The new, crisp white home on 1617 Hermosa Avenue—steps from the action on the beach and Pier Avenue—neatly exemplifies an aesthetic that’s been cropping up throughout the South Bay.
After receiving her Master’s degree from British Columbia University and working as a city planner in Vancouver, Canada, Fiora Aston decided to make the move to L.A., finding true fulfillment with a career in real estate.
Always one to know how to strike a deal, James Respondek got his start in real estate at the age of 18, after he bought his first property in Australia and later sold for almost double of the original price. He then made his way back to the United States, settling in the Palisades area in the late 1970s, making it both his home and chosen real estate market.
Lily Liang discovered her passion for real estate at a young age. After moving to the United States to start work at the University of Nevada, and before deciding to sell real estate, Liang started investing in houses by renting, buying and redecorating them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After rising to the top in a successful sales career, Keith Kyle found his true passion in real estate—and in the South Bay. A Hermosa Beach resident for 17 years, Kyle has cultivated a client-driven philosophy focused on building long-term relationships.
Raju Chhabria proves that bigger is better in Hermosa with breezy, white-on-white spaces and ample coastline views
After rising to the top in a restaurant operations career, Jesse Weinberg found his true passion for real estate in 2004. Now the number one sales team nationwide for Keller Williams Realty, Jesse Weinberg and Associates continues to thrive in the Westside market. Here, Westside DIGS chats with this top agent about his commitment to the clients, Marina Del Ray and the importance of
a hard-work ethic.
