Kevin Megowan &
Maureen Megowan

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• Go-To Butcher: South Shores Meat Shop

Megowan Realty Group is a full-service real estate team and mother-son partnership. Kevin Megowan and Maureen Megowan specialize in luxury estate properties, handling each detail of the transaction from architectural staging to complex contract negotiations and market analysis. Maureen started her real estate career alongside her late husband, Bruce, in 2004. Kevin has been involved in the business from the beginning and has been officially licensed since he was in college. They joined Estate Properties when it first began and formed Megowan Realty Group in 2015.

What sets you apart from other agents and teamS in the South Bay?

We’re not just selling homes; we’re essentially the local historians of Palos Verdes. Long before mega-portals like Zillow even existed, we built our website, MegowanRealty.com, from the ground up. Over the decades, we wrote hundreds of pages of content about the South Bay, which has consistently kept us at the top of local search results. That immense library of local knowledge actually evolved into a published book, Historic Tales from Palos Verdes and The South Bay, which Maureen and Bruce co-authored. That deep, encyclopedic knowledge of this area can’t be replicated.

Tell us about a deal that required an unexpected, creative solution.

When we were tasked with selling “The Cottage”—the original 1916 Portuguese Bend home of Palos Verdes founder Frank Vanderlip—we knew its incredible historical pedigree would draw attention, but its need for significant updating was a major hurdle for traditional buyers. Because we are known for our deep local historical knowledge, the sellers trusted us to find a creative path forward. Ultimately, the unexpected solution was sourcing a visionary builder who recognized the property’s legacy and was willing to meticulously update the 3,800-square-foot estate while preserving its century-old charm.

In this competitive market, how do you help your clients stand out beyond price?

We bring a unique left-brain/right-brain approach to every listing. Maureen is a former clothing designer, so she has a phenomenal eye for architectural staging and presenting a home to evoke an emotional response from buyers. Kevin pairs that aesthetic sensibility with a strong analytical edge, drawing on his background in IT project management and a degree in real estate economics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Together we ensure the pricing strategy and contract negotiations are just as flawless as the home’s visual presentation.

Tell us about your team.

We’ve merged Maureen’s decades of coastal luxury market expertise with Kevin’s modern, data-driven approach. But our team’s roots go even deeper. We carry forward the professional legacy of our husband/father, Bruce Megowan, who brought over 30 years of commercial asset management experience (including serving as president of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Los Angeles) to our family’s foundation. We truly view our clients as an extension of that family.

How are you involved in the community?

Our family’s dedication to Palos Verdes goes far beyond the housing market. Years ago, Maureen and Bruce helped lead the grassroots effort to establish the Rancho Caninos Dog Park, which is a legacy we are incredibly proud of. We actively work to preserve and share the unique stories of the Peninsula with both long-time residents and newcomers.

What built the foundation of your real estate group?

Our foundation was built on two pillars: strong personal relationships and being digital pioneers in the real estate space. Decades ago, we recognized the power of the internet and built our website into a massive resource for local information. That early digital footprint generated incredible referral business and gave us a rock-solid foundation that we still build upon today.

What do people assume about you because you’re in real estate that isn’t true?

People often assume we are “all business, all the time” and that our lives revolve entirely around market trends. But we have a lot of creative passions outside of real estate! For instance, Kevin is an avid cook and guitar player. In fact, his musical background actually led to a solo vocal performance at Carnegie Hall with the Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble. We bring that same creative energy into everything we do.

Photographed by Shane O’Donnell