Photo credit: Jeff Turner We’re not here to debate climate change. But it is our responsibility to report on real estate trends with accuracy, and if you don’t believe that the top real estate companies in the country are also paying attention, then a market as competitive as LA’s will simply pass you by. Climate […]
Seth Styles
Having spent over a decade in creative roles across a variety of industries, Seth brings with him vast experience in SEO practices, digital marketing, and all manner of professional writing with particular strength in blogging, content creation, and brand building. Gratitude, passion, and sincerity remain core tenets of his unwavering work ethic. The landscape of the industry changes daily, paralleling JohnHart’s efforts to {re}define real estate, but Seth works to maintain the company’s consistent message while offering both agents and clients a new echelon of service.
When not preserving the JohnHart essence in stirring copy, Seth puts his efforts into writing and illustrating an ongoing series entitled The Death of Romance. In addition, he adores spending quality time with his girlfriend and Romeo (his long-haired chihuahua mix), watching ‘70s and ‘80s horror movies, and reading (with a particular penchant for Victorian horror novels and authors Yukio Mishima and Bret Easton Ellis). He also occasionally records music as the vocalist and songwriter for his glam rock band, Peppermint Pumpkin.
If You’re Looking for Homes for Sale in Long Beach CA, Don’t Forget the Islands
Featured image credit: Darkest tree Is anyone surprised that the market remains hot in the LBC? Of course, when we think of homes for sale in Long Beach CA, we’re often picturing seaside condos or positively charming Bixby Knolls bungalows. But by fixating on these fractions of a larger picture, those hoping to make Long […]
From Lumberjacks to Local Legends, the Cobb Estate Has a Weird History
Featured image credit: Everyday On Tour How do a lumber magnate, the Marx Brothers, a haunted forest, and a white-knuckle auction relate? It all has to do with the property at the center of it all… but isn’t at the center of much of anything anymore. The mysterious Cobb Estate is long gone, yet its […]
North Tustin Has Made Its Unincorporated Status Its Greatest Strength
Featured image credit: Living in Irvine California Most people in the United States have at least some understanding of an incorporated municipality, because most of us live in one. These are cities with their own governments, civic planning departments, police forces, and identities (some more than others). North Tustin is not one of these municipalities. […]
The LA Luxury Home of 2026 is Already Wildly Different Than the 2021 Model
When global politics and technology accelerate, the rest of the world tends to follow, ready or not. It’s why what passed for a luxury home five years ago might just be considered expensive by today’s tastes. So what features define the luxury market in modern real estate? And which are already passé? Features That Define […]
Property Lines for Los Angeles Beaches Are More Confusing Than You Think
Who hasn’t at one point or another dreamt of lavish homes along Los Angeles beaches, the sound of the surf, the salt in the air, and your very own private stretch of shoreline? Most likely, anyone familiar with California law. Because they would recognize that this dream is nothing more than a dream. Yes, the […]
Are You Being Realistic About Homes for Sale in Corona CA?
Featured image credit: FredBren We’ll be straight about it: when buyers start to consider homes for sale in Corona CA, it’s usually because they’ve been effectively priced out of the LA housing market. And, frankly, the price difference is compelling. The median single-family home price in Corona was around $815,000 in December 2024, significantly lower […]
Country Houses Are Closer to LA Than You Think
Featured image credit: Mamata.mulay From the office towers of Downtown LA and seaside beach houses of Santa Monica to the colossal mansions of Beverly Hills and hip historic homes of the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles is a lot of things, but “country” isn’t really one of them. That’s why it could surprise you to learn […]
Could a Multi-Generational Primary Residence Become the New Norm?
That old burn about living in your parents’ basement has lost a lot of its sting in LA’s current housing market. Rather, limited inventory and challenges to affordability are giving way to a new standard of multi-generational living. With a primary residence expected to support grandparents, parents, and children, the four-bedroom nuclear family home isn’t […]
To Get the Truth About Home Listings, You Have to Look Beyond the Photos
Featured image credit: Envato We’re a long way from grainy photos of the latest home listings in the Sunday newspaper. But no matter how professional the technique, how wide the angle, how high the resolution, or how careful the staging, there are still certain elements of the immersive experience that don’t translate into a listing’s […]









