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I’ve been a real estate professional that has helped 1,000’s of customers and agents over my years. Also a loving father and husband and host Dad!

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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 💗

At Hoffman Murphy, we believe caring for our community goes far beyond real estate. It means looking out for one another and sharing information that could save lives.

Here are some important facts about breast cancer:

💕 About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

💕 When breast cancer is detected early, before it has spread, the five-year relative survival rate is over 99%. That’s not a guarantee of a cure, but early detection makes an enormous difference.

💕 Black women face a significantly higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white women, despite having a slightly lower rate of diagnosis. Access to timely screening, diagnosis and treatment matters.

💕 Mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms appear. Women should talk with their healthcare providers about when to begin screening and their individual risk factors. And don’t stop after you have menopause!

Breast cancer doesn’t always come with a noticeable lump. Pay attention to changes in your breasts and don’t delay getting them checked.

This October, encourage a friend, sister, mother, daughter or neighbor to stay current with screening.

A simple conversation could save a life.

With care from all of us at Hoffman Murphy. 💗

#BreastCancerAwareness

#EarlyDetectionSavesLives

#HoffmanMurphy

#SouthBayCommunity

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🏡 ONE HOME. ONE BUYER. ONE IMPORTANT REMINDER: REPRESENTATION MATTERS. ❤️

Behind every purchase, there’s a person, a reason, and a story.

For this buyer, the goal was to purchase an investment property in Redondo Beach for her nephew to call home.

Coming from out of the area, she had been going directly to listing agents, but something was missing: someone whose job was to look out for her interests.

That changed when she met Laura at an open house.

Laura took the time to explain what having dedicated buyer representation really means: someone to ask the right questions, protect your interests, negotiate on your behalf, and help you navigate the unexpected.

And the unexpected did come.

Just a week before closing, construction began next door.

Laura stepped in, negotiated a credit for the buyer, and helped guide the transaction through to the finish line.

Today, escrow is closed, the buyer is happy, and her nephew has moved into his new home. ❤️

A successful purchase, yes.

But more importantly, a client who had someone in her corner from beginning to end.

Because real estate isn’t just about finding the right home.

It’s about having the right people beside you while you get there.

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#redondobeachrealestate
#southbayrealestate
#BuyerRepresentation
#southbayhomes
#hoffmanmurphyteam

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THE HARDEST CONVERSATIONS ARE OFTEN THE ONES THAT MATTER MOST. ❤️

Real estate is personal.

It can involve years of memories, financial decisions, family plans, and questions about what comes next.

And sometimes, the best advice isn’t the answer someone was hoping to hear.

Sometimes it’s, don’t sell yet.
Sometimes it’s, let’s wait.
Sometimes it’s, let’s invest a little more before we go to market so you can put yourself in the best possible position.

Our job isn’t to tell you what sounds good in the moment.

It’s to tell you what we genuinely believe is best for you.

Because trust isn’t built by always saying yes.

It’s built through honest conversations, thoughtful guidance, and knowing that the person advising you is looking beyond the transaction.

That’s what being a trusted advisor means to us.

The truth builds trust. And trust is the foundation of everything we do. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#hoffmanmurphyteam #southbayrealestate #TrustedAdvisor #realestateadvice #southbayhomes

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SOME OF OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS WITH CLIENTS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH REAL ESTATE. ❤️

Our 3rd Annual Sip & Shop Client Appreciation Event was one of those nights.

Local vendors.
A little shopping.
Good food.
Wine.
And, most importantly, time spent with so many of the people who have trusted us over the years.

We love getting the chance to bring our clients together, support local businesses, catch up, laugh, and simply enjoy each other’s company.

Because the relationships we build don’t end when the keys are handed over.

They’re the reason we love what we do.

To everyone who joined us and to all of our clients who continue to trust and support the Hoffman Murphy Team thank you. We’re so grateful to be in business with you. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#hoffmanmurphyteam #clientappreciationpost #southbaycommunity #shoplocalsupportlocal #southbayrealestate

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Looking forward to supporting the Peter Zippi silent auction. I have a Zippi kitty I can’t live without!!!

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🏡 SOMETIMES YOU CAN FEEL WHEN A HOME HAS FOUND THE RIGHT NEXT STEP. ❤️

2119 Ernest Ave #2 is officially IN ESCROW.

There’s always something special about this part of the process, the moment when a home that’s been opened up, walked through, considered, and imagined in starts becoming someone’s next chapter.

This North Redondo home offered so much to love: bright living spaces, room to spread out, and the kind of flexibility that makes everyday life feel easy.

And now, it’s one step closer to welcoming its next owners.

2119 Ernest Ave #2, Redondo Beach
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms
1,835 Sq. Ft.

We’re always grateful to be part of these transitions because real estate is never just about the house.

It’s about helping people move toward what’s next. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#hoffmanmurphyteam #redondobeachrealestate #southbayrealestate #northredondo #inescrow

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THE BEST PART OF WHAT WE DO IS KNOWING OUR CLIENTS FELT SUPPORTED ALONG THE WAY. ❤️

Real estate comes with a lot of moving pieces, questions, and decisions. Our goal is always to make those moments feel a little clearer and a lot less overwhelming.

We’re so grateful to Erik for trusting Laura and the Hoffman Murphy Team and for sharing such kind words about the experience.

Laura’s thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and steady presence helped make the process feel more manageable from beginning to end, and hearing that it made a real difference means so much to all of us.

That’s what we hope every client feels when they work with our team: informed, supported, and genuinely cared for.

Thank you, Erik, for allowing Laura and the Hoffman Murphy Team to be part of your journey. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#hoffmanmurphyteam #clientlove #clientreviewsarethebest #southbayrealestate

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TODAY IS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY. ❤️

Long before there was a Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Torrance, this land was home to Indigenous peoples whose history, culture and connection to the land go back thousands of years.

Here in the South Bay, we recognize the Tongva people, whose ancestral lands include much of the Los Angeles Basin and our coastline.

Their history is not just part of our past. Their communities, traditions and contributions continue today.

At Hoffman Murphy, we talk a lot about loving where we live, protecting our environment and giving back to the community.

That also means understanding and respecting the people who cared for this land long before our cities and neighborhoods existed.

Today is an opportunity to listen, learn and honor the Indigenous peoples who have shaped California — and continue to do so.

RESPECT THE LAND. HONOR ITS HISTORY. LEARN FROM ITS PEOPLE. 🌿

Hoffman Murphy Team

Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #SouthBay #Tongva #RedondoBeach #HoffmanMurphy

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🏡 SOMETIMES HOME IS LESS ABOUT THE SQUARE FOOTAGE… AND MORE ABOUT HOW LIFE FEELS THERE. ❤️

Morning coffee outside.
A walk to the canals.
Dinner on Abbot Kinney.
And the beach always close by.

Welcome to 2328 Beach Avenue, a charming Venice cottage with the character, privacy, and indoor-outdoor lifestyle that make this neighborhood so special.

✨ JUST LISTED | $1,589,000
📍 Venice, CA
🛏 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms
🏠 1,196 Sq. Ft.
🌿 Private backyard + multiple outdoor spaces

Thoughtfully updated while keeping its coastal charm, this is the kind of home that makes everyday life feel a little more like a getaway.

OPEN HOUSE
Saturday | 2–4 PM
Sunday | 2–4 PM

If Venice has been calling your name, come take a closer look this weekend. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference, one home and one family at a time.

#hoffmanmurphyteam #venicerealestate #veniceca #westsiderealestate #justlistedforsale #californialiving

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🏡 TEN YEARS CAN TELL A MUCH BIGGER STORY THAN ONE QUARTER.

Real estate headlines tend to focus on what happened this month, this season, or this year.

But when you zoom out, Redondo Beach tells a different story.

Over the past decade, average sale prices have risen 74% for single-family homes and 57% for condos and townhomes.

And in Q3 2026, we're seeing two very different markets within the same city:

Single-family homes: $2.10M average sale price
Condos & townhomes: $1.38M average sale price

That difference matters-especially when you're deciding whether to buy, sell, move up, right-size, or simply understand what your home may be worth today.

Because market statistics are helpful.

But your home has its own story, its own location, its own condition-and its own numbers.

If you've been wondering what this market means for your next move, let's talk it through. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#hoffmanmurphyteam #redondobeachrealestate #southbayrealestate #redondobeach #southbayhomes #realestatemarketupdate

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JUST LEASED AND READY FOR SOMEONE NEW TO CALL IT HOME.

There’s always something special about helping the right home find the right people.

1608 Herrin Street offered so much to love, beautifully updated interiors, a thoughtful reverse floor plan, a private backyard, and a Golden Hills location close to the shops, restaurants, schools, and beach that make Redondo Beach living so special.

✨ JUST LEASED
📍 1608 Herrin St, Redondo Beach
🛏 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
🏠 1,888 Sq. Ft.

We’re so happy to see this home begin its next chapter with new residents settling in.

Thinking about leasing your property, or looking for your next place in the South Bay? We’d love to help make the right connection. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#redondobeachrealestate
#southbayrealestate
#beachcitiesrealestate
#southbayhomes
#hoffmanmurphyteam

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🏡 PRICE IMPROVEMENT - A LITTLE MORE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS HOME YOURS. ❤️

Sometimes a small change can make the right home feel a little more within reach.

2113 Harriman Ln #A is now offered at $1,850,000, bringing a new opportunity to this beautiful North Redondo Beach home.

With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,299 sq. ft., a 7,504 sq. ft. lot, private yard, and detached Casita/ADU, there’s room for the way life looks today and plenty of flexibility for what comes next.

✨ NOW $1,850,000
📍 2113 Harriman Ln #A, Redondo Beach
🛏 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms
🏠 2,299 Sq. Ft. | 🌿 7,504 Sq. Ft. Lot
🏡 Private Yard | Casita/ADU

The open living spaces, chef-inspired kitchen, spacious primary suite, and separate Casita make this a home with both comfort and possibility.

And for qualified buyers, an assumable loan at a 5.75% fixed rate may offer another opportunity worth exploring. Call us for details.

Sometimes the right home is the one that gives you the flexibility to live life your way. ❤️

Hoffman Murphy Team
Making a Difference in the South Bay, one home and one family at a time.

#redondobeachrealestate
#southbayrealestate
#beachcitiesrealestate
#southbayhomes
#hoffmanmurphyteam

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