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Landscaped backyard patio with palm trees, lounge chairs, paver paths, and a shade canopy.
A Desert Getaway with Income Potential: Why This Coachella Home Is Worth a Look

Ben Duman  |  October 26, 2026

From weekend escapes to short-term rental opportunities, 84139 Monza Lane offers an appealing combination of Desert living, outdoor entertaining, and investment potent… Read more

Halloween Week in the South Bay: trick-or-treating, dog costumes, and local events.
Halloween Week in the South Bay: Trick-or-Treating, Dog Costumes & Local Events

October 26, 2026

From the Manhattan Beach walkstreets to Hermosa Beach's Howl-O-Ween celebration and Halloween festivities in Redondo Beach, here's where to celebrate October 29–31, 20… Read more

Community swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and mountain views.
Your Guide to Desert Living: Finding Your Place in the Coachella Valley

Molly Hobin Williams  |  October 16, 2026

From country club living and seasonal retreats to full-time residences, discover the communities, lifestyle, and real estate opportunities that make the Desert such a … Read more

Modern cream townhouse with dark-railed balconies, landscaped slope, and a quiet street.
From Investment Purchase to $15K+ in Monthly Rental Income in Manhattan Beach

October 14, 2026

How The Hobin Company helped our clients turn an off-market Manhattan Beach property into an income-producing coastal investment.

Golf practice green with sand bunkers, palm trees, and mountains beyond.
Selling a Home in a Desert Golf Community: What Homeowners Should Know

Ben Duman  |  October 14, 2026

From Palm Desert and Indian Wells to La Quinta, selling a home within one of the Desert’s private golf and country club communities requires a strategy that goes beyon… Read more

Peach stucco home with a tiled pool and furnished patio beneath palm trees.
Make Your Move to Marrakesh Country Club, Just in Time for the Fun Season Ahead!

Molly Hobin Williams  |  September 30, 2026

Explore four luxury homes for sale in Marrakesh Country Club, one of Palm Desert’s premier gated golf communities and a favorite for Desert second-home living.

October in the South Bay: fall events, Halloween fun and things to do.
October in the South Bay: Fall Events, Halloween Fun & Things to Do

Jillian Kreiner  |  September 28, 2026

From the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair and pumpkin races to Halloween markets and a sunset half marathon, here’s what’s happening around the South Bay this October.

September in the South Bay: events, beach days and things to do.
September in the South Bay: Events, Beach Days & Things to Do

September 3, 2026

From Fiesta Hermosa and beach volleyball to outdoor concerts and the last golden evenings of summer, here’s what’s happening around the South Bay this September.

Home and landscaped backyard at dusk, with a paved path, string-lit patio, and balcony.
Just Sold: A Family Home Changes Hands on Rosecrans Ave

August 19, 2026

How one Manhattan Beach family's years of memories became the foundation for another family's next chapter

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