At JohnHart, we’ve done everything within our power to give our clients a heads up about any inventory coming to the market. We know those early days are crucial to buyers for setting a plan, just as they’re integral for sellers in building interest in their listings. We’re happy to announce that, by partnering with […]
Category: Current Real Estate
You Can Find Lake Houses for Sale Around LA – If You Know Where to Look
Featured image credit: Del Dickson Leaning into that whole “you can see the beach and snow-capped mountains in the same day” Los Angeles cliche, lake houses for sale are actually a thing here. And it can come as quite a shock to those unfamiliar with the area. In most cases, these properties can be found […]
How Shrinking Family Houses in Los Angeles Might Be Leading to Bigger Smiles
We make no secret of the fact that JohnHart’s clients overwhelmingly show interest in family houses as opposed to townhomes or condominiums. But the single-family home as we know it is going through an evolution. The all-purpose rooms of old are being replaced with intentional space. And with that efficiency comes a less-is-more approach that […]
A Tale of Two Micro-Markets? How the Topography of Encino CA Shapes Home Values
Featured image credit: Clotee Pridgen Allochuku If you’ve kept up with our Neighborhood Watch columns, you may recall our spotlight on Encino CA (not to be confused with that Encino in Texas, the one in New Mexico, or even the one in Colombia). In our blog, we discussed a lot of the hottest points for […]
The Top 25 Agents of Q1 2026
There’s no getting around it. Even in a brokerage as innovative and forward-thinking as JohnHart, there are still agents who just “show up.” But participation is not enough. To succeed in an industry as exacting and unforgiving as real estate, especially in markets as competitive as Southern California, you need consistency, determination, strategy, and execution. […]
The Reasons Behind Those Weird Additions in Old Homes for Sale Around LA
Featured image credit: Public Domain Sometimes, it’s a bedroom that just doesn’t seem to fit the flow of the rest of the house. Maybe it’s a staircase that seems to lead to nowhere in particular. It could even be a kitchen shoehorned into a space that seems like it was maybe a porch at some […]
Choosing Neighborhood Over Home is More Crucial Than Any Other Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Featured image credit: Alaiben We discuss a lot of tips for first-time homebuyers on this blog, but today we’re focusing on a single tip that’s highly relevant to Los Angeles: the neighborhood matters as much, if not more, than the home itself. This tip is further emphasized by LA’s network of interconnected micro-communities, rather than […]
Big Houses in Las Vegas Depreciate Differently – But Knowing Why Can Help You
Featured image credit: Nandaro We’ve talked about a few of Las Vegas’s most famous big houses on this blog, with Hartland Mansion, the former Lonnie Hammargren house, and, of course, Wayne Newton’s sprawling former estate, Casa de Shenandoah. These manors are glitzy and glamorous, much like the city itself. But also like the city, you […]
How to Save Up for a House in LA Without Giving Up Travel, Dining Out, or Your Social Life
How many times have you asked experts how to save up for a house, only to be met with a list of sacrifices that pretty much snuffs out every sliver of joy in your life? “If you want to buy a house, stop going to the movies, to concerts, to clubs.” Or “You’re going to […]
Heart Set on Tudor-Style Homes? Here’s What Buyers Love (and What They Can’t Stand)
We’ve discussed LA’s diversity of architectural styles at great length on this blog. But one design niche we’ve overlooked has earned a bit of a cult following in the region thanks to its rich history, distinct character, and sophisticated take on storybook charm. We’re referring to the ornate, antiquated Tudor-style homes of Los Angeles. But […]









