Hobbs Group Real Estate

Hobbs Group Real Estate Serving SoCal, Specializing in Coastal Homes
Consistent Results and Service Excellence
$1B+ in Sales,1200+ Units Sold
480+ 5⭐️Reviews
DRE 01929235

Combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for real estate and marketing, Brandon Hobbs leverages his acute business sense and expertise for his clients. Whether he’s helping first-time buyers or those with more nuanced goals, Brandon is equally comfortable in any scenario, commanding every transaction with calm confidence. Brandon has led his team with meticulous tact and trusted profe

ssionalism, empowering them to soar to the top of the charts. In addition to selling over 850 homes and earning more than 300 five-star reviews in the process, Brandon’s team was ranked No. 51 in all of California in 2020 by RealTrends, as they had grossed $115 million in sales volume. Born and raised in Orange County, California, Brandon attended Arizona State University. His father, a prominent developer, professor, and businessman, inspired Brandon to adopt the same panoramic vision for his own future. Steeped in that mindset, Brandon came to dominate the real estate industry from multiple angles and, emboldened by a clear vision, has consistently guided his colleagues and clients toward success. Brandon held management positions at numerous Southern California real estate firms and was responsible for the sales and marketing of various new-home communities. He shifted gears to work in management for Zillow before becoming president and partner of an Irvine-based properties company that integrated domestic and international real estate services. During this time, Brandon founded and eventually sold a software company, RealContact, to BoomTown, a real estate marketing technology company. He also co-founded Orange County-based marketing agency Brown & Hobbs, successfully executing high-profile marketing and public relations campaigns for local and national brands. It’s with this broad experience that he leads Reason Real Estate today. Brandon’s passion for service extends to his community, where he actively participates in several youth development and mission programs and supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Brandon also serves on the board of directors for the Century American Regional Center, an international investment group that focuses on marketing, brand development, and real estate.

One question comes up more than almost any other when families start looking in Newport Beach. Which neighborhood is act...
08/10/2026

One question comes up more than almost any other when families start looking in Newport Beach. Which neighborhood is actually the best for raising kids?

The honest answer is that it depends on what your family values most. And Newport Beach gives you more genuine options than most people realize before they start looking.

I put together a full breakdown on the blog covering the neighborhoods that consistently rise to the top for families. The Port Streets and their unmatched community feel. Corona del Mar and its rare walkability. Eastbluff for families who want more space for the dollar. Dover Shores for waterfront access with a residential character. And Newport Coast for the families who want top tier schools, gated safety, and trail access that most of Southern California simply cannot offer.

Each neighborhood has something it gives up for what it delivers and the blog covers all of it honestly, schools, parks, price points, and the tradeoffs most agents will not tell you about upfront.

If Newport Beach is where your family is headed, this is the guide to read before you start touring. Link in bio.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

If you have ever driven up Newport Coast Drive and felt like you were entering a different world entirely, that feeling ...
07/22/2026

If you have ever driven up Newport Coast Drive and felt like you were entering a different world entirely, that feeling is not an accident.

Newport Coast is one of the most misunderstood luxury markets in all of Southern California. Buyers come in thinking it is a neighborhood. It is actually 52 gated and guard-gated communities, each with its own price range, view corridor, HOA structure, and lifestyle. Getting that wrong before you buy is an expensive mistake.

I wrote a full breakdown covering everything. Crystal Cove. Pelican Crest. Pelican Hill. What the market actually looks like right now with a median list price sitting at $17.2M. What HOA complexity really means and why most buyers do not ask the right questions until they are already in escrow. Why ocean views in Newport Coast are not all created equal. And the honest pros and cons that most agents will not tell you.

If Newport Coast is on your radar, this is the guide you need before you start touring.

Link in bio.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

Newport Beach real estate at this price point usually comes with a catch. This one does not.10 Ima Loa Court sits in the...
07/10/2026

Newport Beach real estate at this price point usually comes with a catch. This one does not.

10 Ima Loa Court sits in the heart of Newport Crest, one of the most underrated coastal communities in all of Newport Beach, and it delivers in ways that properties twice the price sometimes forget to. Ocean views from the kitchen window before your coffee is even done. Multiple private decks that make the California outdoors feel like an extension of your living room. A garage bathroom that was clearly designed by someone who actually surfs.

The home itself is quietly exceptional. Marble countertops, rich wood floors, a fireplace, a wet bar, and a primary suite with a soaking tub that turns an ordinary evening into something worth looking forward to. The Newport Crest community adds a pool, spa, and tennis courts. The sand, the bike paths, and the restaurants of West Newport add the rest.

Two bedrooms. Three baths. 1,170 square feet. Walking distance to the ocean. And an address in Newport Beach that most people assume costs far more than this.

Listed at $1,450,000.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

Quiet street. Private driveway. And a home that delivers the moment you walk through the door.1603 Sea Horse Circle sits...
07/02/2026

Quiet street. Private driveway. And a home that delivers the moment you walk through the door.

1603 Sea Horse Circle sits tucked away in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable neighborhoods, and every inch of it was designed with intention. Vaulted ceilings and wide plank floors set the tone. A custom fireplace anchors the living room. The kitchen, dressed in navy cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a farmhouse sink, is the kind of space that makes you want to stay in for dinner every night.

Upstairs the primary suite feels like a world of its own. Vaulted ceilings, a striking accent wall, and light that fills the room in a way that is hard to put into words until you are standing in it.

Step outside and the private backyard does the rest. String lights, multiple seating areas, and Southern California evenings that were made for exactly this.

Four bedrooms. Three baths. 2,315 square feet. Minutes from top rated schools, local dining, and the beaches of Newport.

1603 Sea Horse Circle, Costa Mesa. Listed at $2,399,000.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

Thinking about selling your home in Newport Beach?One of the most common questions we hear from sellers is, “What actual...
06/24/2026

Thinking about selling your home in Newport Beach?

One of the most common questions we hear from sellers is, “What actually happens after I decide to list?” The truth is that a successful sale starts long before your home hits the market.

From preparing your property and pricing it strategically to navigating showings, negotiations, inspections, and closing day, understanding the selling process can help you move forward with confidence. That’s why we created a step-by-step guide outlining the Newport Beach seller timeline from listing to close.

Whether you’re planning to sell this year or simply exploring your options, this blog breaks down what to expect at every stage of the journey.

Click the link in bio to read the full blog.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

This is what natural light and thoughtful design look like when they share the same room.Every bedroom at 19239 Tideline...
06/23/2026

This is what natural light and thoughtful design look like when they share the same room.

Every bedroom at 19239 Tideline was designed with the same intention as the rest of the home. Clean lines, warm finishes, plantation shutters that frame the California sky, and a sense of calm that is hard to manufacture and impossible to ignore.

Four bedrooms. A spacious loft. A Huntington Beach address 1.5 miles from the sand. Built in 2022 and showing like it was finished yesterday.

This is coastal living without the compromise.

Listed at $1,349,900.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

06/23/2026

Some addresses do not need much of an introduction. 3403 Seashore Drive is one of them.

Oceanfront Newport Beach, steps from the sand. The kind of home where the ocean is not a view, it is a soundtrack. Where morning coffee tastes different and evenings feel like they were made for this exact spot on the coastline.

This is what coastal living looks like when there is nothing left to compromise on.

Closed at $13,300,000. Represented the buyers on this one and it was an honor to find them something this extraordinary.

If this is the life you are working toward, let’s talk.

Brandon Hobbs | 714.765.9880
DRE #01929235 | Arbor Real Estate

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2431 West Coast Highway, Suite 204
Newport Beach, CA
92663

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