Featured image credit: Konrad Summers We try not to think about it unless we need to, but earthquakes are an occasional part of life in Los Angeles. Most of the time, they’re not much to really worry about. But as the 1994 Northridge earthquake illustrated, adequate preparation is still crucial. And that’s why seismic retrofitting, […]
Featured image credit: Rafajs77 When searching for the house of the future, homes for sale in Downey CA are probably not high on your list. In fact, the city of Downey likely isn’t even on your radar. Yet, Downey’s past is very firmly rooted in the future. You might notice hints of it in the […]
Featured image credit: Alfred Twu In Southern California’s competitive market, a home is rarely just a home. It’s an elevator to wealth generation. Therefore, when someone purchases a suburban house in the Los Angeles area, it’s beneficial to consider how it can produce income, even while remaining a primary residence. Two of the most popular […]
At JohnHart, we’ve done everything within our power to give our clients a heads up about any inventory coming to the market. We know those early days are crucial to buyers for setting a plan, just as they’re integral for sellers in building interest in their listings. We’re happy to announce that, by partnering with […]
Featured image credit: Del Dickson Leaning into that whole “you can see the beach and snow-capped mountains in the same day” Los Angeles cliche, lake houses for sale are actually a thing here. And it can come as quite a shock to those unfamiliar with the area. In most cases, these properties can be found […]
We make no secret of the fact that JohnHart’s clients overwhelmingly show interest in family houses as opposed to townhomes or condominiums. But the single-family home as we know it is going through an evolution. The all-purpose rooms of old are being replaced with intentional space. And with that efficiency comes a less-is-more approach that […]
Featured image credit: Clotee Pridgen Allochuku If you’ve kept up with our Neighborhood Watch columns, you may recall our spotlight on Encino CA (not to be confused with that Encino in Texas, the one in New Mexico, or even the one in Colombia). In our blog, we discussed a lot of the hottest points for […]
There’s no getting around it. Even in a brokerage as innovative and forward-thinking as JohnHart, there are still agents who just “show up.” But participation is not enough. To succeed in an industry as exacting and unforgiving as real estate, especially in markets as competitive as Southern California, you need consistency, determination, strategy, and execution. […]
Featured image credit: Public Domain Sometimes, it’s a bedroom that just doesn’t seem to fit the flow of the rest of the house. Maybe it’s a staircase that seems to lead to nowhere in particular. It could even be a kitchen shoehorned into a space that seems like it was maybe a porch at some […]
Featured image credit: Alaiben We discuss a lot of tips for first-time homebuyers on this blog, but today we’re focusing on a single tip that’s highly relevant to Los Angeles: the neighborhood matters as much, if not more, than the home itself. This tip is further emphasized by LA’s network of interconnected micro-communities, rather than […]
