Marguerite's Blog

     Malibu  Easter Egg Hoppening Saturday, April 11 th Hunt begins promptly at 12:00p.m. Location Malibu Bluffs Park 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy. This is a Free Event!!! Bring your own basket.  Enjoy arts and crafts, games and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bounce House tickets $1.00   Come Rain...

Property owners beware of property tax scams. Malibu residents have been receiving what they call a misleading letter from private, nongovernmental companies claiming to help Californians lower their property taxes for fees as high as $176. The letters, which look like official government documen...

The planned grand opening of the Malibu Lumber Yard mall has been delayed until the summer. The slow down in opening is due to the requirements for a waste-water discharge permit. Clients will move into the mall beginning in March. Some of the high-end tenants are clothing stores Planet Blue Kids...

Dear Marguerite,As the President of the National Association of Realtors, I have heard from many members and clients about how frozen markets are affecting our businesses. Your elected leadership and the NAR staff have been working day in and day out with the new Congress and administration to en...

Come to Malibu and Adopt A Pet Sat, Feb 7, 11 am-3 pm  Malibu Country Mart 3835 Cross Creek Road Local rescue group Bark Avenue Foundation and K-9 Connection, a group that pairs at-risk teens with shelter dogs as they learn the basics of obedience, will join forces in Malibu. Adoptable dogs (incl...

Malibu passed an ordinance in May banning plastic bags, this will take effect this month for grocery stores, food vendors, restaurants, pharmacies and city facilities. After one year, all other retailers and vendors in Malibu must comply. To kick start the change, Heal the Bay is having their sec...

Visit the Adamson House For Their Annual Holiday Evening ToursFri, Dec 19, 7, 7:30 & 8 pm Adamson House, 23200 PCH, MalibuDocents have decorated the Adamson House for the holidays. These special night tours display prized ornaments and decorations throughout the house. Tickets are $12 for Adults,...

Come to Malibu and Have Breakfast With SantaSat, Dec 20, Two seatings 8:30 am & 10:30 amAuditorium at Pt. Dume ElementaryTreat your child to a special morning out with Santa Claus and his elves. Activities include "all you can eat" pancake breakfast, arts & crafts, a special visit time with Santa...

This year  has been a very difficult year for just about everyone. Lets take the time to look ahead and start 2009 with a new approach. With the economy down the tubes,  the job market looking grimmer and the housing market is sad states, we must focus on how to move forward. Now is the time to b...

Agents, tell your buyers and sellers to be aware. This market is hard enough, but when one person can control your destiny we are in trouble. I just had the worst appraisal from the most incompetent appraiser ever. My deal went bad because of his inaccurate and lack of knowledge in the area. The ...