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What It Takes To Be Number One – The Vince Lombardi Leadership Model
Years ago I read What It Takes To Be #1, a book about Vince Lombardi written by possibly the closest person to him: his son, and while it may not be a long book it left a lasting impression on me. The book does an excellent job outlining Lombardi’s beliefs, habits, and character, but what […]
Perception Is Reality
Perception is reality. This is a very simple, fundamental, and true phrase. I believe most people don’t give this phrase enough credit. The way successes and obstacles are viewed change the dynamic of how you handle them, how they are compartmentalized and remembered, and how they contribute to building a successful or unsuccessful future. […]
Los Angeles County Real Estate Forecast for Fall 2014
“There is no present or future, only the past happening over and over again – now.” – Eugene O’Neill Ok, so that quote might be a tad dramatic, but the fact remains that we can often tell a lot about the future simply by looking at the past, the present, and the contrast between […]
Kids Never Killed Kids on Leave it to Beaver
I need your help!! I hope you are as passionate about reading this as I was about writing it. I need your help. I’d like to spread the word so please share, forward, like, post, comment, whatever. Just tell everyone. I’m a Dad and I’m freaking out.
Buying & Selling Los Angeles Property This Spring: will it be sunshine & rainbows or…
In the housing market, Spring always brings an increase in sales. As the weather warms and summer nears, potential buyers are normally very eager to find a home and lock into a school district before fall comes around – this year that’s not the case.
March Real Estate Market Inventory Report
April is here and it is time for another installment of our Los Angeles Real Estate Market Inventory Report. Each month we construct this report with the intention of providing our agents, peers, and clients, with the information they need to make clear and calculated decisions based off statistical market findings and trends.
BELIEVE TO ACHIEVE
Something that should cross everyone’s mind at one time or another is how can I be better? What can I be doing to make myself better, my career better, and thus my life better? Career aspirations and successes are such an important part of a persons sense of accomplishment. If you are constantly succeeding, you […]
Free Home Evaluations: Helping your clients understand the value of a free value report!
When investing, regardless of the investment vehicle, objectivity is key. While this may seem like a “no brainer” when looking at stocks, bonds, CD’s, etc., it is one of the most difficult things to do when referring to what is often the largest investment in an individual’s portfolio: their primary residence. All sorts of emotions […]
Housing Market Trends – January Inventory Report
As many of you are aware, at JohnHart Real Estate we believe that a house is more than just somewhere to live or something to rent out, it is an investment; and likely the single largest investment in your portfolio!