The episode opens with a premise the realtors repeat throughout: California has a reputation for being impossible, but the reputation is bigger than the numbers. And the first city that comes up is Redondo Beach, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.

One city, two markets

The realtor covering the region describes Redondo as a city that reads as two halves:

• North — known for its concentration of townhomes. As she explains on the episode, this is where you "buy more house for less money": more square footage for the same price, in exchange for a shared wall and, generally, an HOA fee.
• South — closer to the beach and, because of that, more expensive. It's the same logic that holds in any coastal city in the world, and here it's no different.

The ranges cited in the recording, as of April 2026: the median for single-family homes sits around $1.5 million, and can go well above that depending on the area; ocean-view condos run up to around $2 million; and — the number that makes listeners pause — two-bedroom condos around $550,000 a bit further inland, in an area with well-rated schools.

"I didn't know 550 could buy you something out there." — a participant's reaction on the episode

Market prices change fast. The figures above reflect the realtor's read during the recording and should be verified as of your search date.

Townhome, condo or house: what actually changes

• Single-family home: your own lot, your own maintenance, no HOA fee in most cases — and the highest price per square foot in the city.
• Townhome: an attached multi-story unit, usually with its own garage and a small yard, with an HOA fee covering common areas.
• Condo: a unit inside a building, with a fee that typically covers building insurance, landscaping and exterior maintenance.

For someone entering the market, the entry-price gap between a $550,000 condo and a $1.5 million house is what decides whether the purchase happens this year or ten years from now.

No $700,000? There's still South Bay

Later in the episode, asked about buyers who want to stay in the region on a smaller budget, the realtor mentions Carson: a college town, farther from the beach — and it's exactly that distance from the ocean that explains the price. She cites three-bedroom houses starting around $700,000 and four-bedroom houses around $900,000, in good condition and a good area.

It's a pattern that runs through the whole episode: moving a bit away from the most sought-after spot changes the price range without taking you out of the region.

What you get living there

The last part of the conversation about the city is about lifestyle. Redondo Pier, with its unusual shape, is described as one of the best spots in the region for sunset, with restaurants, bars and the marina right next door — people stand-up paddleboarding, sea lions and dolphins are part of the everyday scenery.

Nearby, the realtors mention Palos Verdes, with cliffside views and well-known whale-watching spots, and Torrance Beach, where local surfers keep a reputation for being tough on outsiders — the so-called localism common at traditional California breaks.

Before closing in Redondo

• Confirm the school district for the address — within the South Bay, neighboring cities are served by different districts.
• Read the HOA fee and what it covers, especially for townhomes and condos near the water, where façade maintenance is a costly item.
• Ask about insurance: proximity to the ocean affects cost and coverage.
• Visit at different times — late-afternoon traffic and weekend crowds on the waterfront change the neighborhood's feel.

Sources and verification

• City of Redondo Beach — municipal information about the city and its waterfront.
• California Department of Education — school districts serving Redondo Beach, Carson and neighboring South Bay cities.
• Price ranges for Redondo Beach and Carson, the north/south split and lifestyle notes: South Bay realtor's assessment on the episode (April 2026).
• Transcript of episode 7 of the Cadê Moradia podcast.

Watch this part of the episode:

Redondo Beach: prices, north side and south side (approximate excerpt) — starting at 0:36 · CADÊ BRAZIL