If you see a home in Los Angeles that you absolutely must own, you’re likely not alone in that thought. The LA housing market is intensely competitive. It’s why making an offer on a home without competition is exceedingly rare. And that competition increases as you hunt through the most coveted neighborhoods and the most […]
Palm Springs is primarily recognized as a Mid-Century mecca immersed in the Colorado Desert, an architecturally significant sanctuary where people can feel free to be themselves in all their glory. But to shine this brightly means health, from the physical to the emotional, needs to be a priority. It’s why a trend has been steadily […]
Featured image credit: Frantik You may never notice it, but it’s there – the strong military presence just beneath the sun-soaked surfaces of Ventura County, many of whom are competing for Camarillo homes for sale. While there is no base in Camarillo, the tranquil Ventura County community is nestled between an array of California’s military […]
Whether or not you’ve sold a home before, you likely believe that the objective is to get as many eyes on your listing as possible. So, what’s the benefit of a private MLS listing? Yes, that’s a thing. At JohnHart, we often refer to these as “off-market listings,” and, as a single broker firm, we […]
When prospective buyers of luxury mansions in Los Angeles tell you they love everything about a property, there’s a good chance they mean it literally. LA has a longstanding history of selling its massive manses, manors, and estates fully furnished. It’s a distinction that tends to catch buyers from other markets off guard. But it […]
With so many luxury properties around the city, and land in Los Angeles going for a premium, we regularly see homes sell for tens of thousands, possibly even millions, over the listing price. Demand for LA property has dramatically risen across several coveted neighborhoods. Therefore, it’s understandable that sellers would assume a high sales price […]
Featured image credit: Mickey Løgitmark Even discounting the significant emotional challenge, it’s hard being an empty nester. One day, you’re making sure growing children have enough privacy, enough security, and a fenced-in yard to get out their energy. Then suddenly, you’re looking for a smaller home that prioritizes your comfort and your convenience. The rapid […]
Despite the reports of a great California exodus, we haven’t seen demand slip in the Greater Los Angeles area’s real estate market. And this is doubly true in neighborhoods like Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood, where high demand is practically a community fixture. This ever-present demand is why more realty companies are turning […]
Featured image credit: Homeispv All cities require a great deal of forethought and planning. Yet, more often than not, these plans develop, and a few decades later, the city grows a character of its own, independent of its designers’ intentions. A rare outlier can be found along the Pacific coast, pristinely poised upon the breathtaking […]
Originally published on April 25, 2023 Several weeks ago, some of you received an email from your JohnHart agent about a promising new housing loans initiative. Dubbed the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan, it sought to level the playing field for disadvantaged Californians with aspirations of homeownership. Yet, less than two weeks later, […]
