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 […]
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California Homeowners Associations Face Violation Fine Caps Under Recent Law
Homeowners associations across California continue adjusting to caps imposed on HOA fines in the wake of Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130). Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2025, and taking immediate effect, AB 130 places a $100 cap on HOA fines – although it’s important to note that this is on […]
Absorption Rate Analysis – August 2025: Where to Begin Your Off-Season Home Hunt
The summer selling season was winding down in August as kids returned to school and the summer cranked its heat in earnest (a Southern California specialty). That being said, there were no records broken in August like there were in July. But, depending on your neighborhood of interest, there’s still plenty to get excited about […]
Don’t Miss the California Balcony Inspection Law (SB326) Deadline – Are You Ready?
In sun-kissed California, where the weather always seems to smile upon us, few residential features offer quite the same sense of leisure as a balcony. We can survey the scene from on high, refreshment of choice in hand, communing with the natural world just feet from our coziest comforts. But in just a few short […]
Palm Springs Homeowners Shaken by Drastic Ground Lease Increases
Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the nature of ground lease arrangements, suggesting they can be tailored to meet the financial situations of the lessee. While this may be true in some circumstances, this is not the case for the residents of Saddlerock Estates, and we did not intend to draw that parallel. […]
Absorption Rate Analysis – July 2025: A Predictable Month Serves Up Our Lowest Absorption Rate High Yet
July was a bit more predictable than June in the Greater Los Angeles housing market. For one, we sold even more homes, indicative of the summer surge we experience every year at this time as families take advantage of the break from school. The drops and surges were also more modest in July; no double-digit […]
Readers’ Favorite REALTOR® of San Gabriel Valley, Kelli Dunaway, Talks 28 Years of Client Appreciation
In early June this year, JohnHart REALTOR® Kelli Dunaway was likely experiencing a much-appreciated case of déjà vu. It’s then she received a notification from the San Gabriel Valley News that she (for the second time) had been voted a Favorite REALTOR® of the San Gabriel Valley. People from around the region sent in their […]
Believe It Or Not, You Can Find Richard Neutra Houses for Rent Los Angeles Architecture Buffs Would Love to Call Home
Featured image credit: Sansculotte When it comes to houses for rent Los Angeles architecture buffs would adore, the supply can be pretty tight. That’s not to say we lack architectural wonders. Few other American cities can give you Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows across the street from a historically significant Craftsman home neighboring a modern brutalist […]
The Top 25 Agents of Q2 2025
Making it onto the list for the JohnHart Top 25 Agents of the Quarter shows that an agent truly understands their market, their clients, and their community. And while the numbers speak for themselves, they don’t tell the full story. How could they fully explain the strong connections these agents have undoubtedly built in their […]
Trigger Leads in Danger as Bill Advances, Promising More Security to Mortgage Application Process
Think mortgage application can feel a bit like the wild west? Well, the long arm of the law might be stretching a bit further in the coming months. A new bill designed to combat trigger leads just passed the House and is expected to pass in the Senate as well. While there’s still some road […]









