We know you’re taking a deep breath before plunging into holiday shopping, but we wouldn’t bring this topic up now unless the timing were critical. For Los Angeles area homeowners (and many throughout the country), late November and early December are the prime times to get your tax strategies in order. It’s all about maximizing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trust is a crucial ingredient in establishing a connection between a homebuyer and their real estate agent. And few tools can be as effective when building trust as a buyer agency agreement. By its very nature, a buyer’s agreement serves to protect the interests and efforts of agents and homebuyers alike. Yet, it’s common for […]
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. […]
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 […]
I’m a firm believer that politics has no place in our role as service providers to our community. But when political changes impact our industry, we as professionals can’t simply ignore them. This isn’t a political opinion, nor an attempt to sway political perspectives. It’s a call to do what’s needed to best serve our […]
We want to make it abundantly clear. JohnHart Real Estate is a hard “no” on California rent control measure Proposition 33. If you missed our CEO and principal broker’s powerful message on this decision, allow this blog to elaborate on why we so passionately oppose this deceptive measure. California Rent Control as It Currently Stands […]
