Malibu Real Estate Stories

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Best Surf Spots in Malibu for Beginners and Experts Malibu has become a favorite destination for surfers looking for the best waves because of its beautiful shoreline and pristine seas. There are many surf breaks in Malibu that offer a wide variety of waves and riding conditions for all levels of surfers. Let’s take a look at...
From Hippy to Hip: A Look at Malibu's Evolution into a Luxury Real Estate Hotspot Malibu has always been known for its stunning beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and carefree attitude. In the 1960s and 1970s, Malibu was a haven for artists, musicians, and surfers looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The beaches were pristine, the waves were perfect, and...
Top Five Market Predictions for 2023 Slow Market in the Beginning of 2023As buyers contend with high interest rates and relatively low inventory, the market slowdown that began in early February of 2022 will continue into this year, yet begin to pick back up again around spring time. According to the NAR, the decrease in sales will...
What Lies Ahead - Philip A. White - CEO Sotheby's International Realty What was the biggest real estate story of 2021? "We saw cities like New York, San Francisco, London, and Madrid seeing rebounds. In 2020, we encountered this fundamental shift in buyer priorities that fueled interest in second-home markets and resort locations, but in 2021, buyers were returning to cities, energized by the strong...
Partner Agent Spotlight - Peter Illovsky Peter Illovsky is the President and Co-owner of Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty. He has over 23 years of real estate experience, 20 years of which was spent working with the Sotheby International Realty® brand. Multilingual and well-traveled, he is a true cosmopolitan employing his...
Did the Ancient Polynesians arrive in Malibu? Although up for debate, it’s long been theorized that the maritime civilization of the Polynesians made contact with the Chumash. However recent evidence suggests this may be more probable than once thought.  The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It is fair to say...
Take A Step Inside THE Malibu Home The typical image of Malibu is beautiful beaches and scenery, celebrity get-aways, high end retail shopping and luxury real estate. However Malibu hasn’t always been this way, it was once a small community of independent minded people and farmers who settled this riviera with family homes and farms...
Why ONLY 2% of places like MALIBU RIVIERA are called “GARDENS OF THE WORLD” If you happen to live in Malibu Riviera or intend to buy a future home here consider yourself one of the lucky few who get to appreciate some of the most ecologically dense areas on the entire Planet! So ecologically dense that 20% of all plant species are condensed into 2% of...
The Rich History of Topanga Malibu The Topanga area of Eastern Malibu is famous for its great surf, eclectic living, and interesting host of artists, musicians, and movie stars seeking to get away from the city and live somewhere a little more whimsical. However, unknown to many people, Topanga has a rich history dating all the...
The Surprising History of Point Dume Point Dume is well known for its iconic surf spots and beaches, appearances in T.V. and film, rock climbing and beautiful real estate, but its full history may come as a surprise to you. Before any American or European presence within the Americas, the area surrounding Point Dume was...
Wonder What It's Like to Live in Western Malibu? Ever wondered what it’s like to live in Western Malibu? Well, 31518 Anacapa View Drive is the perfect property to experience not only sprawling views of serene ocean, but also take full advantage of the plethora of activities and interesting locations that make Western Malibu the breathtaking stretch of...
Steve McQueen's High Speed Legacy Lives On In Malibu Steve McQueen was a legendary American Icon whose name and life live on through his obsession for fast cars and motorsports, award winning films, beautiful homes, and simply being the ultimate “King of Cool.”   McQueen’s life exemplified the bad boy image his abusive childhood...