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Palos Verdes native Chad Heitzler Fahlbusch discovered his calling for real estate early on. After receiving his B.A. in communications from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Chad worked for the family business, VTE Mobile Television Productions, where he spent three years involved in producing Major League Baseball before trying his hand at real estate.

Compared to median sales price increases over the last four years in the Beach Cities of Manhattan & Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes is a relative bargain. While sales prices in Palos Verdes Estates have increased a generous 19.57% since 2011, both Manhattan & Hermosa Beach median sale prices have increased over 44% in the same period.

Born and raised in Palos Verdes, Darin DeRenzis certainly knows his way when it comes to navigating the South Bay market. Working in collaboration with both The Edler Group and Sotheby’s International Realty, DeRenzis has gained a loyal following of clientele with his strong commitment to delivering the highest level of personal service.

With graduation come and gone and school officially out for summer, it’s time to pack up the car or van and hit the road to enjoy a little rest and relaxation with family and friends. Nowhere provides more options than the Golden State for varied geography and climate, natural beauty, miles of pristine beaches and rugged coastline or exhilarating man-made entertainment.

John Hathorn, of Pence Hathorn Silver Partners Trust, knows the Westside and its properties like the back of his hand, which, given that it’s where he was raised, is not surprising. This native touch is an increasing rarity these days.

50% price appreciation in 4.5 years…not bad. If you live in Hermosa Beach, that’s exactly how much median sale prices have increased since 20111. Of particular note is the Sand Section, which includes the oceanfront Strand homes, up over 80% since 2011. The record sales price during this time frame is $15 million, which sold in December of last year.

The landmark merger between real-estate powerhouses South Bay Brokers and Vista Sotheby’s International Realty signals a new wave for South Bay real estate. Now operating under Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, Gerard Bisignano—partner, along with Jim Van Zanten, Rick Edler, Kitty Edler, and Chris Adlam—on the brand’s headline-making move.

Current Managing Director for RE/MAX Abbot Kinney, Colin Jacobs oversees the real estate sales business, as well as mentoring his team. And, in keeping with this passion for philanthropic causes, he devotes many hours to helping advise his clients on their non-profit foundations.