While June’s absorption rate statistics favored surges further into the seller’s market (no shock there), we saw a bit more balance than May’s brutal surge-fest. For one, June’s most aggressive climb was nine percentage points; a far cry from the vicious 15% lunge we saw in Upland in May. Also, while we only witnessed two […]
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Cool Tips for Decorating Your Home on a Budget
There is nothing quite like switching up the vibes in your home. Decorating your home is a lot of fun but if you aren’t careful, you could end up breaking the bank. No need to worry though, if you are willing to get creative and tap into those DIY skills, you can update your home […]
The 16 JohnHart Agents Who Made the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Agents List
In market climates like this, a win seems to mean more. And that’s saying a lot when it comes to the prestigious RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals List. This year, we have the privilege to boast that 16 of our agents made the cut. In Some ways, it’s not a surprise. After all, we […]
Absorption Rate Analysis: May 2023 – Surprise! More Seller’s Favor Surges
We hope you enjoyed last month’s drops (in all but two of our neighborhoods, anyway) closer to buyer’s territory. Because a good amount of those same neighborhoods are snapping right back up like a bungee cord, rocketing us even further into the seller’s favor. Sure, there are a couple of neighborhoods still powering on with […]
Allegations of Unethical House Flippers Prompt Call for Regulations
Nonprofit media organization ProRepublica recently published a piece drawing attention to disturbing allegations against one of the biggest corporate house flippers in the industry. Their journalistic scrutiny brings to light several tales of the unethical, bordering on horror. It’s demanding a distinction between service and abuse; two completely disparate concepts with a surprisingly blurry line […]
Absorption Rate Analysis: April 2023 – Strong Enough Housing Inventory to Move Toward Buyer’s Favor
Even in absorption rate analysis, what goes up must come down. It just seems that someone forgot to tell a couple of our neighborhoods. But after a March when we watched every neighborhood we service surge deeper into the seller’s favor, the scales seem to be balancing again. All but two of our neighborhoods dropped […]
Mother’s Day 2023 Brunches in Los Angeles
Mother’s Day meals out with the family are a must for many moms across Los Angeles. Here is a hefty list of restaurants that are offering up Mother’s Day specials in the form of tasty bites. For many Los Angeles restaurants, reservation slots book up fast. So, grab your mamas and solidify your Sunday, May […]
Real Estate Marketing with Instagram
With over 2 billion active monthly users, Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms out there. Real estate marketing with Instagram has helped many agents skyrocket to success with virtually no marketing budget. With that being said, any agent looking to be triumphant in this market had better get their Instagram game on […]
Bill Proposes Kids Under 13 Will Be Banned From Social Media
Today, United States senators unveiled their plans to ban kids under the age of 13 from using social media without parental consent. They’re calling the bipartisan bill “The Protecting Kids on Social Media Act” or “Kids’ Online Safety Act.” If passed, it would: Overview of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act Platforms included within […]
Fractional Ownership Stands to Change the Luxury Real Estate Market. Is That a Good Thing?
While some people are struggling to get housing loans for their first homes, a somewhat new business model is taking some strain out of the price on a second home. That’s great news for those in the luxury home market. Yet, neighbors of these definitely-not-a-timeshare properties aren’t quite as thrilled. It’s called fractional ownership. And […]