Having a healthy mind and body is important, especially in these trying times. The Latin phrase Mens sana in corpre sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body) is at the forefront of our approach here at JohnHart. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle is one of our top priorities as we hit the ground running in […]
Every quarter we honor the Top 25 Agents of JohnHart Real Estate, and the final quarter of 2020 was a hotly contested one, to say the least. These 25 men, women, and teams exemplified true perseverance in the face of unprecedented odds. They are largely responsible for the $456,790,627 in gross total sales that we […]
As the 2020 year comes to a close, the hope of a better year is on everyone’s minds. All things considered, the bar is low — most of us simply want 2021 to be better than 2020, in any way possible. But there is good news, as UCLA economists debuted an optimistic forecast for the […]
Anyone who has experience in real estate transactions may have seen or drafted a love letter. Written by a potential buyer to a seller, these letters are a great way for buyers to connect with sellers in an effort to get their offer chosen. Given the limited supply of homes in California, buyers will do […]
On November 3, 2020, California Proposition 19 passed with over 51% of the 15 million votes cast. Taking effect on April 1, 2021, the passage of Proposition 19 ushers in an unprecedented tax benefit for Californians aged 55 years and older. As you may recall from our earlier blog post “California Proposition 19: What You […]
Another lockdown looms in the distance but on the horizon hangs the hope that a vaccine may come first. Could this be the reason why the housing market has taken two distinct directions as of late? This and more after the commercial break. And we’re back. Today we will evaluate the housing market, but rather […]
Honoring the Top 25 Agents at JohnHart Real Estate is a time-honored tradition, and the fight to be in this coveted group was nothing short of incredible this past quarter. Each of these men, women, and special teams have proven their staying power again and again. From scoring plenty of listings and escrows to closing […]
We all know about the upcoming presidential election, but did you know about the slew of propositions on the ballot awaiting voters’ decisions? Proposition 19 is one of major importance to the real estate industry. In discussing Proposition 19, it is crucial to understand that any time real property is transferred from one party to […]
As you may remember from our previous blog regarding the Tenant Relief Act of 2020, if a tenant has missed a rent payment between March 2020 and August 2020, a landlord is required to serve a notice on the tenant. The notice requires them to pay within 15 days or submit a declaration stating they […]
On June 16, 2015, tragedy struck in Berkley California. At an apartment near the U.C. Berkeley campus, several students were congregating on a balcony when it collapsed. The accident resulted in the death of six students and injury to seven others. After an investigation, it was determined that the balcony fell because of dry rot […]
