"Really amazing to do business with them. My broker was Bob Walatka, the most understanding and clear person I have ever met. He really pushed things along with great efficiency and was very trustworthy. Feels like someone who is on your side and pushing you to do your homework at the same time. All these guys are great."
"Laura, Sue and the rest of the Hoffman Murphy team did an amazing job guiding our family through the process of selling our mom’s home. The level of professionalism, expertise and efficiency was handled so smoothly, it made the experience less stressful and allowed my siblings and I to focus on mom’s needs during a difficult transition in family. We are very grateful for…
"Thank you so much to Patricia and the rest of the Hoffman Murphy team for being an excellent resource in finding, sending an offer, and purchasing my first home! The process was overall very straightforward, and involved a lot less stress than I initially anticipated because of how well-explained and easy everything was with the support of Hoffman Murphy. I can honestly sa…
"Patricia and the Hoffman Murphy Team did an excellent job of finding just the right people to rent my house in Hermosa Beach. I would, and have, recommend them to anyone in need of a Real Estate Agent ."
"Great experience working with Hoffman Murphy. The whole team was super helpful and was a huge help guiding me through the homebuying process. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
"I wanted to express my deepest appreciation to the Hoffman team, Marie, Laura and Dawn. A+ job, providing a full renovation to our property, substantially increasing our final sale price above expectation. The team was gracious, professional, efficient and could not have been better.
Thank you!
James Coulter"
"I bought my house with Marie Hoffman's help over 30 years ago. Since then, she's continued to work with me - helping me rent my home, advising me on renovation plans to maximize value, even consulting on landscape design! Hoffman Murphy is truly a full service group, and their support doesn't end at closing!"
"Living 3.000 miles away from the property I was investing in was not an easy thing to do. Until I met Bob Walaka and his team. I could not have done it without Bob. He went above and beyond to make my dream come true."
"Valerie, Jessica and the team at Hoffman Murphy are so great to work with. They made our home buying process so smooth. I would without hesitation recommend their business to anyone who is in the market to buy or sell property."
"Incredible team, very helpful people, and surprisingly delicious pumpkin pies. Highly recommend working with this team if you’re considering investing into a future home."
"Really amazing to do business with them. My broker was Bob Walatka, the most understanding and clear person I have ever met. He really pushed things along with great efficiency and was very trustworthy. Feels like someone who is on your side and pushing you to do your homework at the same time. All these guys are great."
"I can't say enough about Hoffman Murphy and the amazing experience my sister and I just had getting our mom's house ready, on the market and SOLD! Marie Hoffman and Laura Grabner were just the best - they listened and had great ideas to get us going. Once we agreed on a plan, Laura and her team just ran with it. She had excellent partners who all did what they said the…
"Everything about my experience with Melissa Pilon at Hoffman Murphy was exceptional. She oversaw getting my home ready for leasing since I now live out of town. She stayed in frequent touch with me to make sure everything was done just the way I wanted it. Most importantly, she gave me great advice about what to do (and what not to do) to get a great tenant at a great rent…
"If I could give Melissa Pilon a hundred stars, I would. Her passion for matching people with the home of their dreams is so heartwarming and inspiring. She's an amazing listener. She got to know me (and my wishlist!) well and helped me find a magical little spot to call my own. But finding, I realize, is the easy part in California! The next step is beating out all of the …
"We would give 100 STARS for this amazing real estate team! Patient, professional, passionate, knowledgable, dedicated, kind, considerate... there aren't enough adjectives to describe just how incredible this team is from start to finish. Our checklist for a new house (aka: our "Unicorn") was over a mile long and we also had to go through the daunting process of selling our…
"Valerie and the whole Hoffman Murphy team were great to work with. Not only did they help us find the perfect home, but they also found us great renters for our previous property. Professional, friendly, and great service!!"
"We worked with Melissa Pilon at Hoffman Murphy and we highly recommend her. She is enthusiastic, professional, fun to be with, and was absolutely dedicated to getting us the house we wanted. She worked morning, noon, and night for us, and was incredibly responsive to any emails or calls. We eventually found ourselves in a bidding war with 25 other offers on the table, and …
"While this Thanksgiving holiday may be different from other years, it may well be the most memorable. As we’re starting to unpack and getting ready for the holidays, we couldn’t believe we are here @ our dream home... our biggest thanks and kudos go to the Hoffman Murphy team! We had a tough start with selling our townhome in Redondo Beach, and we knew we need to go with…
"Hoffman Murphy represented us to both sell a home and buy a home. They have immense local knowledge and provided the best advice for successfully selling our home. They are the most responsive and expert realtors we have known. On top of that they are extremely community minded and maintain great relationships long after the deals are done."
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"Valerie, Jessica and the team at Hoffman Murphy are so great to work with. They made our home buying process so smooth. I would without hesitation recommend their business to anyone who is in the market to buy or sell property."
"I found the perfect South Bay property for me. It was represented by Hoffman Murphy. I needed to sell my house in order to get my dream property in the Hollywood Riviera. My home needed lots of work to get top dollar. I contacted Marie and she was able to get my home sold and represent me and the seller. This type of transaction can be extremely tricky for both sides…
"Talk about a client-centered approach to real estate! Bob and Laura are an amazing team, bringing years of experience, integrity, and unique insights to the home selling process. They helped my wife and me sell our house by first carefully listening to our needs, followed by recommendations which resulted in a quick sale at the price we told them we wanted. They clearly c…
"Susan and her team were amazing to work with. They gave us great advice and provided a network of support to help prep our home for listing and then helped sell our home as planned for the amount we needed."
"This team is a wonderful group of people who were very helpful and encouraging while we were buying our first home! Matt was our realtor and we couldn't have asked for better! He was friendly and fun, and answered all of our millions of questions without complaint. We switched to this company after a few months with a different company that we weren't connecting with, and …
"Sue Murphy helped us find our first home in Manhattan Beach when our twins were infants and we didn't know what we were doing. When it was time she helped us sell that home, from staging negotiating and she got us got the price we had hoped for. That was over thirty years ago. Recently she helped us find perfect home for my wife and I in Redondo Beach and everything wo…
"The Hoffman Murphy Team was invaluable in helping us secure a home that we have been coveting for several years while renting in the South Bay. Our realtor, Laura, jumped into action the moment the house hit the market and did not stop until the house was ours. She calmly managed all of the common home buying fears and anxieties that came up for us along the way, and utili…
"Laura was my agent. I found them as they had recently sold another unit in my building. At first, because of their distance from me I was a little hesitant, they are in Hermosa Beach, and I am in the Valley, but after talking to Laura and Matt, I was confident they will do a great a great job. My condo was sold pretty quickley, and everyone I came in contact with, both dir…
"Strong team: Caring, knowledgeable, resourceful, effective, and result- driven. They know the real- estate market in the South Bay well and effective prepare the properties they represent in ways that drive buyers to want the property they are selling. I was originally working with other realtors but found myself gravitating toward properties they represented. All my bids…
"As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated the guidance and patience the HF Team had with us as we learned how the entire process worked. That was many years ago and we still love our home.
We've referred a few friends to them who also had a good experience working with the team.
They are a generous and kind team and we've enjoyed staying in touch with them over the years…
"Everything is 100% authentic she is very helpful and answers any questions about online trading I just made my 5th withdrawal after investing$1000 which after a week and some days I got $13,400. am still shocked at how real it is because this is my 5th
withdrawal with Mrs. EVELYN JOSHUA'S company. she guards you on how you can handle your trading account and help you get …
"My family and I had the pleasure of working with Valerie Alexander from Hoffman Murphy in finding our new home. Valerie was AWESOME. She was helpful, informative, patient, and honest. All qualities that make her fantastic at her job. I couldn't have been more pleased with how she represented us during our home buying process. Looking forward to working with her again.…
"If you are looking for a realtor in the South Bay and surrounding areas, look no further! Hoffman Murphy, and specifically my agent Val Alexander was unbelievably responsive and attentive. She showed me an off market listing and after my offer was accepted, she worked tirelessly with my lender, escrow agent, etc. to help us close in just 3 weeks!!! Even thought this wasn't…
"The best realtors out there! We bought our house four years ago and are still in love with it. Hoffman Murphy holds so many events for their clients and really make you feel like you are a member of the community. Their knowledge of the southbay is unsurpassed!"
"We worked with Melissa Pilon at Hoffman Murphy and am so thankful for the experience and support provided by Melissa and her team. Melissa worked so hard and diligently to get us our dream home in an incredibly competitive market! It is so apparent how much Melissa loves what she does and the compassion and personal care she has for her job and her clients. We couldn’t be …
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📊 South Bay Market Shift
Rates are around 5.98% — and inventory is rising.
Here’s the difference:
2018–2022 avg 30-yr rate: 3.98%
2023–2025 avg: 6.71%
That shift changes behavior.
✔ Buyers have options again
✔ Negotiation is back
✔ Homes must be priced strategically
✔ Overpriced listings are sitting
This isn’t…
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It’s almost here… our 2026 Hoffman Murphy Sign Day!
Each year, we place Hoffman Murphy signs in Redondo residents’ yards — and for every single sign, we donate $25 to the Redondo Beach Education Foundation. With our combined contributions to local schools and non profits we have donated over$300,000.
This year, our …
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✨ Brand New Listing in North Redondo!
Welcome to 2105 Mathews Ave #11 — a spacious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome offering over 1,900 square feet of flexible living space in the heart of North Redondo Beach.
🏡 Bright, open living area perfect for entertaining
🛏️ 3 bedrooms
🛁 3.5 bathrooms
🎯 Bonus room — ideal for a hom…
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🗂️ Hoffman Murphy Shred Day 📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center – Parking Lot
🗓 March 7th. Sign up at HoffmanMurphy.com/events
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Time to safely clear out those old files and protect yourself from identity theft!
Bring your:
✔ Old tax returns
✔ Bank statements
✔ Medical paperwork
✔ Confidential d…
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Just Listed in South Redondo Beach - Beachside Charm & Endless Potential
A 1920s bungalow held by the same family for generations… now ready for its next owner.
• 3 Bedrooms + Office
• Remodeled kitchen with stone countertops and skylights
• Original wood floors
• Large grassy backyard
• Detached garage with ADU …
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JUST SOLD - Harbor City, CA!
23515 Normandie Ave is officially off the market!
We would like to wish a huge congratulations to our amazing clients on their smooth move from Switzerland to the South Bay.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s make your move seamless.
Phone: 310-939-9393
Website: hoffmanmurphy.com
#…
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What are you doing Sunday? Look at all the museums 🏢that are FREE this Sunday 2/22
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🌈🪁 Redondo Beach Festival of the Kite 🪁🌊
Sunday, March 8 • 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Redondo Beach Pier – 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Spring is calling! Join us for one of Southern California’s longest-running kite festivals as colorful kites fill the sky at the 52nd Annual Festival of the Kite — a FREE, f…
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🏡✨ Thinking about remodeling? Read this first.
Join us February 19 at the Redondo Beach Public Library for a free seminar where we’ll share:
🔨 Current home remodeling trends
💰 Improvements that actually add value
🚫 Projects you may want to avoid
📊 What 35+ years of South Bay real estate experience has taught us
Befo…
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Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨
Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across many Asian cultures including China, Vietnam, and Korea. It’s a time for honoring ancestors, gathering with family, sharing special meals, and welcoming good fortune…
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🌱 FREE California Natives Lecture — Saturday 2/14/26 🌱
Local expert Mike Garcia, owner of Enviroscape, a local landscape company of over 35 years, will be speaking about California native plants — and everyone who attends receives a native plant! 🌿✨
Hosted at C & S Garden Center, a third-generation, family-owned Sout…
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🌊 South Redondo Beach Lifestyle — Walkable, Coastal, Connected 🌊
Morning walks along the Esplanade. Sunset bike rides by the ocean. Coffee and brunch in Riviera Village. Dinner out without ever needing the freeway. Award-winning Redondo Beach schools. Ocean air every day.
This is the South Redondo rhythm — and it’s w…
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📊 South Bay Market Shift
Rates are around 5.98% — and inventory is rising.
Here’s the difference:
2018–2022 avg 30-yr rate: 3.98%
2023–2025 avg: 6.71%
That shift changes behavior.
✔ Buyers have options again
✔ Negotiation is back
✔ Homes must be priced strategically
✔ Overpriced listings are sitting
This isn’t a crash.
It’s normalization.
And in a normalization market, strategy matters.
After 35+ years and 3,000+ homes sold in the South Bay, we don’t sugarcoat.
We’ll tell you if it’s the right time.
We’ll tell you if it’s not.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan, Torrance, El Segundo, or PV…
📲 310-939-9393
🌊 HoffmanMurphy.com
Experience matters most when the market shifts.
#HoffmanMurphy #SouthBayRealEstate #MarketUpdate #RedondoBeach #TorranceRealEstate #ManhattanBeach #HermosaBeach #PalosVerdes
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It’s almost here… our 2026 Hoffman Murphy Sign Day!
Each year, we place Hoffman Murphy signs in Redondo residents’ yards — and for every single sign, we donate $25 to the Redondo Beach Education Foundation. With our combined contributions to local schools and non profits we have donated over$300,000.
This year, our goal is BIG:
✨ $10,000 for our local schools. ✨
That means classroom grants.
That means enrichment programs.
That means direct support for Redondo students and teachers and other cities where we sell homes.
For 35+ years, our business has been rooted in community. Sign Day isn’t about real estate — it’s about investing in the next generation and showing what local businesses can do when we come together.
Watch for our signs in your neighborhood. That’s making a difference for the kids and the teachers!!
We fill the neighborhoods with signs — and fill our classrooms with opportunity. ❤️
#HoffmanMurphy #SignDay2026 #RedondoBeach #RBEF #SouthBayCommunity #GiveBack #RedondoSchools #CommunityDriven
Thank you for this amazing partnership and for all you do for our RBUSD students. Let's continue to make a difference together every year ❤️
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✨ Brand New Listing in North Redondo!
Welcome to 2105 Mathews Ave #11 — a spacious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome offering over 1,900 square feet of flexible living space in the heart of North Redondo Beach.
🏡 Bright, open living area perfect for entertaining
🛏️ 3 bedrooms
🛁 3.5 bathrooms
🎯 Bonus room — ideal for a home office, gym, playroom, or guest space
🚗 Attached two-car garage with direct access
The layout offers great separation of space, making it comfortable for everyday living and hosting guests. The bonus room adds valuable flexibility — something buyers are always looking for for.
🌊 The North Redondo Lifestyle
Living in North Redondo Beach means enjoying a central South Bay location with a true neighborhood feel.
☀️ Minutes to Manhattan & Hermosa Beach
🚴 Easy access to the Strand and coastal bike path
🛍️ Close to shops, restaurants & coffee spots
🌳 Nearby parks and highly regarded schools
🚗 Convenient commuter access
You’re close to the beach — without being in the middle of the beach traffic. It’s practical coastal living at its best.
📲 Call or text 310-939-9393 for details or to schedule a private showing.
North Redondo. Smart space. Coastal convenience. 🌴 open house 1-4 both Saturday and Sunday.
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🗂️ Hoffman Murphy Shred Day 📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center – Parking Lot
🗓 March 7th. Sign up at HoffmanMurphy.com/events
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Time to safely clear out those old files and protect yourself from identity theft!
Bring your:
✔ Old tax returns
✔ Bank statements
✔ Medical paperwork
✔ Confidential documents
🔒 Professional shredding truck on-site for secure, on-the-spot destruction.
🌼 Special Bonus! The South Bay Parkland Conservancy will be providing California native seed packets to everyone who brings documents to shred — because protecting your identity and supporting local habitat can go hand in hand.
We love hosting events that serve our community in more ways than one. Come shred, say hello, and take home something beautiful to plant. ♻️🌿
👉 Full details at: HoffmanMurphy.com/events
#HoffmanMurphy #ShredDay #RedondoBeach #SouthBayEvents #CommunityFirst #SouthBayParklandConservancy #CaliforniaNatives #ShopLocal #SouthBayLiving #ProtectYourIdentity #EcoFriendly #nativeplants
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Just Listed in South Redondo Beach - Beachside Charm & Endless Potential
A 1920s bungalow held by the same family for generations… now ready for its next owner.
• 3 Bedrooms + Office
• Remodeled kitchen with stone countertops and skylights
• Original wood floors
• Large grassy backyard
• Detached garage with ADU potential
Just blocks from the beach and the iconic Redondo Beach Pier.
This is classic coastal charm with endless opportunity.
For more details, or a private showing.
Contact us:
Email: Info @hoffmanmurphy.com
Phone: (310).939.9393
Website: hoffmanmurphy.com
Don’t miss this South Redondo gem.
#hoffmanmurphyrealestate #redondobeach #realestateinvestment #instagram
hoffmanmurphyrealestate
JUST SOLD - Harbor City, CA!
23515 Normandie Ave is officially off the market!
We would like to wish a huge congratulations to our amazing clients on their smooth move from Switzerland to the South Bay.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s make your move seamless.
Phone: 310-939-9393
Website: hoffmanmurphy.com
#losangeles #fyp #hoffmanmurphyrealestate #realestate #invest
hoffmanmurphyrealestate
What are you doing Sunday? Look at all the museums 🏢that are FREE this Sunday 2/22
hoffmanmurphyrealestate
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🌈🪁 Redondo Beach Festival of the Kite 🪁🌊
Sunday, March 8 • 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Redondo Beach Pier – 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Spring is calling! Join us for one of Southern California’s longest-running kite festivals as colorful kites fill the sky at the 52nd Annual Festival of the Kite — a FREE, family-friendly celebration on the beach! 
✨ What to Expect:
🎶 Live music and DJ vibes
🪁 Kite flying & contests (bring your own or grab one there!)
🎨 Face painting & fun activities for kids
💃 Dance performances & Taekwondo demos
🎁 Prizes & sponsor giveaways
🌭 Classic beach fun by the pier
Whether you’re a kite pro or just looking for a perfect spring day by the ocean, this event’s for you — fun for all ages! 
Save the date, invite your friends & family, and let’s fly high together! 🪁📅
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🏡✨ Thinking about remodeling? Read this first.
Join us February 19 at the Redondo Beach Public Library for a free seminar where we’ll share:
🔨 Current home remodeling trends
💰 Improvements that actually add value
🚫 Projects you may want to avoid
📊 What 35+ years of South Bay real estate experience has taught us
Before you start knocking down walls or choosing finishes… come hear what we’re seeing in today’s market.
It’s free.
Food will be provided.
Smart decisions encouraged. 😉
Reserve your spot at 👉 hoffmanmurphy.com/events
Or call/text us and we’ll sign you up personally.
#HoffmanMurphy #SouthBayRealEstate #RedondoBeach #HomeRemodel #RealEstateAdvice #investsmart
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Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨
Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across many Asian cultures including China, Vietnam, and Korea. It’s a time for honoring ancestors, gathering with family, sharing special meals, and welcoming good fortune for the year ahead.
In the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Fire Horse represents passion, energy, independence, and bold forward movement. 🔥🐎
The Horse symbolizes strength, freedom, and determination. When paired with the Fire element, it amplifies confidence, leadership, charisma, and action. Fire Horse years are often associated with big shifts, courage, and powerful momentum — a time to take initiative and move fearlessly toward your goals.
Wishing everyone a year filled with vitality, prosperity, and inspired new beginnings. #lunarnewyear2026
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🌱 FREE California Natives Lecture — Saturday 2/14/26 🌱
Local expert Mike Garcia, owner of Enviroscape, a local landscape company of over 35 years, will be speaking about California native plants — and everyone who attends receives a native plant! 🌿✨
Hosted at C & S Garden Center, a third-generation, family-owned South Bay gem that has been serving our community for decades. This is one of those places that makes you want to plant something the minute you walk in.
From indoor plants to roses to a beautiful selection of California natives, they truly have everything you need. And the curated collection of pots? So good.
Parking is easy. The knowledge is deep. And it might just become your new favorite local spot.
📍 355 E. Marine Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
Support local. Plant native. Watch the pollinators arrive. 🐝🦋
#SouthBayLiving #ShopLocalSouthBay #CaliforniaNatives #Lawndale #gardenlife
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🌊 South Redondo Beach Lifestyle — Walkable, Coastal, Connected 🌊
Morning walks along the Esplanade. Sunset bike rides by the ocean. Coffee and brunch in Riviera Village. Dinner out without ever needing the freeway. Award-winning Redondo Beach schools. Ocean air every day.
This is the South Redondo rhythm — and it’s why homes here are so sought after.
🏡 221 S Guadalupe Ave | South Redondo Beach
A rare opportunity to live west of PCH in one of the most desirable coastal neighborhoods in the South Bay — close to beaches, parks, boutique shopping, and dining.
✨ Now with a $75,000 price reduction ✨
A meaningful shift — and real opportunity in a location where lifestyle protects value.
If you’ve been waiting for South Redondo… this might be it.
📍 Open House Saturday | 1–4 PM
DM us for details or to schedule a private showing.
@hoffmanmurphyrealestate
#SouthRedondo #RedondoBeachLiving #CoastalLiving #WestOfPCH #RivieraVillage #PriceReduction #hoffmanmurphyrealestate