Malakai Van Der Mark - Realtor

Malakai Van Der Mark - Realtor The American Dream, Home ownership, Pride, Wealth creation, Investing; all words that derive from Re

Nymia (my mom) has been helping clients buy, sell, and invest in homes since 1979. During this time she has gained knowledge to help each client to a successful transaction. Many of Nymia's clients continue to use and refer her to their friends and family. Malakai, Nymia's son, received his business degree from the University of California, Riverside, which he took to the corporate world after graduation. He was trained in sales and negotiations from Fortune 500 companies and has a vast knowledge of sales, marketing, and computer technology. Nymia taught her son to conduct business and life with integrity, diligence, a strong work ethic and with a smile on his face. Malakai see's the appreciation her clients have in her honesty and he conducts business in the same manner. Now with his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm, you can rest assure you have the best team on your side.

Happy birthday to the one holding down the fort we built. I love you to the moon and back! Now let’s party like we did i...
09/11/2026

Happy birthday to the one holding down the fort we built. I love you to the moon and back! Now let’s party like we did in that picture…… only problem is that we’re 10 years older; we sleep early, cant handle our 🍺 🍷, don’t want to drive far, oh yea we also have kids now 😝 lol
Happy birthday my love!

Some moves are about buying a house.Others are about proving to yourself that you can keep moving forward.Today, I get t...
09/01/2026

Some moves are about buying a house.

Others are about proving to yourself that you can keep moving forward.

Today, I get to congratulate my client on closing on his new home. 🏡

This one means a little more.

He took this journey on his own. He knew what he wanted, knew what type of home fit the life he was building, and when the right opportunity came along, he didn’t hesitate. He went after it.

But getting here wasn’t about everything happening quickly or perfectly. It was about resilience. About allowing time to do what time does — change us, teach us, and create growth.

There’s a line of thought I kept coming back to throughout this journey: sometimes you just have to keep going, keep growing, and trust that you’ll be here a while.

And he did.

He stayed focused. He stayed patient. And when the opportunity was finally in front of him, he was ready.

Today, he gets the keys to a home that represents more than a purchase.
It represents independence.
It represents growth.
It represents a new chapter.

Congratulations, my friend. You earned this one.
Here’s to the next chapter — and to being here a while. 🤘

08/25/2026

Attention homeowners in California: homeowners insurance is about to go up, start shopping other insurance companies so you don’t get hit.

08/14/2026

California landlords: your rent increase may be capped. 🏠

For properties subject to California’s Tenant Protection Act, the current annual rent-increase limit in Riverside & San Bernardino Counties is 8.1% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

But here’s the important part: not every rental property is subject to the 8.1% cap.

Your property’s age, ownership structure, property type, exemptions, and local regulations can all matter.

If you own a rental property in the Inland Empire, it’s worth knowing:
• What rent you can legally charge
• Whether your property is subject to the rent cap
• Whether you’re charging market rent
• Whether keeping the property still makes sense as an investment

If you’re a landlord and want me to take a look at your situation, DM me “RENTAL.”

I’ll help you look at the numbers and determine whether it makes more sense to keep it, optimize it, or sell it.

07/23/2026

Let me be in this weather 🥵

07/21/2026

Should you wait for interest rates to drop? It’s one of the most common questions I hear.

The truth is, lower rates don’t automatically make buying cheaper. They often bring more buyers back into the market, which can push prices higher and increase competition.

The better question isn’t, “Where will rates go?”
It’s, “Am I financially ready to buy today?”

If the answer is yes, waiting could cost you more than moving forward. And if rates drop later, refinancing may be an option.

Every buyer’s situation is different, so if you’re wondering what makes sense for you in today’s Southern California market, send me a message. Let’s run the numbers together.

Happy Anniversary Wifey! We vacation together, we take lunches together, we party together, but my favorite part is pare...
07/07/2026

Happy Anniversary Wifey! We vacation together, we take lunches together, we party together, but my favorite part is parenting together. I’m blessed to have you in my life and couldn’t imagine doing this life any other way. I love you to London, to Bryce, and all around the world. ♥️

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4916 Palo Verde Avenue
Lakewood, CA
90713

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