We’ve already hit some serious heat this year and the summer’s not even begun! Does this mean it’s going to be a hot summer? If you’re in Palm Springs, the answer’s always a resounding “yes.” When the most sweltering of seasons arrives, Palm Springs all but becomes a ghost town. But locals and the odd […]
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iBuying Brings Modern Speed and Convenience to Home Sales
Some are calling it the future of real estate. Others say it’s just the latest trend, albeit one deserving of serious attention. It’s called iBuying and it’s likely to become a household term over the next decade. Among other benefits, it’s the quickest way to sell a home. But how can you tell whether iBuying […]
Las Vegas Home Spotlight: Grab Your Iodine Pills, We’re Going to the Underground House
Located less than three miles from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, but with no traces of its glitter or glamor, stands 3970 Spencer Street. You could easily drive past it without giving it a second glance. But even if you took a long, hard look, you’d only see an unassuming, slightly dilapidated townhouse. Yet, as […]
3 Weird Las Vegas Tourist Attractions Even the Locals Will Like
Not all Las Vegas tourist attractions are created equal. How many times have you been hooked into some overpriced tourist trap? If you’re just visiting, you can at least drown the disappointment in your hotel’s luxury pool or casino. But what about the locals? Where are the attractions in Las Vegas that deliver enough value […]
Are Desalination Plants the Solution We Need to Fight Drought in California?
It’s no secret that there is a drought in California and much of the Southwest U.S. But what some residents may not realize is the actual severity of it. A study published in Nature Climate Change cites the arid conditions gripping California and other western states as the driest 22-year stretch in 1,200 years. And […]
Palm Springs Activities You Can Even Do with the Kids
Ever feel like there’s not much to do in Palm Springs other than lounging, eating, and drinking? Even if that were true, many of us wouldn’t be complaining. But if you’re looking for some family-friendly Palm Springs activities, you’ll find some gems. Good, clean fun is never far in this city that boasts so much […]
LA Home Spotlight: Majesty, Mystery and Murder at the Sowden House
Los Angeles is like an architectural exquisite corpse game, where a Victorian Queen Anne can stand proudly beside a kitschy Craftsman facing a rustic Mission Revival home across the street. There’s little rhyme or reason other than a seemingly ever-present row of towering palm trees tying everything together. Unsurprisingly, Los Angeles boasts some of the […]
How to Blend in with the Las Vegas Locals on Your First Sin City Trip
Las Vegas is one of the most intoxicating U.S. cities to visit. But with JohnHart offices in the Las Vegas area, we’re in the business of helping those who see Vegas as more than a tourist spot. Sure, it’s a city with a thriving hospitality industry, to say the least. But at the end of […]
How the LAX Connector Station Moves Los Angeles Public Transportation in the Right Direction
It seemed like it was never going to happen but it’s officially begun. The Los Angeles Metro has finally begun construction on a transit hub to connect the city’s train system to Los Angeles International Airport. Déjà vu? You’re not alone. You may recall last June’s groundbreaking ceremony. But good things take time; especially in […]
Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip Are the Place to Be For Formula One in 2023
For the first time since 1982, Formula One is returning to Las Vegas. This is big news, whether you’re a motorsports fan or simply a Las Vegas resident. Though the race won’t take place until 2023, rooms in the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip are expected to go quickly at exorbitant rates. That’s because […]