Halloween in Los Angeles inspires a unique feeling. Between the industry-level artistry on full display, warmer weather than that customarily associated with the autumn, and the logistics of a busy metropolis with a serious case of urban sprawl, there’s no other nexus of time and space quite like it. But pockets of the LA community […]
Anyone who’s had the bittersweet experience of sweating through the first pumpkin spice latte of the season likely understands Halloween weather in Los Angeles. It’s a region where, like it or not, your Halloween costume is going to be sexy, because the fewer layers, the better. With August and September being the hottest months of […]
According to area real estate schools, more agents in the LA area are turning to online real estate classes for licensing than ever before. But is that necessarily a good thing? Sure, the flexibility can make it an attractive option for the aspiring agent. And the affordability adds further appeal. But do online real estate […]
The JohnHart blog has been focusing on location lately because it’s arguably the driving factor in modern real estate development. But it’s not everything. And maybe it’s because we’re jonesing for the Los Angeles Architecture 101 blogs of yore, but we thought it might be time to remind our readers of the importance of architecture […]
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 […]
There’s a delicate art form that goes into home staging. Don’t believe us? Then you’ve clearly never tried to sell houses in Beverly Hills, where staging is amplified to meet its environs. Beverly Hills houses demand more than some simple tidying up. Rather, these properties are stars of the luxury real estate circuit that do […]
Featured image credit: Seth Styles The fluttering wings of angels heralding the passing of a life into the great beyond aren’t an idea unique to Burbank, California. But you’ll find a greater depth of meaning in the symbol to longtime residents of the city. It’s not just because of Burbank’s intimate history with the aviation […]
Even in these days of economic uncertainty, interest in high-end real estate, like luxury mansions, continues to grow according to numerous sources. But when it comes to serving this higher echelon of clientele, a rookie real estate agent typically won’t cut it. Premium real estate agents consistently illustrate a mastery of the luxury market. 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 […]
Was there ever really a time when you could simply throw a home listing on a real estate brokerage’s website and twiddle your thumbs while the property sells itself? If those legendary conditions did, in fact, exist, they’re long gone now. Today’s buyers and sellers are contending with a monster of a market characterized by […]
