Hustle isn’t just a term we use to motivate ourselves or describe our work ethic. Its not just a verb, or noun, or adjective that we use casually use in our everyday conversations. It’s a belief. Hustle is how every JohnHart staff member, agent, and broker wakes up, works, and goes to bed. Hustle is […]
If you’re $85 million home didn’t sell the first time, what is your next step?… To raise the price by $3 million of course! That’s exactly what Max Azria, founder of BCBG Max Azria Group, did when his massive LA home expired on the market after 527 days. Why tack $3 million onto the already high […]
Selling a home during the holidays sounds stressful, and for homeowners who love to entertain and go all-out with decorations, it could end up being a total buzzkill. But those willing to make their home sellable year-round stand to gain a competitive edge with fewer properties on the market and the most serious buyers out […]
Yes! Grab your popcorn and wine spritzer, the Black Friday Olympics have begun! We all know the holiday deals cause inevitable chaos, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of some these great home gadgets! Check out my Top 5 faves! 1. Notti Smart Light by Witti Elegant Mood Light that uses high powered, […]
Is it time to buy? Rental prices in LA rose for the seventh month in a row in August, according to a new report from Apartment List. The increase wasn’t a major one—just .5 percent—but it follows a steady upward climb that’s brought the citywide median price to $1,350 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,740 for a […]
Recently we took a look at where in the LA area home prices are rising and falling the most; but what about condos? Are these units following similar patterns? Well, the MLS recently released a map tracking such sales around LA (though the Valley and South Bay are sadly not included). It compares the median price of condos sold […]
We all love gawking at homes we will one day be able to afford…ahem. So here’s a list of the 9 most beautiful NEW homes in the world. These marvelous residences feature unparalleled architecture, astounding creativity, and most importantly, originality. Let me know your favorite… 1. In a narrow alley in Tokyo, Japan, the House […]
Happy Spring! It’s that time of year again, spring has sprung, flowers are blooming like crazy and people are in full spring cleaning mode. As the renewal period of nature kicks in, more and more people are ready to make changes in their lives as well. For many, spring cleaning means making some moves as […]
Now that you’ve utilized the great tax breaks your home has provided, what are you doing with your tax refund? Are you going to splurge on the expensive sunglasses, shoes or bag you’ve been eyeing or will you reinvest it into your home and increase future resale value? I know I know, you REALLY want […]
We’re almost at the mid-year mark and we’ve already seen the impact of the Fed’s second, of a predicted four, rate hikes of 2017. The new rate brings on a wave of changes including the baseline used to calculate interest rates for credit cards and home loans. For the past 10 years, we’ve seen our […]
