Get to Know Me
Anthony Marguleas is the founder and owner of Amalfi Estates, one of California’s leading independent real estate companies. Since founding the firm in 1995, Anthony and his team have closed $3 billion in sales and were ranked among the top 10 real estate teams in the nation by The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends Report.
A nationally recognized expert and speaker, Anthony has taught real estate negotiation and contracts at UCLA since 2004 and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, and USA Today. He completed advanced negotiation training at Harvard Business School and KARASS, earning his clients millions in added value.
Committed to giving back, Anthony donates 10% of every net commission to charity through Amalfi Estates’ give-back program. Since 2016, the firm has donated $3 million, helping more than 117,000 people and pets. Anthony lives in Pacific Palisades with his wife, Sue, and has four children.
Data tracking shows that about 683 lots are now active, in escrow or sold — representing nearly half of the expected inventory tied to the rebuilding process. Read more
Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates, has done a year post-fire analysis of the Pacific Palisades Real Estate Market. Read more
Amalfi founder Anthony Marguleas has examined the Pacific Palisades Real Estate Market extensively this past year to learn the effects of the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Read more
Amalfi Founder Anthony Marguleas has compiled statistics about lot/house sales in Pacific Palisades, which gives the big picture about the current real estate market. Read more
For 13 years, just as reliable as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, Amalfi founder Anthony Marguleas has made a $5,000 donation to the Village Green, the little triangul... Read more
From Real Estate to Rebuilding a Community Read more
Realtor and Amalfi Founder Anthony Marguleas appeared on Fox News with Marla Tellez on January 7 about the latest scam in Pacific Palisades and Altadena Read more
Stakeholders focus on marketing coastal enclave as residents weigh returning Read more
Glimpses from nine months in LA’s burn zones Read more
The site previously held a 5,817-square-foot home and qualifies for an expedited “like-for-like” rebuild program Read more
Mayor’s letter seeks one-time exemption from ‘mansion tax’ in wake of wildfire Read more
In January, a devastating wildfire tore through Los Angeles neighborhoods including Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Since then Anthony Marguleas, a longtime residential real estate broker... Read more
Brokerage founder showed The Real Deal around the area as signs of rebuilding dot the neighborhoods Read more
So far, less than 10% of the 11,000 homes destroyed by LA’s blazes have reconstruction permits Read more
Of the thousands of residents needing to rebuild after this year’s California wildfires, Andy Weyman would seem especially well positioned. Read more
Amid misinformation and politics, local agents and builders say the Palisades’ recovery is real and backed by data Read more
Read more
In Pacific Palisades, CA, it's not uncommon to come across a dwelling that boasts an impressive Hollywood history—yet even among all that star power, one property still manages to stand out. Read more
The totally reimagined onetime estate of late actor and comedian Dom DeLuise has popped up for sale at $21 million, 16 years after he passed away at age 75. Read more
The late and beloved comedic actor's 1950s ranch house has been fully rebuilt by a local developer, complete with a wine room, movie theater, and wellness center. Read more
The buyer pool snapping up burned lots in Malibu, Altadena and Pacific Palisades is rapidly diversifying as buyers clamor to invest. Read more
Features include a speakeasy-style bar, a 1,657-bottle refrigerated wine room, a theater, and a wellness wing Read more
Spread between land listings, sales narrowing in broader Palisades resi market Read more
The Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures but not counted were the numerous trees that burned -or were chopped down after the fire. Read more
Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates wrote in his July 2025 newsletter, “It has been six months since the fires, and a lot has been happening.” Read more
In this episode of Realizations, host Andrea Gordon sits down with a top Los Angeles broker to explore how purpose and performance can go hand in hand in real estate. Read more
Longtime Palisades resident, Anthony Marguleas with Amalfi Estates, discusses the slow rebuilding process. With thousands still displaced and only a fraction of lots under construction, i... Read more
Amalfi Estates owner Anthony Marguleas said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there's plenty of room to fall in the Pacific Palisades Read more
Keeping alive a 12-year tradition, Anthony, Max and Jack Marguleas presented a check for $5,000 to members of the Village Green Park board on June 20. The tiny private park is located at ... Read more
Anthony Marguleas, Founder of Amalfi Estates, has done a deep dive into the last five months of land sales in Pacific Palisades. Read more
As Pacific Palisades continues its long road to recovery following January’s catastrophic wildfires, the local real estate market is feeling the weight of a growing inventory of burned lo... Read more
Almost 8,800 property owners have asked the Army Corps of Engineers to direct the cleanup of burned homes. With more than 100 parcels a day being cleared, the job is almost halfway done, ... Read more
About six weeks ago, Amalfi Founder Anthony Marguleas, who lost his home in Pacific Palisades had an idea. “I thought it’d be a good to get the community back together since people were g... Read more
The rush to list lots has hit Altadena and the Pacific Palisades as the former sees closings at a faster clip. Read more
A fire-ravaged retail lot in Pacific Palisades has sold for $1.5 million, marking the first commercial property transaction since January’s wildfires scorched large swaths of the wealthy ... Read more
Billionaire developer kicks can on talking “options” to later in year, says “we’ll go from there” Read more
Although buyers remain hesitant, well-priced lots in desirable locations continue to move Read more
As we mark three months since the devastating fires, our community continues to show tremendous resilience and unity. Here’s the latest on our recovery progress and market trends Read more
Anthony Marguleas to discuss the aftermath of the Palisades fire. They explore the challenges faced by homeowners, including insurance issues, the dynamics of the real estate market, and ... Read more
Home Prices Hold Steady as Burned Lots Flood the Market, Demand Remains Strong Read more
The market dynamics and desirability of the Palisades area will likely push the pace for turning over land parcels, Selma Hepp says Read more
Dozens of listings for scorched plots of land have hit the market and often are selling above expectations Read more
750 parcels estimated to hit the market, about 10% from fire-impacted properties Read more
On a cul-de-sac in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades, what was once a four-bedroom wood-and-stucco house is now a pile of rubble except for two chimneys and a few brick columns. Read more
The community braces for a drop in land values of as much as 30 percent as surrounding neighborhoods’ sales and rents spike. Read more
The neighborhood that got hit the hardest from the Palisades Fire was known as the Alphabet street, consisting of almost 1,200 homes. A real estate agent estimates 99.5% of those homes ar... Read more
Sommelier offers fully stocked cellar, boxes of Cuban cigars Read more
Alphabet Street residents are invited to attend a weekly zoom meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. Amalfi Estates, Founder and Alphabet resident Anthony Marguleas and Ho!Ho!Ho! Organizer, YMCA Bo... Read more
Amalfi Estates founder Anthony Marguleas copes with lost home while helping clients Read more
“We also have people calling saying, ‘Hey, I want to buy these properties dirt cheap because they burned down’ right after we’ve told them we lost our home," says Anthony Marguleas Read more
This week on the RealTrending podcast we are bringing you an episode a bit earlier than normal to highlight a story of loss and hope during the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Read more
Anthony Marguleas and the Amalfi Estates staff hosted their eighth annual Thanksgiving Pie Day on November 26. Marguleas purchased more than 100 apple and pumpkin pies from Homeboy Bakery... Read more
Measure ULA, insurance issues and elections inspire “a lot of anxiousness” Read more
New commission guidelines take hold, but more litigation could be ahead Read more
NAR’s commission suit settlement policy changes are coming. If you're worried about fewer deals in your future, maybe it's time to focus on a higher price point, broker Anthony Marguleas ... Read more
Well … here we are. The National Association of Realtors settled its months-long lawsuit, making waves and sparking headlines all over the United States. Read more
The picturesque community of Pacific Palisades, nestled between the rugged Santa Monica Mountains and the expansive Pacific Ocean, finds itself at a crossroads. Read more
Let’s address the big, pink, lawsuit-filled elephant in the room: Real estate agents get a bad rep. But is it deserved? Perhaps, yes? Read more
Anthony Marguleas, the founder and owner of Amalfi Estates, was selected to be the Rotary Businessman of the Year. Read more
12% cut raises the question: How do you price a one-of-a-kind home? Read more
The traditional process of selling a home often involves a flurry of open houses, public listings and the constant scrutiny of potential buyers. Read more
The first luxury house sale of 2024 came from Pacific Palisades, rather than the typical locales in Malibu, Beverly Hills or Brentwood. Read more
The Amalfi Estates team continues its remarkable philanthropic journey, with its 12-agent team donating $208,166 in 2023 alone. Read more
Mounting challenges, including a change to how buyer’s agents are compensated, could cause an exodus of workers from the real estate sector. Read more
As we stand at the crossroads of 2023, the real estate landscape reflects a dynamic interplay of various factors that have left an indelible mark on property values, availability and the ... Read more
You’ve just received the call: your parents are selling your childhood home. Some people believe selling a house can be one of the most stressful events in your life. Even with the best ... Read more
Brokerage executives are speaking up for buyer’s agents following a landmark victory over the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices America in a class-action ... Read more
If you’re considering a home purchase within the year, you’re likely keeping a watchful eye on mortgage rates. Read more
Trade group weathers president drama, landmark commission lawsuits Read more
I’m writing this article from the banks of the Arno in Florence, Italy, where everywhere I turn, I’m reminded of the inspiration for the Italian street names in our home in the Palisades. Read more
In the glamorous world of Hollywood, what happens behind the scenes can have surprising effects on the real estate market. Read more
To meet revenue goal, transfer tax needs to bring in $56M per month Read more
L.A.’s high-end real estate crowd has been agitated for months. Read more
The Los Angeles real estate market has always been dynamic and sought after, offering countless opportunities for buyers and investors. Read more
Davis Saadian moves team to Carolwood, Gary Glass affiliates with AKG, former Villa agents to Compass Read more
Learn how to choose a property, get it financed and start making an income. Read more
A lender told me there was an uptick in applications, but they can’t move them because sellers are staying in place. They’re locked into 2 percent and 3 percent rates,” said Desyana Willi... Read more
Understanding the basics, such as projecting your return on investment and budgeting for affordable homeowners insurance, can prepare you for the responsibilities of overseeing a property... Read more
The city hosts the U.S. Open for the first time in 75 years, but the gentlemen’s game is anything but new for real estate. Read more
The California real estate market, once a thriving landscape, is now facing the formidable challenge of skyrocketing mortgage rates coupled with a chronic shortage of housing inventory. Read more
During May, the scarcity of luxury home sales in Los Angeles continued for a second straight month with a slight improvement. Read more
Inman recently caught up with Marguleas to discuss his company's new venture in Dallas, the effects of the LA 'Mansion Tax' and what he's looking forward to at this year's ICLV event. Read more
Today, we’ll explore three pricing strategies to help homeowners make informed decisions when selling. Read more
After a white-hot March, L.A.'s luxury real estate market ground to a halt in April when Measure ULA kicked in, leaving the city with less money than originally projected. Read more
Pacific Palisades agency follows where clients are moving: Texas Read more
Roxy Gonzalez of Amalfi Estates, headquartered in Pacific Palisades, said a strike could make a big impact on the luxe bedroom communities of the entertainment industry, such as Brentwood... Read more
Sue and Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates, recently hosted “Cocktails and Conversation” with Georgetown’s Marc Howard of the Prisons and Justice Initiative at their Palisades h... Read more
Agent reports “many of my sellers did not need a fire sale” Read more
Beginning this past weekend, high-end homes in one of the nation’s most high-end markets are now subject to what is colloquially referred to as a “mansion tax.” Read more
Price reductions and speedy escrows help sales close before April 1 deadline. Read more
Sellers get creative to close deals before ‘mansion tax’ kicks in Read more
Transfer tax and interest rates dampen sales, but agents find lease market less lucrative Read more
Real estate markets can be divided into two major categories. Read more
Hurdles to property ownership go far beyond the individual and into the systemic, with archaic rules and discriminatory practices still prevalent today. Read more
Real estate represents an incredible opportunity to build and pass down generational wealth, but it still remains disproportionately out of reach for many people. Read more
Last year made homeownership even harder for young adults, who already struggled with first-time home buying. Read more
Many of you may be aware of the recent Measure ULA initiative that passed. The measure, referred to as a “mansion tax,” imposes a new 4% transfer tax on property sales in the city of Los ... Read more
Today’s RealTrending features Anthony Marguleas, broker/owner of Amalfi Estates, a Side partner, in Pacific Palisades, California. Read more
What began as a simple question – what if I donated a portion of my commission to charity? Read more
It was offered at auction, and a bidding war broke out. The winning bid was $126 million, in addition to a 12% auction fee, amounting to a price of over $141 million. Read more
You’ve got questions and we can’t wait to answer them.
