As someone who was lucky enough to live in a house on the beach in this area for a few months one thing you got 100% right is the ocean noise. It’s not waves crashing like on a beach, they slap into the foundation which makes a boom noise that is unsettling like a plane hitting the sound barrier. The worst part is it’s completely random. It gets old very very quickly.
Veteran of the US Navy & the sound of the waves on the ship drove me insane. & Like this house you 'feel it' even if you don't hear it. Missing is a video one of Malibu's storms with larger, crashing waves. Are you still going to sit on the lower deck drink wine & watch the ocean at high tide? Would you feel comfortable sitting in that lower room at night drinking wine, with a storm raging in the blackness just outside the door? & I'm betting crashing waves & wind you'll sea spray running down the glass. I want to live near the water, not IN the water. This house is a hell no from me.
Hi Arvin, We lived on the water in Malibu 8 years ago and HATED IT! You forgot to mention all the salt from the ocean water leaves a film on all the glass surfaces of doors or marble counters. We had a guy come 3 times a week to clean. Also, the salt air corrodes any metal on light fixtures, faucets, heating systems and TV electronics. It was a constant nightmare keeping on top of all the maintenance. We lived there for 12 years and I could not wait to move.
Good point. On yachts the crew have to be scrubbing the decks and cleaning everything constantly. And with all that sea water running right up to and under the home, you're in pretty much the same situation.
My good friend bought a beach house here in Oregon and had the EXACT same problems. He put a TON of money into that thing every year. Not just because of the salt, but the critters that came in all the time and the wear and tear beach atmosphere (wind, water, rain, cold) can do to wood frame homes. Silver lining? He sold it for twice what he bought it for. There’s a sucker around every corner.
I used to see all of Enes’s videos, but never bothered to sanity-check the language, hyperbole, misleading snake oil sales tactics etc. This channel is a great complement! I can now watch both for entertainment value
Every time one of his video's came up in my queue, and I actually was stupid enough to watch it, I kept on asking myself, "What drugs he must be imbibing himself on before doing one of these "showings"?!!" Because there was no way he wasn't seeing the same BS that we were when his was rushing through certain sections of damn near every house he did!
Arvin, we've work in different spaces (corporate/regulatory lawyer here), but your content is impressive. You strike a great balance between (1) presenting info in a digestible/entertaining format and (2) sharing the kind of analytical detail necessary for the audience to actually learn something. Most can't pull that off.
It's true - he's entertaining and educational. I'm not looking to buy a house, but I like to browse zillow and I see things completely differently now.
As a British person Grant Cardone is like the caricature of an American.........absolutely exhausting........everything is amazing or wonderful......like an individual on speed
Grant Cardone and Branden Williams - Two of the most unlikeable people on UA-cam who give off conman vibes. I was just pointing out a place to a friend that was right across from a firehouse. I told him how bad that was, and he asked why. At that moment, a firetruck came out, and the siren was the loudest sound you've ever heard.
Arvin, I was a nanny at an ocean front home in Laguna Beach. In the time I was there, the owners spent another small fortune on cleaning salt residue off practically everything. By time I left, I had forgotten how quiet the night can be.... with no waves.
That's right. People have this romanticized view on water and forget that it's always generating noise. Either it's oceanfront, right next to an active river or next to a waterfall. And then you have those who thinks having waterfalls in the garden "lagoon" is a fantastic idea, forgetting the constant noise it makes. I bet many of them regret it when they turn it off and then dread turning it back on.
Tbf, I have tinnitus and constant noise distracts me from it so I'd enjoy the unending water sounds. The salt residue is definitely a problem so I'll stick to my sound system 😂
@@StaubZuStaub I have tinnitus too, the high pitch version with hyperacusis as a bonus. I know what you mean but I like to be in control of my ambient noise. I prefer my speakers for that, then I can choose whatever distraction sound I want - to whatever time I want. Having that constant sound of waves pounding would drive me mad.
Damn "builder grade" bathrooms and drywall. You couldn't put that crap in a $1.5M home in northern Virginia. Just plain embarrassing. Money doesn't buy taste or class.
Grant is a shady guy…that’s that. He’s one of those pseudo-gurus, who take the last clothes off the backs of broke people who are trying to figure out how to make money, and believe him. Fun video nonetheless! Best wishes P.S.: Enez really has to start VERBALLY & in written form disclose, that his videos are paid advertisements, as the FCC requires when anything altering a financial situation occurred (example free stay, rental car etc.).
Another wonderful video. I’m not a fan of this home and I agree with Arvin about the location not being great. For people that are not from the area and don’t know how Pacific Coast Highway is in this area-let me explain to you. PCH is one of two things--it’s easier jam packed with traffic to the point where it’s beyond frustrating-or when it’s open and traffic is flowing-people tend to fly down it in this area. This home is basically tucked between the constant pounding of the ocean and a road that is either a traffic nightmare or a dangerous race track for super cars. By the way-I literally was taking a sip of water and spit it out when Arvin said “what did you expect to see in this ocean front home-jungle??: LMAO
There's literally a house behind his that sits in a hill that's selling for $35M that looks like a proper $35M house, comfy, with better views, away from the beach, not to mention the size of the lot being 3x the size of Cardone's) still have the fire station below you but not next to your door
The fire station is across pch and not fully directly in front of his house. I've been by this house. PCH is a very busy loud street and it would drown out any noise from the fire station. Probably wouldn't even notice it.
So true! When I lived Brooklyn I just decided that people only commit crimes between 2-5am. I tried a white noise machine but it can’t recreate the sounds of living in Sunset Park.
I don't understand how so many of these ultra high-end properties have terrible exteriors. I wouldn't want exposed pillars on a $2M house let alone $40M. Also, from an Australian perspective that's a terrible beach. The houses being on the beach isn't a positive, it literally ruins the beach.
I don't think there was much choice given the weight of the pool and the constant wave action. I worry about the homes next door as it looks like they are using wood supports. So I expect every ten years they have to replace it before it falls apart.
@@nanoflower1 that’s a good reason to not build a house on the beach. Not only are you ruining the beach you’re making your house less stable. It’s not just this house, many in the hills surrounding LA have exposed supports. I’d want the exterior of my home to look nice, not just the interior.
Are there more Channels like this? I need more content haha. I've binged all of the longer videos where he goes more into detail and I want more. Now. haha
I'd say celebrate is the wrong word. Most people can see him for what he is, or do their own due diligence to find out he's a terrible person. It's the minority that live inside social media that blindly believe and follow him, which is why he's so social media focused. Even Jordan Belfort(which isn't saying much) saw right through him during their podcast episode together. It's just hard to overshadow his ever growing social media presence to let him be exposed for what he really is.
@@SoWeird4U He sells "courses" and "seminars" but he first gets people in with smaller courses. He builds a network that's more of a cult of people pushing each other to buy these expensive courses. The courses don't lead to success they just lead to another course. There is always a new course to get. Sort of like Scientology since he is a Scientologist. When the person runs out of money to buy more courses or complains about any course not living up to what they said the group ostracizes them.
@@SoWeird4U From what I have seen, he owns a real estate syndicate... they buy apartment complexes all over the USA and very likely beyond. Very successful.... self made billionaire. I don't care for his persona, but respect his business acumen.
@@ArvinHaddadOfficiali’m wondering if you can also do another reaction but not an Enes video? I’ve seen a video of a quick tour of Chelster Hall, 1150 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Canada and I really liked it. if I have money to burn, I’d buy it. But I noticed that the video I saw was five years ago now and and from what I have gathered online (from what I understand) it was completed in 2006 but it still remains on the market. To me its beautiful but maybe there is something about the house that people are not interested on.
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial i’m wondering if you can also do another reaction but not an Enes video? I’ve seen a video of a quick tour of Chelster Hall, 1150 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Canada and I really liked it. if I have money to burn, I’d buy it. But I noticed that the video I saw was five years ago now and and from what I have gathered online (from what I understand) it was completed in 2006 but it still remains on the market. To me its beautiful but maybe there is something about the house that people are not interested on.
@@annaqtjoey Here in London those type of homes are sometimes referred to as “ fake “ ie properties that are newer builds but are made to look old or historic . A lot of luxury buyers here would discount that property without looking because of the lack of history or pedigree. The lot is also long & narrow & not particularly wide so is fairly close to neighbouring properties . Perhaps that combination of factors ( along with the mega price ) are counting against it .
One factor not yet mentioned is wind. There are no obstructions to slow the wind here. I’ve lived on the water. In that location, there were just two miles of open water in front of the house, and excessive wind sometimes made it very uncomfortable to be outside. I can’t imagine the wind speeds that this house is exposed to. That aggravates the corrosion already mentioned. Corrosion is even a problem where i live now, two blocks away from the ocean. Window frames should not be steel or aluminum.
I once heard that the reason so many houses are painted white when on sale is a couple reasons, I have been told. White paint is easier to cover than a color, like a plain canvas is white. Second, you can paint a color, but the odds are good that someone won't like it. Some people like warm colors, it is energizing and warm. Some people like cool colors, it is relaxing and soothing. The prospective buyer needs to be able to vision their stuff in this house, hence the plain white.
Coming from the Caribbean I’m no stranger to the beach. Let me tell you, loving on the beach is bogus. The sand and salt in the air ruin everything. Your appliances break 3x as fast. And the noise from waves and winds is unbearable after about 3 hours. I bet Grant will be selling this home asap
I wonder if it would be much better if you had a house across the street. Obviously not this street as there's way too much traffic but somewhere quieter. Would that distance make the ocean noise more bearable and cut down on some of the salt and sand?
People living on this stretch of beach are among the top richest humans globally. They have time and money to spare to fight whatever regulation you can think of
Was sick last week and was binging on Enes videos and Arwin popped up on the queue... TOTALLY. CHANGED. EVERYTHING! Arwin is hilarious and his editing style is punchy and entertaining. But he is also a very clear, very rational real estate educator and I thoroughly enjoy learning more about what to look for in terms of lot utilisation, ceiling heights and other subtleties that are super interesting... Super cool videos and very worthwhile...
7:35 what he saying about ocean noise is very true if you don't have a beach between water and the house. Noise is not always calm and nice, it can be loud, it comes from all directions (you can't hide behind house wall or window), it can be and overwhelming if you are there all the time
👍If sitting on that terrace sounds like sitting on one of those benches at the Santa Monica Pier 24/7, I was thinking the whole time about what it would be like on a stormy day and the waves hitting the foundation, along with all the other maintenance that one has to do living so close to the ocean. Living up the hill and having the best of both worlds is most definitely smarter.
every time i drive past his house, i'm blown away by how much traffic is on PCH in that area. would be impossible to take a left out of the driveway during the day lol
Heyyy 👋🏼 the only thing I’d say is ummm well unfortunately Arvin said he’s won all of his law suits??? Like uhhh yeah didn’t Epstein win his and look how that turned out 😂 😂 Logan Paul’s a douche bag happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Apparently the rumour mill says Mr Cardone is trying to sell this property offmarket for $65m which is interesting because that means he will have to buy Enes whatever he wants...wonder if that happens?
Wow! So expensive on the outside and IKEA and Home Depot on the inside. And here I was being jelly of all these houses that aren't designed as well as my apartment! Thank you Arvin for teaching me how to have an eagle's eye for houses!
If I recall correctly this is Enes' 2nd most disliked video, just behind the thinly veiled advertisement he did for a company selling prefabs (I think it was). And you're right about the beach; looking at it as an Australian (and growing up with the literally thousands of beaches we have here), Carbon Beach is complete ass. The other thing about it is that the current is too strong for any decent water activities as well.
as a brazilian, looking at it, living in a city that is sunny even on winter, I can say the same. I live close to the beach and all beaches around the city looks way better than that one.
fyi PCH = loud Harleys every Saturday/Sunday all weekend long. I think Broad Beach is probably the most ideal. The waves break a couple hundred feet away from the homes so the noise is in the back ground and not so in your face or under the house!
Arvin’s face on the orange tile 😂😂. That guy never shut up. The house looks like the décor came from a trashy mobile trailer home. Not Enes quality at all.
Arvin, what do you think about potlights in luxury/luxury+? I think they look ultra cheap. Indirect light under layered surfaces is the way to go I think, with wall sconces for extra light, and a statement/centerpiece chandelier for larger spaces. I really liked the way they did some of the doorways in that Dubai "tract house", with the backlit recessed surrounds.
Totally addicted to your videos. You should have a look at the houses he looks at in cape town. I work in the industry so would love to hear your views.
I live just outside an upscale mountain-lake resort town. Visitors will vacation here; see the magnificent scenery, spectacular lake, destination ski resort, and quaint town; and make a rash real-estate purchase without conducting sufficient due diligence.
Thanks for this video. As an Asian it always surprises me how local Govt allow such constructions at first place. Here there are red line, blue line, green belt etc. on which no constructions are allowed. Also with hurricanes on the rise in US, it's not good idea to have property on the sea itself. This location is fine for a hotel where for a change we can live for couple of days but certainly not good as a holiday home.
The only way to limit the sound of the waves is to install wavebreakers, huge funny-shaped concrete blocks into the water far from the shore, they will break the waves and you won't get a lot of that sound, but everyone would need to approve it all along the coastline involved. They on,y reak the waves but also help corals and the underwater bio-economy grow. Also, you don't only wanna do that because of the sound that bothers you, but also for security in the event of storms or tsunamis. It should be a requirement for beach properties.❤
Wow…Grant actually thinks he can get 80 million when they told us he paid 40…hmmm he wants that much profit for maybe a hundred grand on some cheap finishes if that much. How about adding some friggin color to the house or at least the trim inside. Years ago I had a painting business and when I got a call on a home like that and they said “white, off white, ecru” I said see ya and would not do the job because homes need COLOR plain and simple. Finally, Grant was a POS when I knew him back before he made it big, and he still is!
Another awesome video by Arvin. Only way to watch Enes videos! Such terrible flaws you pointed out. Watch this house be put up for sale for $160 million in the not so distant future. 🤣
About the concrete caissons: sea water and (steel) reinforced concrete do not mix well. If these caissons are reinforced concrete, the salt will be absorbed, and corrodes the steel rebar. Steel expands by a factor of 10 when corroded, causing cracking and spalling of the concrete. Think of it as a slow-motion explosion within the concrete. This was probably a factor in the Surfside condo collapse. I’ve also seen same in the foundation of a private home in Miami Beach.
Arvin your content is fantastic! I love how you bring some sanity to this overhyped realm of UA-cam. I will say I do prefer the more critical and quicker earlier videos but glad you’re continuing to make amazing content.
You should've critiqued the 2 videos Grant just did with DjVlad. The house was finished. They went through it thoroughly. There was one striking comment he said. He said that his wife didn't love the house. After hearing you explain the issue with the water, street, and fire station noise as well as the lack of privacy, I could see why she didn't like it. He also said that he would sell it. I think that he too does not like the house.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. The combination of the two doesn’t do him any favors. I don’t know what’s worse, being in the cult of Scientology or cult of maga-neither is a bragging point.
12:55 Enes: "He might seem like a nice laid back guy but he's actually a fierce real estate investor." Key-word "fierce". Not sure that's the kind of guy you want to buy a property from...
Yeah the stories you read sometimes like there was some guy that bought 3 of the classic beach houses somewhere in the Malibu colony area and went though all the many years of construction and trouble to build a big home like this , and sold it a year latter because "Surprise" he found out .....that he didn't like the sound of the ocean waves . That's just as bad as a billionaire who designed his own house , with a 5000 sq foot master bedroom and then sold it because it took him over 30 steps to get to the bathroom at night .
Has anyone mentioned the narrow hallways and doors yet? Good luck moving furniture around. Steps on the second level are a needless tripping hazard. If you look closer there's also some traffic lights next to the house, so even more traffic noise guaranteed.
has anyone mentioned that also this layout of the house makes no sense and is an absolute nightmare catastrophe... i can not imagine how this neglected barn feels at night..
first time I saw that house on Enes's channel, I had the same thought as you and I didn't even notice the fire department. Imagine when they have to leave to attend a situation with their sirens and air horns on. The noise. Then it is too close to the road too and there is no beach just water under the house. That is horrible. I even think someone paying 30 million, 28 million is a bad investiment. Even if you said the house is worth around that price, would you advise someone to buy it? I am sure you wouldn't. I've seen houses in malibu around that price that are way better even if a little far from the sea. But would have been a better investment than this. Specially when you have intentions of raising a family or just want a place to relax on weekends and holidays.
The comment about the iconic view. My mind immediately went to the view seen in the film: Heat. When De Niro is on some balcony with the lady he feel for and you see the city lights in the distance. That is what I think of when I think of Iconic LA view. I used to have an apartment in West Hollywood that I rented out in Park La Brea and I had a large bay window on the top floor that could see toward North and West and I'd get those lights (more or less). A buddy of mine used to run a mocap studio in Santa Monica and from an office area you had a view of the pier and that was far more iconic than the view he's talking about here.
As always, Arvin gives us a marvelous video. For many people, I am sure, this house and property are an example of what the "emperor wears no clothes" tale is all about. Grant (whoever he is-never heard of him) and Enes (who is wonderful) are exuberant over the house and the beach as if each is beautiful, stunning and uniquely magnificent. But the reality for both the house and the beach is that each are so boring and plain as to qualify as ugly. Arvin is so right about the beach, with its noise, the inevitable erosion and the fact that in reality, it is not a beach at all. It is just a place where ocean stops and land abruptly begins. And the house has not one element of warmth, comfort or inspiration in it. The outside as well as the inside of the house are downright depressing. The emperor of this house and its location is in reality a naked and repellant disaster of both space and building for $40,000,000 or so. (Ol' Grant wants $80,000,000). The Fire House out back looks better than Grant's place. But, as Arvin explains, what is beautiful to one will not be beautiful to all. Most importantly for those of us who are Arvin's You Tube fans, his videos are consistently and wonderfully great fun.
-I was wondering if this was a re-posted video because the first one did a great job tearing into this house and showing all the flaws. -You know the fire department is turning on those emergency lights 24/7 they don't care about your 40M view. -If you live by the ocean at some point you will stop hearing it, it's just background noise. Your guest will hear it. -Cardone really went cheap on the interior fixtures. Small wine cellar, small kitchen, all of those are a given in an ocean front home even a really expensive one, but you want to see ultra luxury interior fixtures. -Cardone isn't 10Xing this house. He isn't even 1Xing it. -Just because what you are doing is legal doesn't mean you are not a scammer. Many laws were written, lobbied by scamming corporations and that's why these scams are legal. Cardone is definitely scamming people, look up the cult of Cardone. Cardone is Tai Lopez on steroids.
I really appreciate your comments about the sound of the waves- it is TOO TRUE. You cant escape it. You cant switch it off if you ant to experience the fresh air or the outside. It is constant 24/7. including the nights. You cant sleep with the windows open unless you need the sound to sleep.
Malibu is nice to visit on occasion but I could never actually live there. The PCH is either very busy with traffic or people practically race down it with their cars Amongst other reasons -No thanks, not for me.
"you name it, Grant does it!" Nuclear Physics? Heart Surgery? Restraint? Ethical consumption? Not exploiting lost people? Animal rights advocacy? Talking like a normal human being? No I guess not Enes
Arvin, ❤ your vids!! Could you do a slide show or clips of what you would expect to see in a multi-million dwelling? The finishes in this house are definitely not good (my husband builds spec/custom homes. He builds in the 300,000-500,000 range. We don't have "luxury" homes in the area where we live. We have old money and the people that live in expensive homes around here rarely do updates to their homes, they live very tight. They prefer to live like they are still in the 60's and their homes are like timecapsules. They leave their children $$$ and even the children don't want their homes and would rather do other things with their $$$. It takes a lot of money to bring these big, old homes into the 21st century. Our community is a lot different than say, California, where people have to keep up with the Jones's. Different mindset. So, anyways, would love to see examples of properties you love, properties where the price tags are justified and fixed up right. Thanks!
I've lived near the sea and ocean for many years; that ocean noise can be aggravating when it is the sound of waves on sand but the waves crashing on rocks and concrete.
Personally, I would never buy a home on an unpredictable medium such as sand. Depending on Caissons and being that close to the water/waves is problematic. I agree with the side pool for more terrace space. Not to sound insensitive but I didnt care for grants life story, felt like a mogul who is pandering sympathy. (Insincere-fast forwarded) Points for rewinding the ‘vibrator inside him’ comment. That was a hilarious double take. 😂 Malibu in general isn’t for me, and this property solidifies that. They KNOW this property isn’t worth the price and it’s the greed that bothers me. Yes you want to make a profit but it’s offensive. They consider profit and cut corners (mediocre finishes) rather than a product worth the price. A minimalist approach would have balanced out the quality cheapness they took and made profit because less is more. You made great points Arvin!
There are "fixes" for the pool... you can put in a floor that sinks into the pool revealing the water when the pool is needed but allowing the pool to be used as a deck area when not used as a pool and pool covers that can be used as a floor - strong enough to park cars on top of.
Grant Cardone is a prominent Scientologist, and that alone is a no go for me.
His Thetans made him buy it.
Hollywood / UA-cam is full of Scientologist and Mormons.
Oh yes, their cleverness always ends at one point 😂
I'd be surprised if anyone was waiting to hear whether you're a "yes" or "no" on... whatever you're referring to
I so agree with you.
The biggest flaw is Grant Cardone
The other was his slimy overrated realtor who gave him bad advice!
EXACTLY‼️‼️‼️. Which means he’s not that great of an investor or advisor. 💁🏽💁🏽
100% cheese
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Funny seeing a scammer getting scammed!
As someone who was lucky enough to live in a house on the beach in this area for a few months one thing you got 100% right is the ocean noise. It’s not waves crashing like on a beach, they slap into the foundation which makes a boom noise that is unsettling like a plane hitting the sound barrier. The worst part is it’s completely random. It gets old very very quickly.
Veteran of the US Navy & the sound of the waves on the ship drove me insane. & Like this house you 'feel it' even if you don't hear it. Missing is a video one of Malibu's storms with larger, crashing waves. Are you still going to sit on the lower deck drink wine & watch the ocean at high tide? Would you feel comfortable sitting in that lower room at night drinking wine, with a storm raging in the blackness just outside the door? & I'm betting crashing waves & wind you'll sea spray running down the glass. I want to live near the water, not IN the water. This house is a hell no from me.
Fast becoming one of my fav channels not so much for the real estate content, but his commentary. He’s hilarious. 😂
"boring, Just plain boring" XD
Ditto
Same here. I don’t invest in real estate and never will, but this channel is so entertaining and insightful
Hi Arvin,
We lived on the water in Malibu 8 years ago and HATED IT! You forgot to mention all the salt from the ocean water leaves a film on all the glass surfaces of doors or marble counters. We had a guy come 3 times a week to clean.
Also, the salt air corrodes any metal on light fixtures, faucets, heating systems and TV electronics. It was a constant nightmare keeping on top of all the maintenance.
We lived there for 12 years and I could not wait to move.
Good point. On yachts the crew have to be scrubbing the decks and cleaning everything constantly. And with all that sea water running right up to and under the home, you're in pretty much the same situation.
My good friend bought a beach house here in Oregon and had the EXACT same problems. He put a TON of money into that thing every year. Not just because of the salt, but the critters that came in all the time and the wear and tear beach atmosphere (wind, water, rain, cold) can do to wood frame homes. Silver lining? He sold it for twice what he bought it for. There’s a sucker around every corner.
Don't you get a marine TV and light fixtures, faucets that go on yachts?
oh you poor baby, how did you ever survive living in Malibu LMFAO
Came here to say this. Also, that "expensive art" he has, if you have any works worth displaying, put up reproductions.
I used to see all of Enes’s videos, but never bothered to sanity-check the language, hyperbole, misleading snake oil sales tactics etc. This channel is a great complement! I can now watch both for entertainment value
He's unwatchable.
Every time one of his video's came up in my queue, and I actually was stupid enough to watch it, I kept on asking myself, "What drugs he must be imbibing himself on before doing one of these "showings"?!!" Because there was no way he wasn't seeing the same BS that we were when his was rushing through certain sections of damn near every house he did!
All those ugly hinges showing on all those cabinets. Those finishes are so Home Depot. It is painfully obvious he is doing it all without a designer.
Arvin, we've work in different spaces (corporate/regulatory lawyer here), but your content is impressive. You strike a great balance between (1) presenting info in a digestible/entertaining format and (2) sharing the kind of analytical detail necessary for the audience to actually learn something.
Most can't pull that off.
Thanks pal
It's true - he's entertaining and educational. I'm not looking to buy a house, but I like to browse zillow and I see things completely differently now.
Nailed it, counselor
As a British person Grant Cardone is like the caricature of an American.........absolutely exhausting........everything is amazing or wonderful......like an individual on speed
probably is...
The fire station helps extinguish the fire under Grant's a** that ignites everytime Arvin reacts to his properties! 🤣
Grant Cardone and Branden Williams - Two of the most unlikeable people on UA-cam who give off conman vibes.
I was just pointing out a place to a friend that was right across from a firehouse. I told him how bad that was, and he asked why. At that moment, a firetruck came out, and the siren was the loudest sound you've ever heard.
Arvin, I was a nanny at an ocean front home in Laguna Beach. In the time I was there, the owners spent another small fortune on cleaning salt residue off practically everything. By time I left, I had forgotten how quiet the night can be.... with no waves.
That's right. People have this romanticized view on water and forget that it's always generating noise. Either it's oceanfront, right next to an active river or next to a waterfall. And then you have those who thinks having waterfalls in the garden "lagoon" is a fantastic idea, forgetting the constant noise it makes. I bet many of them regret it when they turn it off and then dread turning it back on.
Tbf, I have tinnitus and constant noise distracts me from it so I'd enjoy the unending water sounds. The salt residue is definitely a problem so I'll stick to my sound system 😂
@@StaubZuStaub I have tinnitus too, the high pitch version with hyperacusis as a bonus. I know what you mean but I like to be in control of my ambient noise. I prefer my speakers for that, then I can choose whatever distraction sound I want - to whatever time I want. Having that constant sound of waves pounding would drive me mad.
Great video. He’s obviously regretted buying it and is now doing all he can to offload it. It’s not even close to 80 million.
“Whenever you brand something you’re trying to hide something away” are honestly words to live by in a lot of situations.
Damn "builder grade" bathrooms and drywall. You couldn't put that crap in a $1.5M home in northern Virginia. Just plain embarrassing. Money doesn't buy taste or class.
Yeah cuz nobody buys a house for 1m$ in virginia
Grant is a shady guy…that’s that.
He’s one of those pseudo-gurus, who take the last clothes off the backs of broke people who are trying to figure out how to make money, and believe him.
Fun video nonetheless!
Best wishes
P.S.: Enez really has to start VERBALLY & in written form disclose, that his videos are paid advertisements, as the FCC requires when anything altering a financial situation occurred (example free stay, rental car etc.).
That agent Nrandon looks like hes had a bump for breakfast. Imagine him & Grant over a lunch.... intense!
Another wonderful video. I’m not a fan of this home and I agree with Arvin about the location not being great. For people that are not from the area and don’t know how Pacific Coast Highway is in this area-let me explain to you. PCH is one of two things--it’s easier jam packed with traffic to the point where it’s beyond frustrating-or when it’s open and traffic is flowing-people tend to fly down it in this area. This home is basically tucked between the constant pounding of the ocean and a road that is either a traffic nightmare or a dangerous race track for super cars. By the way-I literally was taking a sip of water and spit it out when Arvin said “what did you expect to see in this ocean front home-jungle??: LMAO
There's literally a house behind his that sits in a hill that's selling for $35M that looks like a proper $35M house, comfy, with better views, away from the beach, not to mention the size of the lot being 3x the size of Cardone's) still have the fire station below you but not next to your door
The fire station is across pch and not fully directly in front of his house. I've been by this house. PCH is a very busy loud street and it would drown out any noise from the fire station. Probably wouldn't even notice it.
I love hearing sirens 20 to 30 times a day at all hours of the day!
There's not a lot of traffic in this area at night, so I doubt they're using sirens 24/7.
Made the mistake of living near an Emergency Room. Won't do that again.
So true! When I lived Brooklyn I just decided that people only commit crimes between 2-5am. I tried a white noise machine but it can’t recreate the sounds of living in Sunset Park.
I don't understand how so many of these ultra high-end properties have terrible exteriors. I wouldn't want exposed pillars on a $2M house let alone $40M. Also, from an Australian perspective that's a terrible beach. The houses being on the beach isn't a positive, it literally ruins the beach.
I don't think there was much choice given the weight of the pool and the constant wave action. I worry about the homes next door as it looks like they are using wood supports. So I expect every ten years they have to replace it before it falls apart.
@@nanoflower1 that’s a good reason to not build a house on the beach. Not only are you ruining the beach you’re making your house less stable.
It’s not just this house, many in the hills surrounding LA have exposed supports. I’d want the exterior of my home to look nice, not just the interior.
Agreed, but the value and location are less about the quality of the beach and more about the proximity to Los Angeles.
Are there more Channels like this? I need more content haha. I've binged all of the longer videos where he goes more into detail and I want more. Now. haha
II often wonder how many lives Grant Cardone ruined to find "Success". It's sad we celebrate people like him.
Can you explain some more to people who don`t know him?
I'd say celebrate is the wrong word. Most people can see him for what he is, or do their own due diligence to find out he's a terrible person. It's the minority that live inside social media that blindly believe and follow him, which is why he's so social media focused. Even Jordan Belfort(which isn't saying much) saw right through him during their podcast episode together. It's just hard to overshadow his ever growing social media presence to let him be exposed for what he really is.
@@SoWeird4U He sells "courses" and "seminars" but he first gets people in with smaller courses. He builds a network that's more of a cult of people pushing each other to buy these expensive courses. The courses don't lead to success they just lead to another course. There is always a new course to get. Sort of like Scientology since he is a Scientologist. When the person runs out of money to buy more courses or complains about any course not living up to what they said the group ostracizes them.
@@cobracommander9138damn. So he basically copied the Trump university scam of real estate courses…
@@SoWeird4U From what I have seen, he owns a real estate syndicate... they buy apartment complexes all over the USA and very likely beyond. Very successful.... self made billionaire. I don't care for his persona, but respect his business acumen.
Like how you are realistic and not fake amazed! Keep up with good work!
"You can't put hubcaps on a Bentley" theres so much truth in that quote 😂
Another enes video through Arvin’s eyes let’s go!
Thanks for the support
@@ArvinHaddadOfficiali’m wondering if you can also do another reaction but not an Enes video? I’ve seen a video of a quick tour of Chelster Hall, 1150 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Canada and I really liked it. if I have money to burn, I’d buy it. But I noticed that the video I saw was five years ago now and and from what I have gathered online (from what I understand) it was completed in 2006 but it still remains on the market. To me its beautiful but maybe there is something about the house that people are not interested on.
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial i’m wondering if you can also do another reaction but not an Enes video? I’ve seen a video of a quick tour of Chelster Hall, 1150 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Canada and I really liked it. if I have money to burn, I’d buy it. But I noticed that the video I saw was five years ago now and and from what I have gathered online (from what I understand) it was completed in 2006 but it still remains on the market. To me its beautiful but maybe there is something about the house that people are not interested on.
@@annaqtjoey Here in London those type of homes are sometimes referred to as “ fake “ ie properties that are newer builds but are made to look old or historic . A lot of luxury buyers here would discount that property without looking because of the lack of history or pedigree. The lot is also long & narrow & not particularly wide so is fairly close to neighbouring properties . Perhaps that combination of factors ( along with the mega price ) are counting against it .
Man I love your videos. So entertaining to watch! It’s Amazing how you can find all the flaws. Keep it going brother
I appreciate that! Thanks for ur support
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial the moment I find your channel I literally watched ALL YOUR VIDEOS. I really love your content!!!
One factor not yet mentioned is wind. There are no obstructions to slow the wind here. I’ve lived on the water. In that location, there were just two miles of open water in front of the house, and excessive wind sometimes made it very uncomfortable to be outside. I can’t imagine the wind speeds that this house is exposed to. That aggravates the corrosion already mentioned. Corrosion is even a problem where i live now, two blocks away from the ocean. Window frames should not be steel or aluminum.
I once heard that the reason so many houses are painted white when on sale is a couple reasons, I have been told. White paint is easier to cover than a color, like a plain canvas is white. Second, you can paint a color, but the odds are good that someone won't like it. Some people like warm colors, it is energizing and warm. Some people like cool colors, it is relaxing and soothing. The prospective buyer needs to be able to vision their stuff in this house, hence the plain white.
Coming from the Caribbean I’m no stranger to the beach. Let me tell you, loving on the beach is bogus. The sand and salt in the air ruin everything. Your appliances break 3x as fast. And the noise from waves and winds is unbearable after about 3 hours. I bet Grant will be selling this home asap
I wonder if it would be much better if you had a house across the street. Obviously not this street as there's way too much traffic but somewhere quieter. Would that distance make the ocean noise more bearable and cut down on some of the salt and sand?
There's no other reason why he called Enes to make a video.... they can't get a good night's sleep.
Not only that, but in California, the beaches are completely eroding. It is a terrible investment right now to have a long-term beachfront property.
I can't decide if the bathroom finishes are more Ikea or Irvine Company Apartments (regional reference, but Arvin will get it!)
they're wearing mics made to isolate the person speaking pretty decently and even inside you can still hear the ocean quite loudly
Those are called lavalier mics.
Honestly, i think the neighbors weird stone hobbit house is more interesting.
Always remember... if its so great than why are you selling it?
To profit perhaps 😂
The best feature of this house is the Gucci landing pad for Xenu's Space Saucer
"You can literally see waves rolling", this uploads, quote of the day!!!...😂😂😅
Zoning regulations in the states is insane. How could so many houses be allowed to build literally on the beach
$$$. With enough money you can build almost anywhere.
corruption
People living on this stretch of beach are among the top richest humans globally. They have time and money to spare to fight whatever regulation you can think of
Was sick last week and was binging on Enes videos and Arwin popped up on the queue...
TOTALLY. CHANGED. EVERYTHING!
Arwin is hilarious and his editing style is punchy and entertaining. But he is also a very clear, very rational real estate educator and I thoroughly enjoy learning more about what to look for in terms of lot utilisation, ceiling heights and other subtleties that are super interesting...
Super cool videos and very worthwhile...
7:35 what he saying about ocean noise is very true if you don't have a beach between water and the house. Noise is not always calm and nice, it can be loud, it comes from all directions (you can't hide behind house wall or window), it can be and overwhelming if you are there all the time
👍If sitting on that terrace sounds like sitting on one of those benches at the Santa Monica Pier 24/7, I was thinking the whole time about what it would be like on a stormy day and the waves hitting the foundation, along with all the other maintenance that one has to do living so close to the ocean. Living up the hill and having the best of both worlds is most definitely smarter.
Arvin, you should do a short series on UA-camr/Twitch streamer/celebrity house tours. That would definitely direct some traffic to your channel
2 fireplaces in the primary bedroom is questionable. Shows that it used to be two rooms.
It's not questionable. It's dumb.
@@docmccoy9813 it's extravagant. more is better.
Home Depot bathroom fixtures, lighting and vanities.
every time i drive past his house, i'm blown away by how much traffic is on PCH in that area. would be impossible to take a left out of the driveway during the day lol
Heyyy 👋🏼 the only thing I’d say is ummm well unfortunately Arvin said he’s won all of his law suits??? Like uhhh yeah didn’t Epstein win his and look how that turned out 😂 😂 Logan Paul’s a douche bag happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
He’s never there 😂😂😂
Apparently the rumour mill says Mr Cardone is trying to sell this property offmarket for $65m which is interesting because that means he will have to buy Enes whatever he wants...wonder if that happens?
Being that close to the ocean is a nightmare for many reasons including maintenance to absolutely everything.
Wow! So expensive on the outside and IKEA and Home Depot on the inside. And here I was being jelly of all these houses that aren't designed as well as my apartment! Thank you Arvin for teaching me how to have an eagle's eye for houses!
Cardone: I don’t take no for an answer
Me: You seem like the type 👀
Lol
Beach front property with no usable beach area unless he moves all those rocks!
The rocks are there to prevent erosion.
He's got a nice beach under his house. You remove the rocks and the ocean will remove your house!
he removes the rocks, but how he removes the water from the sea? lol
All I could think of was "Buyer's Remorse" the more Grant spoke.
He definitely has buyer's remorse. Apparently, he doesn't believe in conducting due diligence.
If I recall correctly this is Enes' 2nd most disliked video, just behind the thinly veiled advertisement he did for a company selling prefabs (I think it was).
And you're right about the beach; looking at it as an Australian (and growing up with the literally thousands of beaches we have here), Carbon Beach is complete ass. The other thing about it is that the current is too strong for any decent water activities as well.
as a brazilian, looking at it, living in a city that is sunny even on winter, I can say the same. I live close to the beach and all beaches around the city looks way better than that one.
And it's right on the "Dead Curve". Where most of the accidents happen on that highway.
EXACTLY!!!
45:42 that’s why we love you. Because you tell us what high end agents really think behind the scene
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fyi PCH = loud Harleys every Saturday/Sunday all weekend long. I think Broad Beach is probably the most ideal. The waves break a couple hundred feet away from the homes so the noise is in the back ground and not so in your face or under the house!
Arvin’s face on the orange tile 😂😂. That guy never shut up. The house looks like the décor came from a trashy mobile trailer home. Not Enes quality at all.
Over the past year or so he’s definitely been on decline of “Quality Homes” and more people pleasing and sugarcoating obvious mistakes 😅
Your videos are actually fire !
Arvin, what do you think about potlights in luxury/luxury+? I think they look ultra cheap. Indirect light under layered surfaces is the way to go I think, with wall sconces for extra light, and a statement/centerpiece chandelier for larger spaces. I really liked the way they did some of the doorways in that Dubai "tract house", with the backlit recessed surrounds.
Totally addicted to your videos. You should have a look at the houses he looks at in cape town. I work in the industry so would love to hear your views.
you can hear the ocean (and the fire dept)
I live just outside an upscale mountain-lake resort town. Visitors will vacation here; see the magnificent scenery, spectacular lake, destination ski resort, and quaint town; and make a rash real-estate purchase without conducting sufficient due diligence.
Thanks for this video. As an Asian it always surprises me how local Govt allow such constructions at first place. Here there are red line, blue line, green belt etc. on which no constructions are allowed. Also with hurricanes on the rise in US, it's not good idea to have property on the sea itself. This location is fine for a hotel where for a change we can live for couple of days but certainly not good as a holiday home.
The only way to limit the sound of the waves is to install wavebreakers, huge funny-shaped concrete blocks into the water far from the shore, they will break the waves and you won't get a lot of that sound, but everyone would need to approve it all along the coastline involved. They on,y reak the waves but also help corals and the underwater bio-economy grow. Also, you don't only wanna do that because of the sound that bothers you, but also for security in the event of storms or tsunamis. It should be a requirement for beach properties.❤
You crack me up every time! Please keep making your videos. Bravo
Wow…Grant actually thinks he can get 80 million when they told us he paid 40…hmmm he wants that much profit for maybe a hundred grand on some cheap finishes if that much. How about adding some friggin color to the house or at least the trim inside. Years ago I had a painting business and when I got a call on a home like that and they said “white, off white, ecru” I said see ya and would not do the job because homes need COLOR plain and simple. Finally, Grant was a POS when I knew him back before he made it big, and he still is!
The best part is he’s going to have his wife sell it because she’s an agent. Good luck with that.
that hot tub looks like you would cook crawfish at a huge festival lol
or ice your beers in it
Another awesome video by Arvin. Only way to watch Enes videos! Such terrible flaws you pointed out. Watch this house be put up for sale for $160 million in the not so distant future. 🤣
About the concrete caissons: sea water and (steel) reinforced concrete do not mix well. If these caissons are reinforced concrete, the salt will be absorbed, and corrodes the steel rebar. Steel expands by a factor of 10 when corroded, causing cracking and spalling of the concrete. Think of it as a slow-motion explosion within the concrete. This was probably a factor in the Surfside condo collapse. I’ve also seen same in the foundation of a private home in Miami Beach.
Arvin your content is fantastic! I love how you bring some sanity to this overhyped realm of UA-cam.
I will say I do prefer the more critical and quicker earlier videos but glad you’re continuing to make amazing content.
It looks like you can brew beer in that bathroom! 😂
You should've critiqued the 2 videos Grant just did with DjVlad. The house was finished. They went through it thoroughly. There was one striking comment he said. He said that his wife didn't love the house. After hearing you explain the issue with the water, street, and fire station noise as well as the lack of privacy, I could see why she didn't like it. He also said that he would sell it. I think that he too does not like the house.
Scientologist and a Trumper.......oh gawd..... he is really full of himself.
Love your videos!! Made my day to see the notification
That’s exactly what I was thinking. The combination of the two doesn’t do him any favors. I don’t know what’s worse, being in the cult of Scientology or cult of maga-neither is a bragging point.
12:55 Enes: "He might seem like a nice laid back guy but he's actually a fierce real estate investor."
Key-word "fierce". Not sure that's the kind of guy you want to buy a property from...
I’d be afraid to be that close to the ocean.
Yeah the stories you read sometimes like there was some guy that bought 3 of the classic beach houses somewhere in the Malibu colony area and went though all the many years of construction and trouble to build a big home like this , and sold it a year latter because "Surprise" he found out .....that he didn't like the sound of the ocean waves . That's just as bad as a billionaire who designed his own house , with a 5000 sq foot master bedroom and then sold it because it took him over 30 steps to get to the bathroom at night .
Has anyone mentioned the narrow hallways and doors yet? Good luck moving furniture around.
Steps on the second level are a needless tripping hazard.
If you look closer there's also some traffic lights next to the house, so even more traffic noise guaranteed.
has anyone mentioned that also this layout of the house makes no sense and is an absolute nightmare catastrophe...
i can not imagine how this neglected barn feels at night..
You are right on with your critiques of this property.
I'm happy you are a friend of these people, or sorry, not sure. But great video, always with awesome inputs.
13:00 “he might seem like a nice laid back guy “ 😂😂😂😂 no he doesn’t hahaha
Cardone is that kind of guy who is always jacked up. That doesn't work for me, but obviously, some people fall for it.😂😂😂😂😂
I love this channel. Very eye opening. Exposing all those 🤡🤡🤡 is very entertaining
first time I saw that house on Enes's channel, I had the same thought as you and I didn't even notice the fire department. Imagine when they have to leave to attend a situation with their sirens and air horns on. The noise. Then it is too close to the road too and there is no beach just water under the house. That is horrible. I even think someone paying 30 million, 28 million is a bad investiment.
Even if you said the house is worth around that price, would you advise someone to buy it?
I am sure you wouldn't. I've seen houses in malibu around that price that are way better even if a little far from the sea. But would have been a better investment than this. Specially when you have intentions of raising a family or just want a place to relax on weekends and holidays.
Arvin this property was already listed for sale for months at $50 million when he bought it. It has since been listed for rent several times.
Really enjoyed your video great work!!
The comment about the iconic view. My mind immediately went to the view seen in the film: Heat. When De Niro is on some balcony with the lady he feel for and you see the city lights in the distance. That is what I think of when I think of Iconic LA view. I used to have an apartment in West Hollywood that I rented out in Park La Brea and I had a large bay window on the top floor that could see toward North and West and I'd get those lights (more or less). A buddy of mine used to run a mocap studio in Santa Monica and from an office area you had a view of the pier and that was far more iconic than the view he's talking about here.
reminds me that I need to watch Heat again... God I love that movie
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They went crazy with the downlights, looks like the mantra is the more the merrier 😄
That smile on Arvin’s face @4:30 when enes says Brandon Williams 😂😂😂😂😂
Watching this on July 4 really brings home what it is to be an American.
As always, Arvin gives us a marvelous video. For many people, I am sure, this house and property are an example of what the "emperor wears no clothes" tale is all about. Grant (whoever he is-never heard of him) and Enes (who is wonderful) are exuberant over the house and the beach as if each is beautiful, stunning and uniquely magnificent. But the reality for both the house and the beach is that each are so boring and plain as to qualify as ugly. Arvin is so right about the beach, with its noise, the inevitable erosion and the fact that in reality, it is not a beach at all. It is just a place where ocean stops and land abruptly begins. And the house has not one element of warmth, comfort or inspiration in it. The outside as well as the inside of the house are downright depressing. The emperor of this house and its location is in reality a naked and repellant disaster of both space and building for $40,000,000 or so. (Ol' Grant wants $80,000,000). The Fire House out back looks better than Grant's place. But, as Arvin explains, what is beautiful to one will not be beautiful to all. Most importantly for those of us who are Arvin's You Tube fans, his videos are consistently and wonderfully great fun.
-I was wondering if this was a re-posted video because the first one did a great job tearing into this house and showing all the flaws.
-You know the fire department is turning on those emergency lights 24/7 they don't care about your 40M view.
-If you live by the ocean at some point you will stop hearing it, it's just background noise. Your guest will hear it.
-Cardone really went cheap on the interior fixtures. Small wine cellar, small kitchen, all of those are a given in an ocean front home even a really expensive one, but you want to see ultra luxury interior fixtures.
-Cardone isn't 10Xing this house. He isn't even 1Xing it.
-Just because what you are doing is legal doesn't mean you are not a scammer. Many laws were written, lobbied by scamming corporations and that's why these scams are legal. Cardone is definitely scamming people, look up the cult of Cardone. Cardone is Tai Lopez on steroids.
The power lines are also underground in Billionaires Beach which is a nice touch to not have that spaghetti hanging around the PCH ❤
I really appreciate your comments about the sound of the waves- it is TOO TRUE. You cant escape it. You cant switch it off if you ant to experience the fresh air or the outside. It is constant 24/7. including the nights. You cant sleep with the windows open unless you need the sound to sleep.
There’s already so much noise in grant cardone head the waves are nothing lmao
Arvin I can’t get enough of these videos please never stop
I have never understood the fascination with Malibu & that horrible busy road behind the luxury properties .
It was good enough for Jim Rockford, but that's about it I suppose
Malibu is nice to visit on occasion but I could never actually live there. The PCH is either very busy with traffic or people practically race down it with their cars Amongst other reasons -No thanks, not for me.
"you name it, Grant does it!"
Nuclear Physics? Heart Surgery? Restraint? Ethical consumption? Not exploiting lost people? Animal rights advocacy? Talking like a normal human being?
No I guess not Enes
Haha, that phrase caught my ear too! Only my mind was going into more risqué directions
jsut a random question. cant he dump a lot of sand to create and extend out the artificial beach?
Nope. Illegal. It would also be washed away by the tides quickly
The waves 🌊 will displace them after the first high tide
Arvin, ❤ your vids!! Could you do a slide show or clips of what you would expect to see in a multi-million dwelling? The finishes in this house are definitely not good (my husband builds spec/custom homes. He builds in the 300,000-500,000 range. We don't have "luxury" homes in the area where we live. We have old money and the people that live in expensive homes around here rarely do updates to their homes, they live very tight. They prefer to live like they are still in the 60's and their homes are like timecapsules. They leave their children $$$ and even the children don't want their homes and would rather do other things with their $$$. It takes a lot of money to bring these big, old homes into the 21st century. Our community is a lot different than say, California, where people have to keep up with the Jones's.
Different mindset.
So, anyways, would love to see examples of properties you love, properties where the price tags are justified and fixed up right.
Thanks!
I've lived near the sea and ocean for many years; that ocean noise can be aggravating when it is the sound of waves on sand but the waves crashing on rocks and concrete.
Personally, I would never buy a home on an unpredictable medium such as sand. Depending on Caissons and being that close to the water/waves is problematic. I agree with the side pool for more terrace space. Not to sound insensitive but I didnt care for grants life story, felt like a mogul who is pandering sympathy. (Insincere-fast forwarded) Points for rewinding the ‘vibrator inside him’ comment. That was a hilarious double take. 😂
Malibu in general isn’t for me, and this property solidifies that.
They KNOW this property isn’t worth the price and it’s the greed that bothers me. Yes you want to make a profit but it’s offensive. They consider profit and cut corners (mediocre finishes) rather than a product worth the price. A minimalist approach would have balanced out the quality cheapness they took and made profit because less is more.
You made great points Arvin!
There are "fixes" for the pool... you can put in a floor that sinks into the pool revealing the water when the pool is needed but allowing the pool to be used as a deck area when not used as a pool and pool covers that can be used as a floor - strong enough to park cars on top of.
Malibu is a place where you can hear the ocean and watch homeless shit on your front lawn all at the same time.