Media Overview
4 Malibu Real Estate & Property Management is a Malibu-based boutique brokerage offering journalists direct access to hyper-local experts across residential sales, leasing, property management, and coastal real estate. With deep roots in the Malibu community and decades of combined on-the-ground experience, the 4 Malibu leadership team provides credible, nuanced insight into one of California’s most closely watched coastal markets.
The firm’s principals are available for interviews, expert commentary, background context, and on-the-record quotes related to Malibu real estate, housing trends, coastal property ownership, and community-driven market dynamics.
Media Sources
Bobby LehmKuhl
Bobby Lehmkuhl is a Broker and Partner at 4 Malibu Real Estate, specializing in residential sales and market analysis across Malibu’s diverse neighborhoods. He provides journalists with grounded, data-driven insight into pricing trends, buyer and seller behavior, and day-to-day market conditions.
Bobby has served on the Board of Directors for the Malibu Association of REALTORS®, including a term as President. His leadership experience within the local real estate community informs a balanced, informed perspective on Malibu’s housing market and industry dynamics.
Areas of expertise:
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Malibu home sales and pricing trends
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Buyer and seller behavior
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Inventory and demand analysis
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Negotiation dynamics
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Local real estate market leadership
Andy Lyon
Associate / Partner
Beachfront Homes • Coastal Property • Malibu Shoreline Expertise
Andy Lyon is an Associate and Partner at 4 Malibu Real Estate, specializing in Malibu’s beachfront and coastal properties. With deep personal and professional ties to the Malibu coastline, Andy offers journalists informed insight into oceanfront homeownership, shoreline nuances, and the realities of living along one of California’s most iconic stretches of coast.
With a long-standing connection to Malibu’s beach communities—particularly the Malibu Colony—Andy brings historical perspective and firsthand knowledge of how coastal properties, access considerations, and waterfront living have evolved over time. His experience helps contextualize Malibu’s beachfront market beyond listings, offering perspective rooted in history, environment, and lifestyle.
Areas of expertise:
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Beachfront and oceanfront homes
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Malibu Colony and coastal neighborhoods
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Shoreline access and waterfront considerations
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Coastal property ownership realities
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Malibu beach lifestyle and history
Danielle Dutcher
Broker / Partner
Leasing • Property Management • Malibu Lifestyle • Community Leadership
Danielle Dutcher is the Principal Broker and Co-Founder of 4 Malibu Real Estate & Property Management. With extensive hands-on experience in residential leasing, property management, and sales, Danielle offers journalists practical insight into the realities of owning, renting, and managing property in Malibu’s highly regulated coastal environment.
A Pepperdine University Seaver College alum with a BA in Marketing, Danielle served on the Board of Directors for the Malibu Chamber of Commerce for nearly a decade, including a term as Chair. Her long-standing civic involvement and deep local knowledge inform a grounded, community-focused perspective on Malibu living, housing resilience, and the operational side of coastal real estate beyond the headlines.
Areas of expertise:
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Malibu leasing and rental markets
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Residential property management & operations
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Coastal regulations and compliance
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Malibu neighborhoods and lifestyle context
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Community leadership and housing resilience
Media Assets
High-resolution headshots and select Malibu lifestyle images are available for editorial use.
Please credit: 4 Malibu Real Estate & Property Management or Danielle Dutcher / 4 Malibu Real Estate, as appropriate.
Media Contact
For media inquiries, interviews, or expert commentary:
Danielle Dutcher
Broker / Partner
4 Malibu Real Estate & Property Management
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.4Malibu.com
