots and Halloween Events in Malibu, Conejo Valley, and Los Angeles Welcome to the Shen Realty guide to the best Halloween experiences in our area! Whether you’re trick-or-treating with little ghouls, hitting up haunted attractions with friends, or looking for festive family fun, we’ve got you covered. From Malibu’s cozy neighborhoods to Conejo Valley&rsquo...
A Tour of the Area by a Realtor in Agoura Hills Agoura Hills, California, offers a rich tapestry of lifestyle experiences, from rustic equestrian neighborhoods to vibrant shopping and historic film sites. This diverse suburban community nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains boasts attractions that highlight its heritage, natural beauty, and local charm. Below, we explore some of Agoura Hills&rsquo...
The Story of Malibu's Green Parrot The Santa Monica mountains are home to a plethora of iconic and diverse species that truly make this region unique, such as coyotes, quals, bob cats, and mountain lions. But few are as colorful and stand out as much as the bright green parrots that are now so quintessential to...