The JohnHart blog has been focusing on location lately because it’s arguably the driving factor in modern real estate development. But it’s not everything. And maybe it’s because we’re jonesing for the Los Angeles Architecture 101 blogs of yore, but we thought it might be time to remind our readers of the importance of architecture […]
Category: Industry
4 Crucial Considerations When Deciding How to Sell Your House When Tenants Are Involved
The paths of a property owner and tenant rarely diverge at the perfect time for both parties. Therefore, we’re asked time and time again about the ins and outs of selling rental properties that are still tenant-occupied. While each scenario is its own animal, we can say with certainty that, in Los Angeles, it’s perfectly […]
The Art of Staging for Beverly Hills Houses and Other Luxury Listings
There’s a delicate art form that goes into home staging. Don’t believe us? Then you’ve clearly never tried to sell houses in Beverly Hills, where staging is amplified to meet its environs. Beverly Hills houses demand more than some simple tidying up. Rather, these properties are stars of the luxury real estate circuit that do […]
Can a Modified Gross Lease Work in Residential Real Estate?
You might be a seasoned veteran of residential real estate without ever needing to untangle the nuances of a modified gross lease. And there’s a good reason for that. Modified gross leases are typically relegated to the realms of commercial real estate. But can such leases apply in a residential transaction? Short answer: yes. But […]
The Top 25 Agents of Q3 2025
What does it mean to be a community authority? If you don’t know the answer, we’ve got 25 places you can start. As we’ve discussed at great length, location-based searches and a strong digital reputation are even more important than ever with the rapid rise of AI-supported searches. The agents who made this intensely competitive […]
6 Ways That Prime Real Estate Will Evolve Over the Next 5 Years
There was a time not too long ago when prime real estate was location-based, usually determined by a structure’s proximity to businesses, schools, parks, and luxurious amenities. But these days, the “prime” indicator means different things to different people. This makes it tougher to pin down as the definition is pulled this way and that […]
Absorption Rate Analysis – September 2025: Higher Absorption Rates with Lower Drama
Just when you thought it was safe to take a break, September was a busier month than market patterns might lead you to believe. It seems that people are taking advantage of the autumn lull to list their homes with less competition. And homes aren’t exactly languishing on the market. Home sales increased by roughly […]
What Makes Premium Real Estate Agents Different from Other Professionals?
Even in these days of economic uncertainty, interest in high-end real estate, like luxury mansions, continues to grow according to numerous sources. But when it comes to serving this higher echelon of clientele, a rookie real estate agent typically won’t cut it. Premium real estate agents consistently illustrate a mastery of the luxury market. But […]
Readers’ Choice Award Recipients Gina Ammon + Donna Baker Talk About What It Takes to Be the Best REALTORS® in the San Gabriel Valley
If you’ve had the pleasure of buying or selling a property in Monrovia in the last decade, then you’re undoubtedly familiar with the powerhouse duo of Gina Ammon and Donna Baker. These two forces combine their expertise and ethics, daring to make real estate as enjoyable and worthwhile an experience as life in their cozy […]
Real Estate Agencies Have Even More Value in Today’s Evolving Housing Market
Was there ever really a time when you could simply throw a home listing on a real estate brokerage’s website and twiddle your thumbs while the property sells itself? If those legendary conditions did, in fact, exist, they’re long gone now. Today’s buyers and sellers are contending with a monster of a market characterized by […]









