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Bryn Stroyke (left) and Robb Stroyke (right) smiling on a balcony in front of their Stroyke Properties sign, introducing the article about their business.

Bryn Stroyke & Robb Stroyke of Stroyke Properties

Robb and Bryn Stroyke were born to be in the real estate business. The brothers and partners in Stroyke Properties—the boutique real estate firm in Manhattan Beach specializing in South Bay beach properties—were, at least initially, educated at their parents’ knees.

Portrait of Chris Adlam, a realtor with Vista Sotheby's International Realty, smiling with a scenic South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula cityscape in the background.

Chris Adlam of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

South Bay native Chris Adlam has specialized in residential home sales since 1987. Today, as one of the top realtors for Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, he’s the go-to guy when it comes to the South Bay—and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in particular—real estate scene.

A Rolling Hills Sportsman’s Paradise

The hilltop estate in Rolling Hills was the perfect spot for their growing family of three, purchased the property in 2007, then, with the aid of architect Criss C. Gunderson, spent a year changing it completely.

Kathy Entessar Tackles a California Ranch Remodel

Veteran designer Kathy Entessar tackles a ranch house in need of a refresh. The result of her year-long overhaul is a contemporary property that retains the best of its roots while being amply ready for its 21st-century close-up.

Maureen Megowan of RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty

She has a passion for history and a background in fashion. Meet Maureen Megowan, a fifth-generation Californian whose mission is to put the South Bay on the radar of local and international buyers.

Kristen Novoa of Sotheby’s International Realty

Kristen Novoa, the Central Coast native and Sotheby’s International Realty agent, took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to talk with South Bay DIGS about gadgets, numbers and how a background in psychology translates into working with home buyers and sellers.

Lauren Forbes and John Corrales of Coldwell Banker

John Corrales and Lauren Forbes, a high-performing duo from Coldwell Banker, credits their dynamic team as part of the formula for their success. While they can’t reveal the other ingredients, they recently chatted with South Bay Digs about their work and why they feel especially fortunate.