The Malibu Podcast
Made by locals, for locals (past, present, and future). Welcome to the only podcast focused on all things Malibu! Hosted by Tony Mark and Justin Cumbee of Mark Real Estate Group, one of Malibu's top-producing real estate teams with over $1 billion in closed transactions. We cover all things Malibu, including the lifestyle, real estate news, market updates, current events, and interview friends and professionals from within our community. Malibu truly is one of the greatest places on earth; let us show you why.
Episodes
58 episodes
Introducing Mark Real Estate Group
In this special episode, we’re thrilled to share an exciting new chapter: Tony and Justin have officially launched the Mark Real Estate Group! After years of helping clients navigate the market and build their dreams, it’s time to take t...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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21:53
Malibu Market Update: 2024 Recap and Winter 2025 Trends
In our annual first market update, we reflect on Malibu's real estate trends, comparing past and present markets. This year, amid recent fires and road closures, we analyze 2024 market segments alongside 2023. With no beach homes sold just 1.5 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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52:24
After the Fire: Insurance Update & Wildfire Recovery with Robert Feldman
The Malibu Podcast is back for 2025, though with heavy hearts. In the wake of the recent wildfires and the devastation they have left behind, we asked insurance guru Robert Feldman back on the show for an insurance update and tips for those who...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:05:52
Home & Fire Insurance with Robert Feldman
Over the past decade, home and fire insurance in California has become an issue for current and new homeowners alike. Finding an insurance provider who will write a policy that adequately insures property against risk can now be incredibly diff...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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37:52
Interview with Doug Burdge the Malibu Architect
In this episode, Tony interviews the legendary Malibu architect, Doug Burdge, AIA. Doug and his firm have designed and built over 300 custom residences in the Malibu region alone in varying styles, all of which are breathtaking. His projects ha...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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38:19
NAR Settlement Part 2: Implications for Buyers
Last month, we covered the widely publicized 2024 NAR Settlement and what it means for sellers. In Part 2, we focus on the implications for Home Buyers: what has changed, and what hasn't. These changes are still evolving, however, now that the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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19:57
Fall Market Update: Spooky Edition
Can real estate updates be spooky? We're willing to try, mostly because we didn't have a better idea for our yearly Halloween episode. In this market update, we analyze 2024 through October and look back at years past. Haunted by huge sales num...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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39:28
NAR Settlement Part 1: Implications for Sellers
By now, you have probably heard about the class action lawsuit that resulted in the widely publicized 2024 NAR Settlement. These changes are still evolving, however, now that the dust has settled we wanted to address the changes and their impac...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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28:14
Malibu Real Estate Market Update, Summer 2024
In this mega-market update, Tony and Justin recap 2024 thus far, compare it with the sales last year, and analyze the Summer real estate market trends in Malibu. Spoiler alert, it's not as bad as you've heard and several segments are outperform...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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44:17
Malibu Business Spotlight: Iron Sand Malibu
In our first Malibu local business spotlight, we are honored to feature Dane Skophammer, founder of Iron Sand Malibu and crafter of incredible custom knives! Born and raised on the same street as his current workshop, Dane has carved out a nitc...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:04:51
The Rate Update with Grant Sedlak | May 2024
What's going on with mortgage rates? In this episode, we called our friend Grant Sedlak at Origin Point for an update on the lending world. 2024 began with the promise of three rate cuts. Nearly halfway through the year, we are now hoping for j...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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33:41
Listing Preparation: A Seller's Perspective
For the first time, Tony finds himself in the shoes of a seller. In preparing to sell one of his family beach homes, he went through the pre-listing preparation, questions, and emotions that many of our clients experience with every sale. In th...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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54:54
Malibu Land 101
In this episode, we are joined by co-founder of The Mark & Grether Group and land specialist, Russell Grether, for a dive into the complex world of Malibu land. Land in the Malibu coastal zone is not as simple as it would appear, and having...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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46:08
Inside Paradise Cove with David Carter
In this episode, we are joined by local legend and fellow Compass agent, David Carter, to dive into the history and an insider's guide to Paradise Cove! One of Malibu's most iconic areas, the Cove is steeped in rich history. We dicsuss it's ori...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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42:04
Real E-State of the Union! 2023 Recap and Malibu Market Trends
Our yearly look-back at the year prior is here! And, since it's a little late, we've gone big. In the first segment, we review national trends and data of what was widely considered an unattractive real estate market throughout the country. Aft...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:16:02
Introduction to Season Six & 2024
We are proud to be back in the studio and recording our 6th season of the Malibu Podcast. 2024 has begun with a few hard things in Malibu including the passing of several hometown heroes, lots of rain, and a few landslides. What began as an int...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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19:13
Malibu Real Estate Update, Holiday Edition
Happy Holidays, Malibu! In the last episode of 2023, Tony and Justin review the last quarter of the year and touch on market trends on and off of the beach. Thank you for tuning in and we will back with new episodes in 2024!
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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56:44
The People's History of Malibu & Stories from the Woolsey Fire with Stephen Hurd
Five years after the Woolsey Fire changed Malibu forever, Tony sits down with local legend, Point Dume resident, and purveyor of Malibu crystals and fossils, Stephen Hurd. In this episode, they begin by continuing our People's History of Malibu...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:08:32
The Ghosts of Property Values Past
Sometimes, real estate can be haunting... Especially the markets and properties of years past. In this year's annual Halloween episode, Tony and Justin are visited by the ghosts of property values past. With special guests Jay Rubenstein, the g...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:14:04
Interview with Patti Palafox
We were honored to sit down with our associate partner and team member, Patti Palafox, for our first-ever realtor interview! Patti is a bright star in the industry, with an eclectic international background and a wide range of experience that c...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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49:12
Malibu Real Estate Update, Summer 2023
It's official. The kids are back in school and summer is fading into the rearview mirror. In this installment of the Malibu Real Estate update, Tony and Justin look at the past three months' breakdown of sales in Malibu and draw comparisons to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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24:23
Michael Madsen: Hollywood Icon & Malibu Local
In this special episode, Tony is joined by legendary actor, longtime Malibu local, and friend, Michael Madsen. Known for his starring roles in Quentin Tarantino films including Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight, Reservoir Dogs, and countless other c...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:22:59
What's Going On In The Malibu Lease Market?
Prime lease season is upon us here in Malibu, and it's looking a little more gray this year than usual. After months of foggy and cloudy weather, the team dives into the current lease market and its performance so far this year. While the low...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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34:47
Malibu Brewing Company Interview & Taste Test
Dreams really do come true. In this episode, Tony and Justin interview Ryan and Jill Ahrens, the owners of Malibu's newest and most delicious restaurant, Malibu Brewing Company. Located in Trancas Country Market, MBC brews amazing beer that inc...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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57:02
Malibu Real Estate Update, Spring 2023
Spring has sprung in Malibu, and it's time for an in-depth update on the Malibu real estate market. In this episode, Tony and Justin recap the happenings on and off the beach in Malibu during 2023 through the end of April. With just half of the...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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38:41
