La Jolla has been home since 1969 — shaping a lifelong understanding of the community and the homes that define it. My father, Dr. Bert Buffington, was a respected local dentist who continued practicing here until the age of 87. When asked when he would retire, he would smile and say, “I retired when I moved to La Jolla.” That perspective left a lasting impression — this is not simply a market, but a place people feel deeply connected to.