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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 25 MIN

Malibu’s New Owners? Kiwi Billionaires Snap Up $65 million of Fire-Ravaged Lots!

from News For Reasonable People · host Sean Reynolds

Two billionaire brothers from New Zealand just scooped up 16 prime Malibu beachfront lots for $65 million—and their genius plan? Ship in prefab homes manufactured in China. What could possibly go wrong? While devastated fire victims navigate California's nightmarish permit process (12-24 months just for approval), these surf-bro billionaires claim they're doing it out of love for Malibu. Sure, guys. Nothing says "community rebuilding" like factory-built Chinese imports on some of America's most prestigious waterfront real estate. The city has issued only 22 permits in Malibu versus 1,300+ in Pacific Palisades, leaving desperate homeowners with few options. Enter the Mobre brothers with their "altruistic" cash offers. Do you trust billionaires claiming they're not in it for profit? Will homes built in 4-6 weeks even meet California building codes? Should iconic American coastline be rebuilt with foreign prefabs while local contractors sit idle? Drop your thoughts below. Like and subscribe for updates on this absolute circus as it unfolds.

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